Recent content by nitro_rat

Sorry this is a little late, but here is the scoop on solid axle caster: Caster with power steering should be +6-7* (top of the spindle tilted towards the back of the vehicle). With manual steering around +2-4* is much easier to steer. If tilting the pinion up to set pinion angle with a...

You can turn the governor up to 2400-2500 rpms on the cummins without hurting it. Pulling trucks do more. You'll damage it faster by lugging it than by revving it. I wouldn't hesitate to turn 2400 rpms.

Most important thing is weight on the rear end. I have pushed 2+ ft of snow with a Peterbilt on the highway, loaded. Can run highway speeds in 18" :D (I'd rather drive on fresh snow than a plowed road). Just throw a load of firewood or sand or something in the back and you'll be good to go...

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: flame throwing deuce I do know how the hot rodders do it. On a gas engine, the flame thrower can use unburned fuel to make the flame. The old school way to do it is a model T coil box and spark plug in each exhaust pipe. To throw flames, you get going down the road, mash...

Here's another source. Check out the link on this page for "locking L handles." Different styles and mounting available, also "non-locking L handles" to make the other side match. 8) http://www.austinhardware.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=2

Best looking 5-tonner I've seen! Can you provide gas mileage info before and after the tire swap?