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Happy trails Gerhard, tip a pint for me. Rick

I'd try to solve the equation differently, by looking at the master cylinder. Calculate the volume of the master cylinder, using the old formula as noted above. Then note how much MC piston travel is used for a high pedal (well adjusted brakes) and low pedal (poorly adjusted) brake condition...

Boo to the nay-sayers!! What a better way to enter the hobby than full speed ahead!!! Do your home work, get yourself prepared and have some back up contingencies in place. Also, keep track of your expenses, starting from your preparation expenses, to see what part of the 4G you actually...

x2 on using Uship.com In my past experience, the first bids come in high, from bonafide shippers. Then as your ad ages you will start getting more reasonable quotes from mom and pop type haulers. I have had good service from the mom and pop types, especially if they are good communicators...

JG, after wrestling a few times with the winch cable and the heavy chain with hook, I am glad to have some space for flopping that cumbersome stuff around! Perhaps you should operate the set up the way it is before making it better. Rick

nf6x, thanks for that Muncie PTO file, it is a good primer for guys like me who only know a little about a few things. Rick

Gerhard, good of you to remind me of an elegant solution! Is it possible to source an air cylinder that has an internal spring to pull the PTO engage lever back when air is released? Having reviewed Ty's dump conversion photos, I agree that the TC PTO keeps the air pack area clear. The TC PTO...

Hi all, I have a winch truck that I am considering installing a knuckle boom on, behind the cab. This past week I have been searching and reading threads about people adding hydraulic operations to the deuce, mainly for operating a dump bed. Given what I have read about the outcomes of using...

That ain't cynicism, that's being mentally prepared. Rick

I have a few general questions for you guys who have fitted knuckle booms: What is the least cost method for adding hydraulics to a winch truck: fitting a 24v electric power head or sourcing a transmission PTO, pump and tank? For bracing the frame, what about a fabricating a spider "spreader"...

Welcome Patagonia and RRworker! My cousin is enjoying my deuce and some trailers down in Rochester County. In fact his farm is right on the Delaware in Cochecton. If you guys need any assistance, just post up and this forum is sure to deliver! Rick

I found my start at Military Information HQ in part because there is a lot of history and broad military vehicle information gathered there. Rick

I found my start at Military Information HQ in part because there is a lot of history and broad military vehicle information gathered there. Rick

C'mon guys, the bumpers are mounted the way they are so we can spot the winch trucks more easily on GL. Rick

I am imagineering a trailer mounted power unit for generating backup electrical power. If the multi-fuel engine manufacturers ever produced a 4 cylinder model, perhaps then the engine output would be better matched to a 10kw genset. If said 4 cylinder could accept a governor to accommodate load...

West coast members are representing so far in this thread!!! cpf240, welcome to the addiction. Your wife will eventually cease to call you to bed but don't worry, we will be here for you. Rick

A Dropside??? For $2100??? Running??? Well done, sir! Rick

Hi fireman and welcome to the site. I see you are off to a good start with your MV addiction. Yes it is good to have "reasons" for purchases, as you already seem to know. Search these pages for a thread that has a collection of reasons, in case you find you need more!!! Best wishes with your...

jaymcb, Jim (R Racing) is a fantastic resource for your recovery. I fully endorse his abilities and recommend him to get it off base and into a secured area where you can prepare a recovery with chase vehicle at a time that works in your schedule. One suggestion: The worst part of the I95 seems...

I recently had a trailer hauled across Pennsylvania (350 miles) and utilized a Uship bidder. The majority of bids came in the $800-$1500 range. The low bidder was $400 and I accepted his bid. Despite my concerns and missing what I would call common courtesy regarding communications, my...