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On my truck the drive shafts were bad. I have also discovered that the engine mounts are torn. I have replacement parts but have not installed them yet.

So after more internet research it looks like there are vibration measurement apps for android and iphone. There are also handheld meters for doing this. I've contacted the maker of this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vibratesoftware.jacobkelly.nvh to verify they can do hub...

well that saves me buying a special tool to take care of that. Thanks!

Wow. That's really clever. Then how do you get the caps back in for re-install.

Could you describe that procedure? I can imagine using a clamp to squeeze the ujoints together. Do you crib the jack up high enough to push from below?

yeah agreed. I need to find the root cause.

Possible good long term solutions. 1. bigger bolt so less slop 2. use a nord lock washer to avoid vibrating the fastener appart 3. use a castle nut or safety wire 4. modify/replace L bracket with 2 ears or a stop so it rests under compression 5. figure out why the engine is shaking so much and...

On mine it's the generator ear then a L bracket. Bolt goes straight through to a lock nut. I'll get a photo next time.

So did another 100 mile trip in the truck and lost the same bolt. M8 1.25 x 40. I'm had a spare and put it in when I got home. I'm going to go measure the hole because I think the bolt is actually not big enough (slop in the hole). Has anyone else find a bigger bolt that fits?

Just discovered there was a driveline update. If you look on your data plate there should be a giant D stamped in if it was done. I was told they changed the drive shafts and steering components.

That's sound advice. The next trick is figuring out what the common bolts/nuts are on the vehicle so I know what to order.

I haven't been to an Ace in years. I would have never thought of looking there. Thanks. I'll pop in. I'd like to get some of the basic 6mm bolts that appear all over the engine for spares so I can swap the rusty old ones out as time permits.

Found the replacement bolts at home depot. $1.29 each. Install went easy. I think something bigger than a m8 would fit in the alternator but I'm sure it will work. Found the original nut all rusted face sitting on the frame. It was not a lock nut. New nut is a crimp style lock nut. Tightened...

you can hear in this video that the engine gets really clacky when they hold the exhaust valves open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnm0bGeGpts

ok found a 3116 running. Mine is nowhere near this quiet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3_sCQ3B-o

More thinking on the issue. I have seen a video of someone adjusting the upper engine. I don't recall if it was injector or valve lash. He held something down and the engine got very very noisy. After adjustment the engine ran smoother. He did this for every cylinder and at the end the engine...

I'm totally new to trucks with air brakes. I believe the main drum brakes are the emergency brakes. If air is cut they lock automatically. Can anyone who actually understands the brakes chime in?

Looking at the diagram it looks like the water pump mates to the block using a round o-ring and has 2 hoses coming out of it that also use o-rings. I was assuming the pump mated using a flat gasket like on a gas car.

Ok looks like more parts number searching and order a spare set of gaskets so when I have time I can tear it down, sandblast, paint and reassemble.

If I took mine off for painting. Would the seals be re-usable?