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Today as I was bleeding the fuel system I noticed a tag on the oil filter canister that said this engine was rated at 185 bhp deuce and a half pistons and that the fdc had been bypassed. Has this engine been derated because of the fdc bypass? I was told it was 210 hp when I purchased it. Can...
Between my 2 5 tons I have enough riveted wheels to make 1 set of supersingles. Is it just a matter of drilling out the rivets and flipping the inner portion of the wheel? Thanks!
I saw a 5 ton logging truck that had steering brakes on the rear axle. Was this a option or a after military installation? It was a real professional installation military or otherwise.
I am going to run 16:00 20s on my tractor but I have decided to run a 395 85 20s on the dump. I constantly flex the suspension to its limits .Would anybody be interested in trading?
Was looking through one of those auto trader mags today and noticed a 5 ton with a hydraulic lift and dump bed. It has a cummins and JAKE BRAKE! 1st time I have ever seen one with a jake. Is this real?
If anybody is interested there is a web site called kitchen biodiesl with a bill of material for a homemade processor using a hot water heater also has troubleshooting as well as places to find equipment and materials. Really down to earth and explains the process well.
On the back axles will I be able to use the dually wheels for the 1600 20s or does all axle need to be the same?
What is the width and heigth of the 395 80 20 tires?
What width should I have my wheels made?
Thanks much appreciated!!
1st off I hope nobody minds but I will be asking alot of questions about the 5 tons involving power ,conversions, modifying etc. So here goes
I use 1 of my trucks on a daily basis and as I have stated it will be getting 52" tires eventually I hope to be installing a 350hp cummins and a 15...
I have a 5 ton that I have converted to a dump. Obviously running down the hwy with 10 ton load is a bit of a chore trying to keep it at speed limit. I have 2 questions:
What type of power gain will I get if I turn the adjustment nut on the pump?
And will I gain enough momentum with the 1600...
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