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Congratulations bigmike! After I got mine a couple of years ago, I can advise you to stock up on lots of WD-40, merthiolate and bandages! That ought to be a fun project. It’s rewarding to resurrect something like that and return it to its former glory. Best of luck with it and keep us posted.
Jon
I called this outfit and they say they have both gallons and pails of the latest-suffix PRF-6083 in stock:
http://www.westernamspec.com/products/hydraulic-petroleum-based-fluid/mil-prf-6083/28885
Their phone is 310-397-9896
email is sales@westernas.com
I hope this helps!
Jon
The socket is 8-sided, 3-1/4" on one end, 3-7/8" on the other. I couldn't find an original or one deep enough either so I just bent up a strap, welded a nut to it and bolted it through the sides of the socket. I drilled the socket at both ends. If you do this you’ll need a carbide drill - these...
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