Just little things now I think....

[travistodd1]

A big thank you to everyone who helped me get my 817 on the road. I sent the original fuel pump off and had it rebuilt. It starts, runs and idles as it should. I even drove it around the block today! I have several little things to start tackling now, most of which I have identified and ordered the parts for. I just don't want to stand outside in 108 degree weather to work on it.

Big question, is there something I can install to help prevent the seat from bottoming out? I am a good sized person and my seat spring can't take my weight. I end up bottoming out on even the smallest stuff. Kinda hard on my bum...

Again, thank you everyone.

 

[simp5782]

Buy an air ride seat. New are under $400 for a nice one. Or used from a truck yard.

809 series cabs are 10in narrower than m939 cabs. Only downside of those trucks.

Swapping to an 18inch steering wheel helps a bunch as well

 

[travistodd1]

Buy an air ride seat. New are under $400 for a nice one. Or used from a truck yard.

809 series cabs are 10in narrower than m939 cabs. Only downside of those trucks.

Swapping to an 18inch steering wheel helps a bunch as well

I was thinking of going the air ride route. I found one not far from here. I may swap to a smaller steering wheel also, I'm pushing it with the one that's in there.

 

[simp5782]

I was thinking of going the air ride route. I found one not far from here. I may swap to a smaller steering wheel also, I'm pushing it with the one that's in there.

Any 7/8" shaft 36spline wheel works. Was common on tractors

 

[travistodd1]

Any 7/8" shaft 36spline wheel works. Was common on tractors

Good to know, thank you.

 

[77 AMG]

You can also raise the steering column up about 3/4 inch on the dash and get some "relief" from having the steering wheel try to start a fire in your lap when you have to turn the wheel in a hurry. Just make sure to re-set the lower mount!