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  1. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    Re: Info on Vacuum line's Vacuum line diagrams are available in the Manuals section over at M715Zone.com. Those -715 guys are gurus over there, and know EVERYTHING about these weirdo Gladiator rigs.
  2. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    Thought I'd post a couple pics of this. FE was able to diagnose the problem with my distributor, here's the coil that came out of my dist. unit - circa 1967. Notice a problem?
  3. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    RE: Info on Vacuum line Well, its official - the -725 isn't going to Aberdeen. Did a lot of work on it the past several days, with help from OnanPower and FerroEquinologist (thanks guys!) but there are too many issues that need to be corrected: Bad news: wheel bearing seals have failed on...
  4. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    RE: Info on Vacuum line C'mon guys, no pics now - I'm wrenching. Mad dash to get work done prior to Aberdeen - might have to pull a couple all-nighters out in the yard with the spotlight. Will get pics if I get a chance. Right now, it's 50/50 I'll get this done in time for Aberdeen.
  5. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    Okay, Monday took the day off and worked on the cab, mostly. Took almost five hours for prep to primed. I bought a new tool, and man, I'm glad I did! A new DA air sander used for auto body work, 6" sanding pad, and wow, it stripped through rust and old paint like noone's business! Two 40-grit...
  6. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    Thanks for the words of encouragement guys - I made good progress today too, will post some pics shortly. At this pace, I will get the rig completed, but I don't think the rear compartment will be completed. Just the cab and the exterior. Just not enough time. Yup - got my fair share of...
  7. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    Re: RE: Progress on -725 this weekend Thanks, yeah I recommend taking the front apart when you're doing your truck bumper. I really didn't need to, but I'm glad I did. The -715 series has a distinctive looking, but oddly designed front valence that is open to all the junk that can blow in or...
  8. maddawg308

    Progress on -725 this weekend

    Made some progress on the -725. First, the bad news - the tire shop is having problems removing the run-flat inserts on the 11.00x16 XLs that came off the Marine LAV. They can't remove them, so they will be giving back to me to remove. I now know how to, but it's a PITA. Then, I'll have to...
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