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Glad to hear that you are back up and running!

Unlocking the hubs helps a great deal with wear and tear in the front axle shaft area as well. The military solution of permanently locked in hubs , while soldier B proof, is not the most equipment-friendly.

The extra grease lubricates the thrust washers and contact surfaces of the axle shaft. They do not seem to enjoy running dry. Sent from my SM-G991W using Tapatalk

The suspense is killing me! lol

If your engine block is a "TD" casting, the bolts should all be tightened to the higher specs. One reason for re-designing the block and going to the "thick deck" was that the engines were blowing head gaskets like they were going out of style. The clamping force provided by the head studs was...

Any news? Did you get it fired up?

There is a ball valve in the plumbing hidden behind the bumperette. Verify that this valve is on. They can get very stiff due to non-use. Also, the rubber seal on the gladhand can become hard. Every truck stop carries replacement seals.

The "Service" gladhand pressurizes when the service brakes are activated (i.e. the brake pedal is depressed), the "emergency" gladhand delivers air all the time.

You are better off re-using the rubber valve cover gaskets. They are re-usable by design, maybe clean gently and spray with rubber revival compound of your choice. The valve covers need not be ape tight; just enough for the thick rubber gasket to seal. I would stay away from RTV for the valve...

From the picture it appears that the fuel line and electrical connection for the flame heater are in place.

Oh, if the return lines are that hard, then they will also be brittle. Do yourself a favour and replace them with 1/4" DOT air line while you are at it. DOT line holds up to diesel just fine. The original lines are nylon/polyamide if you are a purist. Super simple to do and it takes away the...

What a super clean looking truck! Congrats!

While the finding of water is disconcerting, you were in fact super diligent and discovered that before running the engine for any extended length of time. That most certainly avoided further complications. A headgasket failure where coolant enters the oil stream results in oil becoming...

Yup, unfortunately that is very common with these frames. I don't look at mine, so I do not have that problem. No, seriously, I rehabbed mine a few years ago and they are almost due for the next round. I tried sealing the glass/frame interface with clear silicone to prevent water from seeping...

Windshield Glass Dimensions: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/windshield-dimensions.80639/#lg=post-1163893&slide=0 Re fiberglass tops...you need to talk to the vendors and see what they are willing to do. I do not claim to be current on the latest pricing; they may have skyrocketed for...

@pitpawten my thoughts are - there are still auto glass places that actually cut laminated glass themselves. The Deuce windshields are flat and as easy to make as it gets. A place that cuts glass for construction equipment etc. would be best because they can hook you up with the rubber strips as...

Not to hijack but I echo the "do not allow stupidity to get a foothold" when it comes to the powers that be in the registration office. I got them to accept the short VIN, I got them to accept a US title and import documentation, I navigated the "which colour is it? Green/brown/, black. No, the...

I cannot say I have ever seen a set for the M35A3. The cut would have to be different compared to the A2 as well. They fitted the arctic heaters in the M35A3 as well ( the ones that roast you even with the windows open). A competent upholsterer or commercial tarp guy could be able to measure...

I admire the determination to start with something like this. What does the under-hood look like? Methinks similar to the outside......

Looking good there @fungus . Lady will want a bath and be even prettier. Sent from my moto g play - 2023 using Tapatalk