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PLEASE go and do as @KN6KXR recommends. It eliminates the hydraulically operated switch as a failure point for the single circuit hydraulic brakes as well. The OEM switches can break the bakelite/composite center and leak brake fluid.
Converting to an air pressure switch on the air side is not...
I never understood that design although I am being told it was not unusual at the time.
If one wanted to have the wheel bearings oil lubricated (as they are in a modern truck) the whole "diff gear oil runs outboard through the axle housing and lubricates bearings" stuff makes sense.
If one...
Of course, in my neck of the woods with plenty of soft ground (either wet earth or sand) I can get stuck more quickly than saying "Don't you f#$% get stuck!!!"
Not being able to grab any solid ground is usually what does it in. Once it is sunk, it is pretty much game over. I agree that airing...
Good job on documenting your adventure, @appalachiantraildeuce
You said that you "don't know what you are doing". The military has a solution for that! For your waterpump job, grab the Technical Manual
http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTechnicalManuals/TM9-2320-361-24-1.pdf
Look on page...
I would add "air in the lines" to the list. Probably the second thing I would do after verifying brake adjustment is to simply re-bleed the brakes (including air pack!) and then re-assess. It is a long truck with loooong brake lines and air bubbles can hide away for a long time.
Repairing/restoring/rebuilding the original is often preferred and can be way cheaper than alternatives.
IF someone wants to replace the original direct-drive starter with a modern gear-reduction starter, one needs a 39MT 24V 12 tooth starter...
The plates and pins work, I can attest to that. Contrary to what one would believe, the pins should be inserted straight down, NOT (as one would instinctively do) "against" the pull direction (like tent pegs). The reason is that high pull forces would cause the pins to act as a lever that breaks...
Wow, the base frame is made from impact-resistant super strong steel while the shock-absorbent hangers allow flex in case of ground contact. The tank body is a tough polymer that resists rock chips. And we all know that impacts happen at the bumper and not underneath the truck. Should, against...
The other nice thing about having crane hydraulics set up....it is so easy to simply put a changeover valve into the hydraulic line to power the dump bed instead of the crane....you know....the dump bed kit that you are going to install..... ;-)
If it runs as well as it looks you have indeed made a ton of progress! It looks sharp. Can't wait to see it with the crane. I bet, as soon as you have the puppy mounted, the truck will see non-stop service around the property.
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