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I didn't have a filter wrench big enough for the lube oil filter so I used my belt. Worked great.
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
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I started regreasing the wheel bearings on my1967 M52A2 it has been just over 10 years for this wheel and at the time this wheel cylinder was new I took the cylinder apart a cleaned it in soapy water and honed the cylinder on the truck and let it dry then put it back together .
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I had one more wheel bearing to do on the back and finally made a step to help get in and out of the cab they
are milk crates with a lid made from some screen put inside some window channel from an M211 the step is 13x13 and are bolted to the step
are milk crates with a lid made from some screen put inside some window channel from an M211 the step is 13x13 and are bolted to the step
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May have figured out my RPM issue.
First a recap, after an oil change the shutoff solenoid started acting up then I couldn't get the truck over 1000 RPM...how any of this is related is anybody's guess...the diesel Gods are restless.
First I tore apart the fuel system, replaced the filter and the housing, addressing some casting issues I had patched up in the old one, but no joy on the RPM issue. Then I rebuilt the shutoff valve making it a full manual, again no solution finally I addressed the Pressure Time Filter in the pump itself. I tried every tool I could find to get that thing out even built a dam around the plug with 90 minute gasket goo and soaked it in Superzilla penetrating oil for a week. Was about to ask your learned opinions on this august forum when I realized I hadn't tried my gardening tools yet. Go figure a hand held Mattock did the trick. The filter appear to be clogged with sludge, fortunately I don't see any metal on the magnet. Have a new filter on order from Mike's, will keep you informed.
First a recap, after an oil change the shutoff solenoid started acting up then I couldn't get the truck over 1000 RPM...how any of this is related is anybody's guess...the diesel Gods are restless.
First I tore apart the fuel system, replaced the filter and the housing, addressing some casting issues I had patched up in the old one, but no joy on the RPM issue. Then I rebuilt the shutoff valve making it a full manual, again no solution finally I addressed the Pressure Time Filter in the pump itself. I tried every tool I could find to get that thing out even built a dam around the plug with 90 minute gasket goo and soaked it in Superzilla penetrating oil for a week. Was about to ask your learned opinions on this august forum when I realized I hadn't tried my gardening tools yet. Go figure a hand held Mattock did the trick. The filter appear to be clogged with sludge, fortunately I don't see any metal on the magnet. Have a new filter on order from Mike's, will keep you informed.
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I got the truck all tucked in for a cozy winter hibernation in a heated shop. It's the first time ever that it has been indoors and I'm afraid it may get spoiled 
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While it’s hanging out here, i think I'll finally do the battery box mods like @Brutacus did a while back.
. While it’s hanging out here, i think I'll finally do the battery box mods like @Brutacus did a while back.