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I’ve got some future trailer projects & upgrades I’d love to tackle someday & have been really fascinated by Australian off-road adventure/overland trailers. The suspensions on these are quite fascinating and Pinterest has LOTS of ideas & inspiration. Here are some air bag & coil spring ideas...

I second what the good CSM just posted...flush it with Cascade dishwasher detergent thoroughly to clean out as much crud as you can....followed with a good flush with distilled water to clear out the detergent, then drain once clear and refill with the green low-silicate coolant.

Pinterest has all kinds of pics of homemade tools to make your own crimped/rolled ends on coolant pipes & other projects.

AWESOME!!

For my trailers I like the all-metal stubbies, but YMMV. If you’re using the cheaper Chinese tires that only last 4-5 years, then I’d go with the cheapest valve stems available as the tires won’t outlast them.

As I understood it, on older diesels (939-series & older), it is best to use Low-Silicate formulated coolant, typically green, and add the NAPA filter with SCAs in it once the system is flushed. @Elijah95 showed that you might want to change your coolant filter shortly after a flush! Newer...

I would highly recommend checking Harbor Freight for a 20% off coupon and get a 20-ton press from them; it’s not that much $$$ really for the use you’ll get out of it....works great for pressing out wheel studs as well!

If I hadn’t known you were a plumber, I’d say that you were a plumber.... LOL! My favorite is when I am trying to break Budd thimbles loose, and break off the square portion on the end of the thimble...re-install outer Budd nut & break out the welder (weld nut to thimble), and off it comes once...

Since most of these trucks run 10w oil in the power steering system, are you sure it’s engine oil and not power steering oil? I had an issue with my PS pump leaking in the same spot; I replaced every hose & replaced the pump reservoir O-rings, but it still leaked from the bottom of the...

Cascade dishwasher detergent (for use in dishwashers, other soaps will suds up too much) and distilled water. Heat it up good by driving her around and let it sit for a day, then flush with fresh water/distilled water. If that doesn‘t get all the rust out, then do a flush with 50/50 mix of...

Outstanding work Brad!! She looks great! (y)

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Enamels, whether oil-based or alkyds, typically take up to 3 weeks to fully cure or harden (“gas out”). Whenever I shoot an enamel, I try to let it harden for a month before I do any work with it (whether color-sanding or just assembling), whenever possible.

That’s one of many things on my To-Do list for my 920. Great job Brad, looking better than new so far!

Tap on member’s username in left column; a pop up box should appear, click on “Start Conversation.” Just like you’re sitting in bed with your PJs on, holding a cup of decaf. (Let’s see who gets the reference rofl)

When have the fuel filters (primary/secondary) been changed? How old are the fuel hoses? I had this problem with mine; air was getting into the fuel lines due to age & dry-rotting/cracking, enough fuel was struggling up to the IP to make it seems like it should start, but the engine was still...

It would look awesome towing an M870 lowboy :unsure:

As Jake said, I got mine off eBay around 2015-ish for my Deuce and 5-ton, as well as the ceramic connectors to handle the higher heat....I installed the Packard connectors to the ceramic connectors and they work GREAT. Around 5 years of steady use out of them and haven’t had any problems since...

That’s why I usually keep a bin full of old hoses; they make great protective wraps for cables, wires, and other hoses. Clean them as best as I can and save them for future re-use. Looking good Brad, keep up the great work!

Brad I’ve been following your posts when I can; good on you for taking this on, and I appreciate you sharing your progress with us. I’m with you in spirit since I can’t be there physically, keep up the good work and be safe my friend.