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  1. Jason O

    MT654 Lock up in 1st

    Has anyone tried to force a lock-up in 1st gear by powering the soleniod? I'm looking to maximize engine braking. I have a steep hill to travel down any time I take the truck out. The ideal speed is right around where the converter unlocks in 2nd as engine speed drops, resulting in loss of...
  2. Jason O

    M939 Crew Cab with Soft Top???

    Crew cab builders- Have any of you considered a soft top for your truck? I'm thinking about biulding an extended cab w/o rear doors, or a "shorter" crew cab with less room in the rear seat row. The builds I have read about all have hard tops, and I'd like to try one with an easily removable...
  3. Jason O

    What vehicle uses this dropside / tailgate.

    Hi Everyone Two of these dropsides were in the bed of my 923 when I got it from G/L. They don't appear to belong to this type of bed, and I don't know if they are tailgates or sides. Width 91" Height 18" Fiberglass construction. I'll give these away on the Free section of the classifieds...
  4. Jason O

    Fuel system leaks - suction side, air in lines etc.

    Hi Guys - I've been reading alot of posts about fuel problems on the suction side of the systems. Fuel starvation, low side leaks allowing air in fuel lines, etc seem to be a common headache on our trucks. One trick I have used is to install a short piece of clear vinyl tubing to use as a...
  5. Jason O

    Photo attach test

  6. Jason O

    6CTA 8.3 - Check your balancer pulley / vibration dampers

    Hello Everyone I noticed my drive belt was not alligned and beginning to fray. The vibration damper/ harmonic balancer began to seperate at the rubber layer, and the outer section moved away from the engine a 1/4 inch. Replacing the balancer is an easy repair and does not require a puller to...
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