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Yes, but that is why I have it an inch lower, right.

currently im a hair lower than 1”. Would the fluid type really cause this much of an issue?

I used 40 weight for the transmission so it’s very difficult to tell what is leaking exactly, engine or transmission. From the looks if it, it appears to be from the transmission. I will get some UV due to confirm the source soon.

On my first trip out with my m54 I lost the clutch after a lot of oil dumped into it. Turns out I had overfilled the transmission, so I figured that was the cause. I replaced the rear main seal and carrier gasket, pilot bearing, clutch disk and pressure plate. Also, drained transmission fluid to...

Hello, can can anyone tell me if 4-3/8" 8 sided, and a 4-7/8" 8 sided are the correct sizes for the wheel bearing axle nuts on an M54a2 truck? I have searched around and I believe this is correct, but would like confirmation if possible. Thanks!

Maybe it’s just an LDS-5ton thing? As long as I don’t have a blown head gasket, I’m good. My experience is with WW2 vintage. This is my first ‘modern’ truck. Pretty excited to get it going.

I was just concerned as it was more white/gray than black. But that’s good. Im going through it so I’ll have to make a thread of my progress here.

I have heard the LDS from the 5 tons smoke more than an M35. But I do not know. This engine does have rebuild tags for what it’s worth.

I recently picked up an M54, ex fire department truck. The truck is in really nice shape, body is rust free and straight. I don’t think it saw any use after the department sold it, until I picked it up. I was able to get it running and it smokes likes a chimney. Grey/white. Usually only under...