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Yes. Just keep the pressure above 80 psi.
Three things usually keep this system from working.
1. the Glow plug has been hooked up to 24 volts. It's a 12 volt connection and 24 volts will melt it.
2. The Cold start relay isn't working. It's rebuildable, just take it apart clean the points. If...
Here is the Cold Start on a M 816 in action. It's a sunny 18 degree day The 816 had not been started for several weeks. I wanted to see what it did because so many on this site said it didn't do the job.. hmmm!!
What manual are you reffering to Joe?
The brake hose is not connected to the coil spring in any fashion. I changed all my break and air lines with out jacking the vehicle off the ground. It's tight but a 1/4 inch ratchet and 7/16 socket will take those clamps off in a jiffy. And I'm 6ft 8inches...
Why take out the coil spring??? pages 12-86 and 12-87 in TM-2320-242-20-3-2 shows every step in changing rear break lines. If the line is to short to fit with the spring in place, it sure won't last long after you replace it. The first bump you hit will be followed by a rebound and the fitting...
I need about eight feet of this stuff. It's the seal material in the engine compartment.
McMasters Carr has something that can be used but it's not good for the temps.
Ever see any in your research???
Those soft brass fitting can be a real pain.
Arts Parts has a lot of good stuff. unfortunately, way too expensive for me.
Nice to have her running again Tom, Good job!
Tom,
I couldn't find anything about Bill's demise so I'd guess the Goat is in his back yard in Reno, Nevada.
Bill, by the way, was the designer of the Goat, Roger Gamaunt was the designer and developer of the coupling between the tractor and carrier.
William R. (Bill) Janowski
Reno, Nevada...
Just shows how the govt. can screw up anything without even trying. Like the disc breaks,However, I see some scary parts in the trailer link photos.
Wish there were some photos of the engine,
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