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Recent content by Smokindodge

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    Dongfeng cummins engines??? Are all cumins engines made in China?

    There are several foundries they cast at around the world. Most all of the ram truck 6.7’s are Chinese as well as a large portion of ISXs and X15s. Being made in China isn’t the critical part. Who sets the acceptable tolerance is, and mother Cummins handles that business close to the chest...
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    Engine knocking LDS-456

    Nope. Absolutely not. Dead Wrong. Every mechanical pumped Diesel engine has injection lines of the same length. Otherwise the injection timing would be off. Even most of the common rail diesels have similar length lines. To the OP: pull the oil fill cap while it’s running, see if you...
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    Spring hangers and hardware

    My 1971 m35a2 has had a front end collision and the steer spring hanger and steering pitman arm are sheared off. (Purchased it like this) I have replacement parts on hand but I’m curious about the best way to fasten the new spring hanger to the frame. I have new grade 8 hardware to bolt it...
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    Full on airbrakes?

    Howdy, FNG here. My background is heavy equipment and truck repair, just got my first deuce today. Mine has been sitting and I’m sure I will have to go all the way through the brake system. I’ve driven them before and remember the brakes being somewhat less than stellar as originally equipped...
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    Howdy from missouri

    She doesn’t have her face on yet. ;) I have to repair a spring mount and shackle mount then it should. It was hit in the drivers steer tire and broke the spring mounts and bent the frame. Nice little project. its a multifuel. I am in Tipton, little west of Jefferson City. Somewhere...
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    Howdy from missouri

    Just bought my first M35 (1971) truck today. Pretty excited about fixing it up!
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