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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.The arch is really pretty loose and does not sit up straight. So I'm thinking you're on target that the shock bushings are dead. One...
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DWell new oil will do that:) There are 2 hooks on the cab that engage the stubs on the side of the arch to pull it into alignment at...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.I got the truck out of the garage today. The brakes felt better. I've got all the sand out of two brakes . . . 4 more to go . . . but...
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DI like me a logical explanation…:)
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.I may have figured out what went wrong. It's what I call a "stupid user error". Me being the stupid user I am learning . . . slowly...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.I thought of that as well, but when I caged the canister, the shoe was TIGHT to the drum and the actuator was extended a lot, not where...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.I did apply the brakes several times at the start of backing out. I agree it sounds weird. The wheel is off, the front canister is...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.Correct. I adjusted the brakes yesterday and tried to back it out of the garage today. I set the shoe gap at the bottom of the drum...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.I put the adjuster in a vice and spun it with a pair of channel locks. There were a couple of tough to turn spots, which got better as...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.The brake was caged when I had the shoe on backward. The springs were on, but there was no park brake or service brake applied before I...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.I'm aware of this, however one shoe was put on incorrectly a few days ago. I did correct it, but it's possible that's when it was damaged
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.Well . . . that didn't go well. As I was backing out of the garage, the rear drivers side wheel locked up. I had adjusted the lower...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Ospho on CARC Paint.I've used Purple several times followed with a powerwash. What degreaser do you use?
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DI've got a M1088 tractor that I'm converting to be an Expedition Vehicle. I've had it for a month now and have been working mostly on...
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Ddwlindsey replied to the thread Just won an auction - M1088A1.I've now got 4 tires mounted, the two up front and two at the rear. I've done two rear brakes. While the tires were off, I painted...
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