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Looks like I'm going to have to do my Vulcan mind meld on the governor and use my Jedi mind tricks to get the governor to do my bidding. I think I understand the difference between a hard and soft pedal and how that effects how the tranny shifts. I don't see the early shifting to be a problem...

The breather vents look like an alternative for on road use. I kind of doubt I'll be running the truck in deep water but you never know what curve ball life might through my way. Understanding what I'll looking at helps a lot. I already ordered the correct replacement hoses. Got to thinking...

In the past I used citric acid from the canning goods section of the hardware store to clean up old yard sale cast iron pans. I never thought of using vinegar. I think vinegar would be more economical. Thanks.

Also I drilled out the bolts for the dimmer switch. Rusted solid. When I put things back together they get stainless bolts, nuts and grease or never seize.

Y am I so Upset?.....Y am I so UPSET? the sock puppet asks......Because I bought 21,600 lbs of rolling rust and now I have to deal with it. I did it to myself. But it was such a good deal. :roll: Oh did I mention having to track down air leaks......I think I left that out of my tail of woe.

Yep Yep, a place to start. I didn't have a clue where to begin. Thank you.

I might be days before I can get to messing with it. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

Thank you for the replies. I have driven it about a hundred miles so far, all on road but my 10 day temp expires today and I have other things I have to do today. Tops out at 60 mph according to the gps. Speedometer/odometer not working. Hour meter works. The brakes, power steering, tires...

Hello. I'm new to 5 tons and the forum. I never drove one until after I bought it. a couple weeks ago. So I'm trying to fix all those neglected things and am puzzled by something that was done to the truck long ago judging by the weathering. (1983 AM General M923) The air return lines...