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Nice looking truck. In the army, We called it the "Batmobile". Because the way the shop doors open, like Batman open his wings. This vehicle was used by Engineer units alot. Impressive truck when used properly.
There is an oil perserve that you apply to the cable as you're installing it. Don't know the actual name for it. This prevents rust and keeps the cable flexiable under load.
With your liner broken up like it is, just in case you want to rebuild it, Look at your crankshft bearings and rod bearings. Once coolant gets onto the bearings, they are ruined. You will need to replace them, also. Just a little insight form a Diesel Mechanic.
The whiffle tree was rarely used in the military. For one reason, Not to many knew how to use them. Using the chains were quicker to hookup the truck and get it out of there. The pins were missing all the time, thats another reason.