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Nope, just hurt!
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My first multifuel?
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Seems that there are several different MICO and MICRO Brake Locks still available these days with a quick Web Search. I didn't find the type that we used back in 1983. Those were a machined aluminum piece that weighed in about 3 pounds or so with a handle on the front to activate it. Flip the lever up, press the brake peddle and the brakes were locked. I remember and electric activated version too with a push button on the dash. Very few of those were used by us - even on the bucket trucks (Hi-Ranger).
I snagged a picture... Definitely different than what we had - except for the actuating handle...
Seems that there are several different MICO and MICRO Brake Locks still available these days with a quick Web Search. I didn't find the type that we used back in 1983. Those were a machined aluminum piece that weighed in about 3 pounds or so with a handle on the front to activate it. Flip the lever up, press the brake peddle and the brakes were locked. I remember and electric activated version too with a push button on the dash. Very few of those were used by us - even on the bucket trucks (Hi-Ranger).
I snagged a picture... Definitely different than what we had - except for the actuating handle...
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i just noticed you have a 2020 .. I have a 2510 (that's a 3020 with a 2020 engine) plus a 4010-D, and my ladyfriend has a 2520 (that's a 3020 with a 2030 engine) .. All are good engines except hers has the infamous cracking at the top of the block around the cylinder liners .. Had any problem with yours?
After "Mico Brake Lock" here is "Brake Lock".
The cylinder head will arrive soon so I am preparing the electrical circuit.
I started by removing what has nothing to do there.
I've gone through the many technical manuals, I can't find a wiring diagram for this M39A2 (M543).
Maybe a few?
The cylinder head will arrive soon so I am preparing the electrical circuit.
I started by removing what has nothing to do there.
I've gone through the many technical manuals, I can't find a wiring diagram for this M39A2 (M543).
Maybe a few?
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I've never actually seen the power steering setup for a 5-ton. Cool!
I tried the NAPA power steering fluid and it does not work very well… might be too thin, the steering felt strange or seemed to have slight vibrations as a result. 10w hydraulic oil i I think is what is needed. https://www.uslube.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pib-milspecG.pdf
Others say CAT10 oil is better but I am not sure how to find it.
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What does the lube order say? I don't know off the top of my head.
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The LO says OE/HDO 10:
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Absolutely no issues whatsoever! I think the 2020/3020 series were built like tanks!
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Amazing how many different kinds of green iron everyone's into
I hope that lube order helped you out, though you probably won't be able to test the power steering anyway until you get it running again!
