Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!
Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.
Problem solved. When I rebuilt the PS pump at engine install, the pump kit purchased was for a gas pickup. Got the correct diesel kit and all is now good. Thank you all for your suggestions and help.
I put an SBC 350 in an m1028 and the power steering will not kick in until I rev up the engine. I'm wondering if I need to put a smaller pulley on the power steering pump or what might be the issue. I put a rebuild kit in the pump before I installed it. My thought is that it may be turning too...
What should I look for to find a compatible mount? I assume it will be a Chevy square body pickup? Are the years and models pretty comparable? Anything I need to look out for? Thank you.
I guess the consensus is that I should keep the hydro boost. I thought that in the long run it would be cheaper and more reliable to put a vacuum booster in. Seems that many of you disagree. Thank you for your input.
I got a vanilla m1028 a while back that had a bad motor. Removed the diesel engine and I'm putting in a 350 SBC. Has anybody had experience putting a vacuum booster and master cylinder in from a civilian comparable pickup truck? Am I going to have issues because of the larger brakes on the 1028...
I put together a M1009 from parts obtained from various sources. The transmission came from a M1008, I think. After looking through some manuals it appears there is some sort of regearing box that the speedometer cable plugs into rather straight in the way I have it. Is this correct? Am I...
Real quick question. About 4 years ago I removed the rearmost drive shaft in order to make the duce turn a little better. Now I'm getting ready to sell it and want to re-install. I forgot if the slip yoke goes toward the front, rear axle set one, or rear, rear axle set two. I feel like an idiot...
Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!