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. This is almost the Ford vs Chevy debate. Only difference being that DOT 3 is cheaper and works just fine. And, if you have a burning desire to have silicone brake fluid (the DOT 5 stuff) it will work just fine too. Mixing DOT 5 and DOT 3 is bad MoJo. You can use either but not both...

. @Chickenbone , I purchased several of those chargers from @98G about a year ago. They are first class good stuff and they will maintain those batteries for you... Those chargers solved a bunch of small frustrating problems for me. Especially if you can't reliably spend a half hour a week...

. Military gauges are notoriously inaccurate. What about attaching a real mechanical gauge to the motor and let's see what you really have? Maybe shoot a few pictures and post them here so we can see what sort of power plant you have? .

. And don't think too badly of us telling you not to try and charge these batteries with the alternator... It isn't that it won't work, but it may cause more trouble than it is worth. The alternator (generally) on these trucks is under powered. MOST of the time, if the truck sits for more...

. Don't know if you have access to an air compressor or not, but you might crack open a fuel line up on the engine and then use a rag to block the fuel tank and push a little air down on top of the fuel in your diesel tank. Only adding 2 or maybe 3 psi. LOW pressure, just trying to force some...

. What about Arm Strong steering? Really, those trucks aren't awful to turn in their factory configuration. Thinking ahead, turning the wheel while the truck is rolling. Proper tire pressure helps too. If you need to do a three point turn - do it all while the truck is rolling. The...

. Welcome to the Outfit! Thanks for the pictures too. .

. I can't really remember manual steering gear boxes having any sort of vent. Just straight up logic says "who cares" in the design. Mostly because you couldn't turn the gears enough and often enough to create pressure in the system. I have a few newer steering boxes laying around here and...

. Wonder if using a washer "ahead of the light box" on the left or right would turn the light to "straighter than it is"?

. Good Plan! I understand completely.

. It is always difficult to hunt and fix ignorance. That is the most frustrating part of buying a new-to-you vehicle. You are required to find all the "half-ast" fixes from the PO... Sounds like you have made good progress so far. And having buddies that can be standing around to look for...

. Red and Sticky is good stuff. Honestly, with lubricants today I don't think you would find anything that isn't perfectly acceptable on the shelf at the auto parts store.

. Not really sure about locked or unlocked Allison, but the transmission definitely helps slow down the truck. The Allison starts down-shifting as it gets down to the proper speeds to help reduce your speed...

. That console is really NEAT!

. It's a no BS thing!

. Oh, that stuff we called mission creep back in the old days... :cool: Yessir my original purchase of a M936 that needed a few hydraulic hoses turned into all sorts of other things - and it is still being worked on a couple of years later. Now I need to remove the radiator and have it...

. Good Deal!! Glad to hear you are making a good recovery

. Glad to know that it isn't just me! A new toy doesn't mean that an old toy has to leave here either... .

. Based on your description, I am of the opinion that the new parts are going to solve your troubles. Can't wait to hear how it all works out... .

. So... Any new news or pictures to share? Inquiring minds want to know.