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I did some sanding on that All Metal and it seems to be doing good. Now we will see what the primer does to it and how well it sticks when cured. There were three good sized holes above the instrument panel in that primed spot. The holes are visible in the video of my truck. I still need to...

This belt thing got me curious and I found a bit of info on it in TM 9-8024 on page 264. It says, "The correct tension is when a light pressure on belt midway between generator and water pump pulley causes 1/2- to 3/4- inch deflection." Then I found this on page 232 of TM 9-8025-1. How does...

Did he describe how to know if the belt is too tight, too loose or just right? I need to check mine now and adjust it if needed.

So far no ill effects on mine and the battery gauge is staying in the green. I have been very pleased. I've only had it about 2 months so hopefully it stays good....

That fuel line is hopefully all of the problem. I wonder what smashed it up like that? Is that first picture from yesterday with the ladies wearing jackets??!! It is close to 100 degrees down here with the heat index at 121. I need to move further north. You might consider one of these for...

Great info. Drilling a small hole would be effective then. The old one does have a larger opening. That is what is causing me some concern with the new one. The opening on the new one is 1.070 and the old is 1.500. The boiling water test made both of them start to open at 160-165 degrees and...

Finding a thermostat I am in search of a replacement thermostat to add to our parts list. I pulled the thermostat out of a parts truck to compare to one I ordered that is for a 270/302 engine and I am trying to confirm if the new one will work. It looks so different. The outside diameter is the...

U-joints added. Colors changed to look closer to the Steel Soldiers theme.

I had time this weekend to pull a u-joint and the Spicer 5-160X and Moog 330 are the exact same as what came out of the parts truck driveline. I will get them added to the parts list within the next few days. Here are pics of the new and old together. I was also able to apply some All Metal...

You will like having a functioning airpak. Makes a huge difference! Just a slight push on the brake pedal and you will feel it engage. When will you install the rebuilt one? What else did you find in that treasure chest?

That sure seems really high! If those numbers are right, maybe some name dropping would be good so I know who not to do business with. Do you think there would be any interest in the M809 series airpak power piston assembly that allows us to use the 5 ton rebuild kit if I can get them made at a...

I did a search for that exact part number and can only come up with the Spicer 5-160X which happens to be the same as the Moog 330 that I found. I am guessing what the Goat crew has is the same thing? If you get a chance, could you confirm measurements for me unless I get around and get one...

Dave, those beautifully taped transmission gasket kits arrived yesterday in great shape. Not even a scrape or wear spot on them. Someone took good care of them on their way south. Thank you very much for sending them to me. I was surprised to see the 1986 date on them. I had no idea Canada...

Does anyone have a NOS u-joint laying around that measurements could be taken off of to confirm if this is a replacement? If anyone already has a good part number for them, that would be great too. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/OPJ0/330.oap?ck=Search_330_-1_751&keyword=330 I figured...

If you get one, could you post some pics of it compared to the original? Maybe we can add this to the parts list if they are right.

I really like that paint job on Gizmo. Was the check valve bad in the old airpak or was it something else?

Thank you for the offer. Since I already ordered the All Metal, I am going to experiment with it first. If it doesn't work, I'll order my own tinning tools since I will have at least one more truck that will need some work too. SturmTyger....I also found these shift knobs at McMaster Carr. They...

That is neat! How would a person keep it from running off of a side panel?

Could you move your trip down here to next weekend instead of this fall so you can show me how to do it? :-D I was out looking at what I have to fill and was using a straight edge to see how bad things are. I really don't think it will be too bad. Everything was way less than 1/4 inch deep...

I also found USC All Metal. http://uschem.com/index.cfm?page=productDetail&id=54 I have a lot of research to do so I can get this truck done.