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I grounded both on the dash, is that okay?

Oh man, your signature cracks me up. :lol: Reminds me of the time I was making a post on stock work and I was describing a particular wood file I like to use. The forum filter changed it to "father unknown file". Guess that one........... Since I already have the converter wired in I am just...

Thanks for replies! I will go ahead and ground the 12V in the same spot as the 24V ground. This was how I initially thought it should be. On a side note I may actually convert the ignition itself over to 24V. Never heard of a 455 with 24V ignition so it would be super unique. I ran this by the...

Voltage converter installation help I installed this converter in my M211 so I can keep the 455's ignition 12V and the rest of the truck stock 24V. I was told this would work just fine. I have everything wired in, it was super easy. Except for 1 wire which I can't figure out. PSWNV720, Pyle...

There seems to be a lot of confusion on axle seals and what each seals intended purpose is. I thought i'd clear this up for those who are new to these trucks or are currently covered in axle grease at the moment. -The inner axle shaft seal is designed to keep the oil out of the steering...

Yeah, just talked to Jack in Tucson and he said the same thing. When everything is reassembled onto the axle then there's no way for it to come apart anyhow. I am beginning to think it was done so the bearings could be removed for "easier" servicing. It was a clean grind job and likely done...

Suppose your correct on that, but would still like to know if it's okay to use or should I get a new axle shaft? I can get a new one for $100 and postage.

So I had the front right axle shaft out on my M211 for a clean and repack job a few days ago. Wrapped it in newspaper to keep it dirt free for the time being. So this morning when I was carrying it to my table I felt the CV joint separate and the ball bearings come loose. Once on my table I...

After going through that link I have answered my own question. The M35A2 boots, both zippered and zipperless do not fit on the GMC series M211's, and for good reason. The GMC's already have a series of seals and retaining rings that bolt onto the back of the steering knuckle to keep dirt and...

I cannot seem to find the link to the post that showed a complete teardown of the hubs and knuckles, it also showed the installation of a non zipper boot.

When I can get some tutorials going I'll be sure to list where to find said parts and any part numbers I can. Normally I just stick with NOS parts or if they are simple seals, make my own. As for the window wiper motors, it appears they use leather "cups" and as such they cannot be easily...

Hmmm, does anyone know if the zipper boots can be used on m211's and M135's? These trucks already have a set of seals to keep the grease in but water can still get in there. If so, i'd like to put some on mine.

Hey gimpo, what's with the stoned horse?

For those just getting into big vehicles. Can't tell you how often I get people telling me I have "split rims" on my truck and how dangerous they are. Well yeah, they are dangerous. But they aren't split rims. :lol: Stovebolt Tech Tip -- New Wheels for an old truck

I do not trust any jack stand. Call me paranoid. I use short cut up sections of good thick railroad tie and I have many sections of 2x6" cut up for cribbing here and there. I do not hesitate to work under the deuce when held up with these blocks. Very, very sturdy. I work a lot on uneven ground...

Thanks, Karl. I will add the AIR PAK to my list. Hopefully that one elusive little seal is good and a 5 ton kit will take care of everything. Luckily for me the previous owner has already rebuilt the master cylinder and 10 wheel cylinders. 2 of them were FUBAR so I'll be needing 2 new ones. I...

Would you recommend I rebuild my AIR PAK? It has not been used for over 30 years and I don't know if it works or not yet as I have not gotten that far. The only line that's been disconnected from the AIR PAK itself has been the air inlet port and the VENT port. It's never been removed from the...

What may I ask do the air compressor kits contain?

This is what everyday commercial Semi tractors use so I don't see why one couldn't be made or put on a deuce. Seems most semi's use the Bendix model D-2 which is just an electronic air tank drain valve who's circuit is controlled by a dash button. Yuma's home to many semi junk yards, I will have...

It would be uber cool! The idea I had started with the pull cable type drain valves that most of us are already using on our deuce's. Then I simply thought about those "push pull" tiny electric solenoids that have small but powerful piston that....push and pulls. I thought, what if I could just...