Recent content by DutchmanZ

Just ran across the old thread and realized I never updated it. I bought a NOS exhaust manifold and gaskets and was able to fix the exhaust leak. I also decided to try a diesel transmission with OD. At the same time, I realized I had a broken pressure plate so it snowballed into a clutch disc...

I didn’t recognize the user name but I recognize the truck and the 6BT in the pics. I’ve probably watched every one of your videos and many of them at least twice. Thank you for taking the time to document everything! It was extremely helpful when replacing my front axle seals and boots. When...

Post some specifics. Pictures and part numbers are always appreciated. I like the Delco idea because I can get one at Napa if necessary. I also have no accessories so 70 amps is plenty for now but another option is good to have info on.

I can confirm that this pulley works just fine with the listed alternator and factory belt length. I completed the install yesterday. The only issue I had was the threaded part of the shaft was extra long and the fan blades just barely hit it while turning. I removed a few threads with a flap...

Does anyone know the specs for the pulley? The original link for it isn’t working and I’d like to get the correct one the first try.

I was vigilant and kept searching marketplace and found a cutoff frame section that had the engine, transmission, transfer case and a winch setup. This weeks project was to swap everything over. It was a deal I couldn’t pass up. Only thing left to install is the actual winch and PTO shaft. I’m...

Update for people searching: Anything under 900 rpm and it would surge and pop back in the intake. The number 6 piston galled to the cylinder and lost compression creating a lot of blowby and smoke from the road draft tube. Almost didn’t make it back to the shop. I think the hard start issue was...

Thanks! I’m loving it so far. Hopefully it drives like I think it will. I did 4 tires in about 3 hours but I had some younger help and a forklift otherwise they would still not be done. I was struggling to stand it up off the floor! They still have the beadlock /runflats but at least the...

I made a little more progress on my bobber project. I reconnected the glad hands and rear taillight wiring and it all works! I was off work all last week so that’s when the conversion started. Rebuilt the rear brakes while flipping the hubs and rebuilt the parking brake while the bed was off...

Test fit the 395s and MRAP wheels today. MV Parts adapters worked great!

Well, I found out the steering shaft is 7/8”-20 thread …. And it’s not a normally stocked size. I tried to change the steering wheel to an 18” version and my makeshift puller that I had pushing against the nut actually crushed the threads on one side. It worked perfectly on the 53 but this one...

The new deuce is progressing well enough to get it prepped to bob. I got the M105 trailer disassembled earlier this week. Today I decided to work on getting the bed loose. It actually went way better than I thought it would. All the bolts came right out. 2 forklifts picked it up and I drove the...

I found a great replacement mirror head for my busted up side mirrors. I don’t have the west coast style but I think these actually look better for a soon to be bobbed deuce. They were a cheap replacement from Amazon but are stainless.

Update… I got the new in tank pump swapped into the freshly cleaned fuel tank. Replaced all 3 fuel filters last week so it was just a matter of fresh fuel and bleeding the filters this weekend. I got it to start but still only on ether. Drove it up to the shop and installed the freshly cleaned...

No worries! It’s more work but I think I’ll still switch them based on what I’ve seen. Thank you for the info. Plus, I plan to drive the A2 more so the bigger window would be nice.