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As I drove my Subaru Outback to the landfill/recycling center yesterday, I thought to myself "This would have been so much more productive with the 5-ton." I have a lot of stuff to clear off of my property and using my little wagon just ain't getting it done. It would also be nice to buy 2...

Yes, the belts will be done in conjunction with a coolant flush and replacement as well as upper and lower radiator hoses as well as the surge tank hoses. My truck hasn't been serviced in over 8 years so I'm working my way through it all. Thanks for the info on the water pump bolts. Are Grade 8...

Wow, that is AWESOME!!

LOL...what did your neighbor say when you showed up with the "dolly?"

I'll definitely be replacing all belts at once. Mine all show cracks and signs of age. My only fear about the project is encountering stuck water pump bolts. I'll be on my knees, prayin' to the Good Lawd that none of them snap off and require drilling out.

Err... Legality! Yeah, yeah, that's what I meant! No worries, I'll be a good boy.

I got insurance today. One step closer to lethality... :driver:

Yikes, that's ugly. The parts to disable a single wheel brake can be easily kept onboard in a ziplock bag. Nice idea.

I found plenty of info on build numbers for deuces but not much for other trucks. The system is similar, I just need a nudge here. This link kind of explains how the numbers work but doesn't list the codes for 5 tons...

That is super cool. I'm a big history fan and I highly advocate discovering the history of our trucks, no matter how mundane (not saying yours is mundane). On that note, I have a question about some numbers discovered on my truck that I'll post in a separate thread...

Eerie photo with all the fog! You definitely have practical uses for your 5-ton. I'm sure the Boy Scouts appreciate your contribution.

So... no range day? ;)

Man, and to think I was happy to replace my fuel filter today!

Ah, ok. This is very different than what I thought. So, if I want to use air tools driven by the truck's air system, I should plug in at the trailer service air brake fittings at the rear of the truck?

Almost forgot- I inspected the steering axle boots and they seem totally intact. How friggin' lucky is that? I've been running the truck for 30-60 minutes each day. Sometimes I drive it around the block. Zero fluid leaks of any kind, except for that surge tank hose. The truck really does seem...

Ok, this is lame but I've replaced all the dead light bulbs in all the light fixtures around the truck and in the dash. There were several. All of my filters arrived in the mail while I was away for Xmas. Ordered a new pair of surge tank hoses from Eastern since one of mine has a weep. Those...

Thanks for climbing up for a peek into the engine bay. I was curious.

If YOU are saying that rebuilding the pump is a PITA, then it's definitely not for the newb or the faint of heart. I would happily fork over around $500 for a professional rebuild if the shop was trustworthy. I'm going to guess that a whole replacement pump would run at least $1k.

So, I'm new here as well. Here's what I've been doing- Download all of the Army/Air Force tech manual PDF's from the tech manual section. Save them on your computer/tablet. Go to the parts manuals, to the fuel system section and find the NSN (National Stock Number) and/or part number for the...

Ah, right. There are supposed to be vents. Check the TM for the location.