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Will all these parts interchange between engines? I picked up some piston and liners from a newer model, and there is some slight differences to them, as in the rings have a different spacing, the rods have bolts instead of nuts, and the liners have a longer shoulder at the bottom. Before I get...
Doing the valves in my M818 and I have run into some conflicting information. My Cummins shop manual says 30 degrees on valve and seats, while the TM says 30 degrees on seats, 45 on exhaust valve face, and 30 on intake, which sounds like a miss print to me. Anybody know the correct answer? I...
O K- Well, now I've got some issues. Pulled the top end off after trying to lever open some valves, and some were stuck. 3 cylinders have rust and corrosion in them. No coolant that I can tell. Contaminated fuel, or just humidity in the air and sitting? Any thoughts, or has anyone had this issue...
My 818 has sat for a few years. I decided it was time to fire her up, but engine won't turn over. I believe I have fluid lock. If I understand the TM's, there is a decompression plug for each cylinder? Has anyone here experienced this before? The oil is overfull and smells of diesel. Not sure...
As you know, I'm doing a complete brake job on my wrecker, and will be posting a How To as soon as I'm done. Meanwhile, I now have a problem and need some input/ advice. I've completed the rears on one side, and have moved on to the front. After honning the cylinder, I went for the kit, and...
I'm getting ready to start my project, on the Wrecker. I'll do a step by step with pictures on the task at hand, starting with all my goodies from NAPA and Memphis Equipment I just received. Real pretty when new :p
I tried to add these to the cross reference on the old site, but it wouldn't let me. My wheel cylinder kits and carb kit came in today. Maybe one of the mods can put this in the right place for us, For future reference.
Front 1 3/4" kits NAPA # 57
Rear 2" kits NAPA # 1974
Carb kit for 6602...
I have a friend who has a 43' GMC 6X6 in pretty decent shape. After helping me on some of my toys, he's grown an interest to repair/ restore his truck. Any idea where to find doors/sheetmetal for the CCKW ?? Thanks :grd:
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