Recent content by RParker

The spring I ordered was too light, but the seal from Memphis was much stiffer than the original, so I didn't use one. But I am convinced my idea will work. Buy the proper size spring stock, cut it a little long(an inch or so) and inter-lace the coils at the ends. To secure it, slip a piece of...

After disassembling my air-pack, Find I need {at least one) of the piston cups in the proportional valve. The dimensions are: 1 1/16" O.D. x 11/16"I.D. x 1/4" H. Has anyone got a source for these. I'm coming up dry.

Haven't found anything locally (auto parts, hardware store, or arts and craft store). But McMaster Carr has spring stock listed, and if my measuring is correct, I've found a match.

Does anyone have a source for the springs on the dust seal on the front axle? Broke a rusty one, and the kit from Memphis doesn't have a new one. Thanks.

I was hoping to just change the shoes and be done, but that would have been to easy. The cylinders are pitted and in need of serious attention. The cylinder that I pulled is larger (1 3/8" dia.)than the spares that I've had for years. My question is this, what do I have? A Canadian replacement...

Thanks, but I picked up a pair at Aberdeen about 5 years ago.

I am hoping to just change shoes, since there hasn't been that many miles put on over the years and no visible leaks. One lining torn loose and was causing grief.

Hi, I think I know the answer to this, but is there any way to change brake shoes without removing the hubs?

The VS3460A is on order, as well as an oil filter ( Baldwin P52 ). I would like to replace the rubber lines from the filter. Has anyone done this and where do you get replacements? And finally, I've been using Castrol HD30 in the engine, should I keep using it or is there better option?

The push rod cover gasket I bought 12+ years ago and never put it on. It is Fel-Pro# PS 3461 C. I'm trying to locate the top locally now.

Thanks for the response. That is a great looking truck. I'm not going to get anywhere near that, but I will improve my truck a little.

Hi guys, I finally decided to fix an oil leak on my M-135. It's the valve cover gaskets, and since I'm removing everything from the passenger side of the engine, I thought I would paint what I could. I know the distributor should be black, but what about everything else?

Sorry I don't have the answer either, but your right about the prefix of 411. I have a question about your tow rig. Are truck and trailer rated for 6.5 tons? That's what my data plate as empty weight.

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