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My gripe with the military folding step is the pin/cotter pin. In normal driving, the step should be in the up-position, in case you hit something. So, to use it, you have to fold it down and pin it first. Guaranteed, at some point you leave the pin and cotter pin out and they dangle from their...

Not sure a ladder is a good choice for the front; real estate is rather at a premium. What I could see is improving the hard mounted steps with an additional cable step. Something like this: https://www.buyersproducts.com/product/cable-truck-step-772 The step is mounted on galvanized cable...

As an added insult, the Chinese manufactured HH have an improved button and clip that are beefier, better made and seem much less prone to falling off.

I learned that the hard way when I switched over to the new rims and tires. Let's just say, when you have the choice between a small pail of tire soap/goop and an insanely big pail of tire soap/goop, buy the insanely big one! Sent from my SM-G991W using Tapatalk

Depending on the clarity of your injector return lines, can you see air bubbles with the engine running? While I recommend following the decision trees in the manual, methinks air leaking into the fuel system is high on the list. Once fuel flow picks up at higher rpm the injection pump can...

As for easy things to check: - sticky fuel shutoff at the injection pump. If it is fully stuck, engine won't start but if it hangs up a little, it may cut enough fuel to not let it idle properly. That is the lever behind the small lid on the side of the IP. - you said you changed the fuel...

My only consideration would be whether you do a lot of tight forest trails. Then the older elephant ear mirrors are easy to fold in. The West Coast not so much and you whack the crappola out of them. Otherwise, West Coast wins for all the mentioned reasons. Sent from my SM-G991W using Tapatalk

The air pop off sound that you hear after shutdown (usually some 5-15 mins after) is the air pressure regulator valve ("the air governor"). Normal and one of my favourite sounds the truck makes.

Looks very clean.

The idle speed is adjustable. Being a fuel truck, I do not know if it has a throttle in the rear that might be partially pulled. Better check that. Otherwise: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/how-to-set-deuce-idle-speed.124629/ The "turbo kits" are still available from vendors. It contains...

I was basing my observation on PXL_20220311_135506617.jpg There is a big black blob on the top of the differential. I looked at it again and I cannot actually tell if it is oil. Maybe paint? Maybe just road gunk? Anyway...have a look. Might be nothing. Doing the seal there takes about 15 mins...

I like that you kept the boxed in front bumper. It is a useful upgrade and looks sharp. Is it just a step or did they put storage into it? If not, that would be a cool project; two shallow boxes with a lid for the chains, shackles and recovery straps!

Exciting! The pics really do not show anything of concern. The rearmost pinion seal looks like it is leaking a bit. The chassis is super clean and rust free, as you said. For your own sanity, I suggest to split this into two separate projects: 1) the truck (engine, suspension, chassis, seals...

@m1010plowboy Thank you for the info. I have seen two semis this week with MLVWs and was p'eed off because I had not seen any for sale for a while. That explains, why. Great use of taxpayer money to send them to the crusher instead of letting people buy them individually. Well, hopefully we can...

My truck is in storage so I cannot get to the rims right now. The Canadian two piece rims are similar to the A3 rims and they are "flatter" than the stock steelies, so that moves the tire closer to the outside of the truck. The rim is also wider, so I am not certain it is less backspacing in the...

I get it why the turret hole is annoying, with the need to make it weather tight. However, it is a feature that really sets your truck apart from any look-alikes. It is definitely cool! I would not weld it up or permanently close it. I'd probably go on the hunt for a cab stiffener plate and a...

Where I live, the MTO ("DMV") is run by private contractors on behalf of the provincial (state) government. It totally depends on how the local office is being run whether the transaction is unremarkable or hair-pullingly frustrating. Interesting to see that this appears to be the case in most...

I have a cheapo 8ton press and it managed. Some came off with a good bang, though!

Rebuilding a tranny is a great no-stress winter project ;-)

#cattlerepairmanthebobbeddeucehater I have to say, with the tall wheels and tires..and the unicolour paint job...and with side boards and cargo cover hoops installed......it does look good. I hope it brings a lot of fun and joy!