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I was looking for some helpful info for my 5 ton. What is everybody using for batteries in their machines. Also what brand, CCA's, and any other helpful tips. Also the coolant. What ratio is recommended 50/50 , 70/30 , 60/40, and a good maker. I always use distilled water so I would just like to...
Can anyone help me with this one. My fuel gauge always reads full no matter if there is only 1/2 or evn 1/4 of fuel in the tank. Just figured someone has been down this road before. The help would be appreciated.
Yes I have read somewhere that this infact uses a piston and a smooth honed cylinder surface. Hope this never wears out . You are right a good run cleans it right out. Read in that manual you mentioned and thats the right engine temp, 180. Thanks for the help.
Thanks bjorn. I must have gotten my resources mixed up. I thought ldt was 175 hp & lds was 205 hp. The good thing is the crankcase oil does not appear to have any excessive diesel fuel smell or presence. Also were would one obtain the diaphram or seal for the FDC. aLso while were on the topic...
I was wondering if there was someone who could help explain to me on how to by pass the compensator pump on my multifuel engine. I only burn home heating oil or pump diesel. I was also wondering if that this procedure is not recommended. I guess that compensator is there for a reason. Help on...
Bio alternatives
It is certainly not an issue of lubricity as I am sure you know. It is more of a consistency issue. This stuff really congeals in lower climates. can tell you that if you have heating equipment that runs on #2 home heating oil this Bio stuff is a god sent product.
I have a 1954 m54-a2. I am sure this question has been asked many times. Other than purchasing the hub locking mechanism for each hub, is there any way that I can make this truck a 2 wheel driver. I know when I shift into reverse an air valve disengages the all wheel drive for reverse backing...
5 Ton trip
I just drove a 5 ton that I just purchased from KY to MA. It cost about 350.00 in fuel. You have a couple good options. If you have a class A license rent a tractor and possibly obtain the tow bar for the 2/12 - 5 ton and tow it with the tractor. Of course you now there are a few...