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  1. deathrowdave

    22.5 Rims on deuce

    Mine came from a large truck salvage yard in Sparta , Ky . Rural Truck Parts
  2. deathrowdave

    11r22.5

    I added power assist steering and radials ( 11R22.5) at the same time all I did was flip the front axle caster shims. I just reused the factory OEM shims . I don't have a clue as to the degree they were .
  3. deathrowdave

    M1152 leaking power steering fluid - steering gear or hydroboost?

    Shaft seals are cheap easy fix .
  4. deathrowdave

    Anyone running a front locker?

    My Power Wagon has LSD in both front and rear Dana 60 axles . They are Dana Power Lock , these are not the same as a Detroit Locker , but this thing will absolutely drive anywhere on this planet with ease . Add the locker and never look back .
  5. deathrowdave

    Farm Diesel

    I did get stopped in my old M35 , it was running waste transformer oil . Non PCB . The inspector dipped his tube into the tank , dumped it on the ground and dipped it again , proceeds to ask me “ want is this ? “ I told him I don’t have a clue ! I have never put fuel in it since I purchased it...
  6. deathrowdave

    Farm Diesel

    Off Road only , I understand if you own property on two sides of a road , all is well for off road / farm use . If anything else you will loose all your profit x 10 in federal fines
  7. deathrowdave

    M35A2 power steering options?

    I have done a few early Ford steering columns , very similar design just a huge amount smaller than an M35. I cut the shaft in a lathe , center bore ( drill ) it , taper it to near a point . Do the same to the splined shaft of choice. Add a pin to align the shafts . Weld them together , turn...
  8. deathrowdave

    M35A2 plus M105A2 trailer Savanna Ill to Cincinnati OH

    Call Jeff @ RHI in Wilder , Ky
  9. deathrowdave

    M35A2 air assist steering part needed

    Should be fairly easy for a fab shop to copy . You will just need some measurements
  10. deathrowdave

    5ton to m35 power steering upgrade

    Don’t bash the Garrison System , it works and works fine , easy to install , I don’t own the truck I installed it on , but I know I drove the truck with this steering a few miles and not one issue . I did flip the caster shims on the axle , for better on road handling . The unit I had was...
  11. deathrowdave

    5ton to m35 power steering upgrade

    I adapter a Garrison Power Assist Steering to my M35 . It worked faultlessly , I think you can still purchase the system new .
  12. deathrowdave

    frost plug heaters

    I have 3 diesels with frost plug heaters , 2 BT Cummins and a MF tractor , never had one issue so far with any of them . The ones in the Cummins will keep the coolant around 90* . They do make in external pump type that is used on semi type trucks . You may need to think about one of this type ...
  13. deathrowdave

    frost plug heaters

    Sounds strange , but are you sure it’s staying submerged in coolant . They will not least long heating with no coolant .
  14. deathrowdave

    Plug for clutch bell housing ?

    As best as I recall it’s a 3/4 NPT plug , easy to locate if you want one
  15. deathrowdave

    Trouble separating steering arm from wheel knuckle

    I had to whale the hell out of mine to get it to free the cone washers . Once they are free it’s off easily .
  16. deathrowdave

    65 m37 project

    Box it up and send it to me ! Great job !
  17. deathrowdave

    Some welding trucks for your perusal

    Man those were the days , spent 35 years in the gas and liquid propane moving industry . Those are some of the nicest best laid out trucks I have ever seen , After 14 or 16 hours of climbing in and out of a bad designed truck , you will understand why , take your time and lay it out for your...
  18. deathrowdave

    Injector tester setup, fittings and initial testing

    Great video , only issue I see is the 1/4 NPT brass coupling . It’s not rated for the pressure your applying to it . The small diameter is what is keeping it intact I suppose . Where is the pump from ? that’s a cool piece of equipment . I have used a port a power type pump in the past . Thanks...
  19. deathrowdave

    Spicer 6453 to 12 valve?

    Should bolt right up , just don’t know if it’s rated for the BT , torque output . SAE 2 for the BT maybe a bit tuff . I had a few SAE 3 but never a SAE 2
  20. deathrowdave

    65 m37 project

    Super nice truck ! I’ll take it !
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