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Here is another piece for Devilman Mike to fab up and sell, a starter heat shield found on the LDS465-2 engine. I don't believe that I have seen it on any other multifuel engine. Would make a lot of sense if your engine is "turned up", in particular.

I know, you think I'm getting paranoid about this grounding stuff, internal/external washers etc. BUT, check the image below, if the parts were primed and painted before assembly, and they very likely were (at least primed, I have checked other assys), what kind of ground path is provided by the...

I need to replace 8ea O-rings on the 757, they are about 3 inches in dia and seem to have been flattened from use after 38 years. NAPA measured one of them and came back with a "discontinued".... I need the exact spec on them to go any further, so if someone has access to the right data base...

It may not look like it, but I'm making progress. Every time I take something apart, it turns into a biggie, worked on the fuel burning heater system for a couple of weeks now....

When the 8x8 was towed from Oklahoma, we suspended the rearmost axle as shown in image below for a couple of reasons, improve turning and to have spare tires available. We used a chain after the axle was lifted with the crane. Question: Is there an accepted method to this with some gizmo that...

Got some steering knuckle boots from kcgonzo yesterday. They appear to be made of vinyl, glossy and a lot stiffer than my set from Memphis. The price was right, but I may not use them after all. Anybody have experience with them? I have a really hard time with the zipper and that's right here on...

Setting up to test and gain confidence in the fuel burning heater. So far I have the blower and pump under control, still need to plumb up the pump to a fuel source. I like the fact that it can be used as an independent system and produce heat without the engine running....

I have now been using this paint for more than six momths and the parts painted in early Spring are still rich in color and matches original parts. The paint is also very hard and I hope it stays this way. I have taken pictures under various conditions to attempt to get a good color...

Looking for info and found this site. Good to know when putting things back together. http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html

I have begun to look for new radiator hoses for the LDS465-2 engine and one shop suggested "Flex Hose", I'll have a sample available this afternoon. Has any of you any experience with this? Upper : NSN 2930-00-045-1328 Lower : NSN 2930-00-045-1603

I have accumulated a large quantity of drill bits, mostly because I tend to get a new one instead of sharpening the ones I already have. I can do a fair job with the bench grinder, but not like new. Question 1: Good sharpening techniqe, please describe. Question 2: Good electric sharpener...

Cooked the T-stat on the range top the other day. Checked for opening and closing. Worked good. Also noted that the hose connection to the radiator was "like new" on the inside, while the recirculating connection to the waterpump was coated with normal coolant system residue, an indication that...

With the injection pump problem last week, I found it necessary to remove the radiator for access to the crankshaft (for manual turning). So, with the radiator removed the front of the engine was cleaned up and the coolant hoses and drive belts ready for replacement. There are also coolant hoses...

I suspect that these numbers represent date codes for the belts (week and year) and if so, they give a pretty good understanding of the maintenace performed over the years. For example, the compressor drive belt was changed in 1975. This for a vehicle that was used at the field artillery...

Is there a table available crossing mil and commercial drivebelt numbers? Bringing the old belt(s) to the store works too, just wondering.

Moving right along from one task to another, finding more and more work on the LDS465-2 engine. Now, I'm past the injection pump, radiator, drivebelts, idler arm, compressor pulley and starting in on the old 2-inch coolant hoses. The projects are piling up, layer after layer. Not complaining...

Uncovered what looked like a loose cap screw on the idler arm (image 1), but it turned out to be a brokes grade 5, 5/8 dia bolt (image 2). The broken bolt is in the water pump housing, so if it comes to a worst case, it can be taken off and brought to a machine shop. I have used screw...

Of course, the compressor pulley just has to be difficult on the multifuel engines and the dash two is no exception. It requires a special tool to pull it and to be able to change belt. Part number is 602195. I suppose that if the puller is on hand, the job is a bit easier compared to the other...

About two years ago, I bought a used deuce fuel tank, which included a pump at a bargain price. I spent a lot of time cleaning it because it had rust flakes on the inside and pinholes that needed repair. Oh well, it was a fuel tank and I needed one for my heated tank project. To make a long...

A little less than a year ago, I replaced the hydraulic head on the IP of my deuce. The engine simply quit running after idling for a short time at a refuling (Joplin, MO). Today, I took the hydraulic head apart and the conclusion is that fine particles of dirt in the fuel caused scoring and...