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If I were planning to ever mount this again, I would definitely consider truck bed camper jacks. One bed camper I recently looked at was pushing 3000lbs, so I bet you could find jacks with enough capacity. About 1000lbs each. You'd need to come up with a mounting scheme, but then it would be...
We're going to use the box as a kitchen on the homestead, since it's insulated it'll do well for water storage in winter too. It's built tough enough that it should hold up decent against the black bear around here, the windows even have mesh on them already too.
As for a different bed, I have a...
First, I'm writing to y'all with all 10 fingers, nobody got squashed!
I don't have much room (much less level surface) back in our woods. I parked Percival in the most level place I could find, then welded hooks on two 8" I beams. I hooked these onto the rear bumper/guards and planned to use...
Wow, this is a pleasant surprise... This is about 7 minutes from my folks place. If there's room I'll bring my deuce by, if not I'll ride my bike and look at everyone else's rig. See y'all in October!
It looks like NAPA kit UP 1926 is the right bore; I don't know if it will be the same length spring however.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UP_1926?impressionRank=1
I'm going to order one of these and compare it to stock. This might result in leftover parts, but if you just want the original...
Well, I don't know if I can be considered a "military truck buff", I've only been keeping my eyes peeled for a decent condition deuce for about 10 years. I also am not sure what criteria go into "needing" a military truck.
-If it's a question of purist restoration vs modification, I'm always...
I value the opinion, but bear in mind that I'm saving money by switching to the hydromax system. I need to do a complete overhaul of the airpack and master cylinder, very likely needing to replace the master.
C'mon fellas, humor me :) I'm not trying to start a war, just documenting my swap for...
Hi G744, I agree with you. I could do a complete overhaul from pedal to wheel cylinders and a regular PM cycle, then I would be comfortable with the stock brakes. The problem I have is parts availability, price and failsafe. We live in a VERY rough area and will regularly be pushing this truck...
Hi all,
I've been doing some digging and some great information is available on the site for prior conversions. A gentleman had done a hydromax conversion in the past from a unit pulled from an International S1700 IIRC, but he tied both circuits together and fed the original single brake line...
They do have a measuring tape in this picture, although it's not perfect it looks to me like maybe 5".
https://www.easternsurplus.net/Documents/Pictures/cropped-2530-01-388-4240%20Air%20Assist%20Power%20Steering%20Upgrade%20Kit%20for%202%20and%20half%20ton%20trucks%20NOS%20(2).JPG
Although I can't find the air assist bore diameter, I can do some sanity checks.
Things known:
-Proposed hydraulic cylinder is 2" bore, 1.25" rod.
-Proposed hydraulic pressure should be approximately 1500psi.
-Peak air pressure in my deuce seems to be 90psi.
With those givens, I have a peak...
I agree completely, I'm just trying to run some numbers.
(Air PSI)*(Air cylinder in^2)=linear force pounds
Which would be a great starting point for the same calculation with a hydraulic ram.
7bdiver used a double-ended hydraulic ram with a 3" bore, granted the rod takes away from that surface...
Just to preserve the information, I found the following while looking at tractor parts:
http://www.straightlinesteering.com/Control%20Valves,%20Cylinder%20and%20Steering%20Cylinders.htm
From what I can tell, these drag link servo valves are mostly intended for aftermarket PS installations on...
I've still been keeping my eyes peeled for a multifuel PS pump that's a bit more budget friendly, may still end up with a belt driven pump.
Does anyone know what the cylinder bore is on the air assist kits? I'm trying to figure up if a 2" hydraulic bore would be sufficient. 3" bore does seem a...
Thanks ldmack3. Yeebus, by the time you get the adapter mount and gear, that bad boy makes the Eastern Surplus one look cheap.
I'm considering a pump from a Chevy C60 or other midsize dump truck. Gear drive would mean one less belt to keep up, but I can get the C60 pump local for <$100. I'd...
Other than Eastern Surplus, anyone have good leads on where a guy might come across a good condition 5 ton PS pump?
https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDetails/2172/COM-5336-5-Ton-Multifuel-Power-Steering-Pump