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  1. Floridianson

    Trouble-shooting the Protective Control Box in a 5-ton

    Was thinking about the moisture that get inside the PCB. The ones I have split apart have had poor sealing jobs that allow moisture to get in but not out. What if the had holes like one on the bottom and one or two on the sides. Use WD40 to keep the inside coted and let the air circulate through...
  2. Floridianson

    King Pin and Spindle Bushings

    Now you can see why I am selling everything as I have lost my mind. Hope I don't forget which one is the brake peddle. Yep it was a plate thing then the flat cap cap or steering arm.
  3. Floridianson

    King Pin and Spindle Bushings

    No blind end. The bushing I remember is installed into the caps.
  4. Floridianson

    King Pin and Spindle Bushings

    Seems like when the bushing is installed in the cap there would be a blind end and only 1/14 inch deep. Don't think a brake hone would work well here. Right tool for the right job is the answer.
  5. Floridianson

    King Pin and Spindle Bushings

    Yep don't forget about them spindle bushings. Lot of people install the spindle and don't add any grease to the inside.
  6. Floridianson

    MV of the Month April 2018 Nominations

    Dang 80 k members and we have trouble getting some truck pics. Just to help fill out this month. My 1972 M816.
  7. Floridianson

    MV of the Month April 2018 Nominations

    Yep lets just stop here and Gama Goat wins.
  8. Floridianson

    Convert M817 PTO to air actuated?

    I have five 817 parts trucks. Maybe the linkage would be faster and cheaper.
  9. Floridianson

    Convert M817 PTO to air actuated?

    Does not the linkage behind the seat also control the PTO, up, down and hold for the hoist. Seems like it would be easer / cheaper to replace what you need. I did have a 817 with cable Chelsea PTO control and pump but the seat linkage was still hooked up to control the hoist. They made some kind...
  10. Floridianson

    Making oil!

    12" think I need my rod to grow so I need sand and a vacuum got it. Already have the small seed.
  11. Floridianson

    Making oil!

    Make sure you check every day after you use the truck for oil dilution. The boost pump still might be a problem.
  12. Floridianson

    FMTV Cab Cot

    Good idea but for me Hilton always has a room set aside.
  13. Floridianson

    Making oil!

    Yes.
  14. Floridianson

    Making oil!

    Yea that is the overflow from the front side of the Head and the return fuel line to tank. The bypass only opens if there is a over pressure in the system.
  15. Floridianson

    Making oil!

    The secondary fuel filter has a T fitting and bypass valve in it and opens at 70 psi. It also has a line coming from the Head and a line going back to the tank. The final fuel filter has one line coming off goes to the Head if that is what you a talking about.
  16. Floridianson

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    sandcobra164/Joseph. Did you put a gage on and check rail pressures. I can bring my gage/hose with fittings to Ga. rally this year and we can check it if not. Just need to have the ball drilled out first. Glad you got it running good.
  17. Floridianson

    Has anyone tried to fit this pump in?

    Is there any way the chemicals in stuff like Opti-lube /Diesel Clean could harm are old hoses? I add lots of that to my tank.
  18. Floridianson

    Has anyone tried to fit this pump in?

    This should be a forum but sometimes seems like kindergarten. Seems like someone has taken my job of kicking the bees nest. If you want to talk about post/thanked do the math. Rusty 6996 post thanked 2095. Nemesis post 65 thanked 38 which is a higher percentage per post. Rustystud has added a...
  19. Floridianson

    Denton NC Spring Rally 25-29 April 2018

    Any word yet?
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