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Our door is always open, Dave. You a Rob are two of the greatest characters, I swear. Remember to tell TSA about the metal in your foot or they're going to tear your arse up. Until next time Canadian brother. :beer:

The link or "torque rod" as they are called was not removed for this installation, no reason they should have had to remove it for your 350 M211. Which by the way, you must post pictures of or the mods will ban you. :lol:

It's time to pull out the heavy artillery. Get inside his head. :confused: Dale Carnegie once said that most people could care less about you or anyone else. When your talking to someone, they want to talk about themselves, their own desires and wants. Ask him a lot of questions, keep himself...

I think I will replace them. They are 58 years old and I like having new shiny nuts anyway. :-|

Is it a bad idea to reuse the brake line fittings off the old lines when doing a complete brake system overhaul? I've cracked 1 fitting before when I was trying to loosen it, darn gorilla hands. If one cracked under pressure that would certainly be a bad thing on a single circuit system.

I was torn up today over that. May you rest in peace Mr. Morgan, he was my favorite MASH character of all time. Even if Colonel Potter was fictional, growing up without anyone to call dad you find yourself collecting father figures in life. That's why I hang around you old folks so much. :-D

Edit, I found the Timken seal you listed for $13. That is a lot nicer than the $20+ Memphis wants for the original hub seals. Good on you for finding a modern replacement. :beer: http://kscdirect.com/item/NAT%2B418028/THE%2BTIMKEN%2BCOMPANY_418028%2BSEALS%250A No idea on the outer lip thing.

I'll send you a PM so as not to derail your thread.

If your ever through Yuma again, feel free to stop by anytime to take a look at the 6.2 M211. :D

I noticed most of my 60's dated 9.00s have a sharp, squarer tread to them. While the newer tires (80's) have the typical round tread pattern. Also, anyone know the reason for the variation in tire pressure? I know the rule of thumb is to go by what the actual tire reads. My 50's TM manual states...

I'll bet it looked like an 11.00x20 with that much air. rofl

Mine came with "modern" seals that appear much thinner than the NOS axle seals and they have a different part #. I'll see if I can get it tomorrow and post it. It's a common seal that any NAPA should be able to match up. Looking forward to seeing ya next week!

You are lazy! I beat on mine with a 5lb mallet for 20 minutes before I loosened all the rusted on tapered dowels. :lol: Good idear.....

http://www.militarytrucks.ca/m135.htm As Stan suggested, ALL of the GMC manuals are here. It would be nice to see them here so people didn't have to keep downloading them from the CA website, as it costs them.

Ya'll are making me want another M211. And I'm not even finished with my 1st!

A well tuned GMC would also rival any drag racer back in the day. Stopping power is unmatched. Look at how much larger the rear spring pack is compared to an M35. They have a 15:1 low range and a permanent 16% underdrive transfer. Wonderful fit and finish for a Military Vehicle. They'll carry a...

28:1 steering wheel ratio. They steer much easier than the M35's. Helps not to have a 1800lb engine block sitting on the front end.

Cornhead is nice grease, my steering gear box was drained of oil and filled with the stuff by the Military long ago. Looking forward to seeing ya on the 10th! You a Guinness Draught or Extra Stout man? I prefer the later myself.

FWIW, here's some GMC fire trucks in Korea in 1960. Note star positions. http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/images/korea_2.JPG Also notice the white wheel paint. These truly were Army Cadillac's when new. http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/images/korea_10.JPG...

I am sure he meant 80kph, as 80mph would have surely blown up the poor little 302. Dave, Memphis Equipment has the front knuckle kits for $50 per side. IMO, don't worry about them. If they are not torn or badly damaged, just reuse both the rubber/felt seals. It was common for new seals to wipe...