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Yes Diesel shops are there to make money, but reusing a head gasket that has already been torqued down is just begging for a "comeback" and that lost money comes out of the shop and ultimately the mechanics pockets. No company is willing to roll those dice for the small cost of a new gasket...

I've looked at that kit from Meritor and yes they are extremely expensive ! It would cost more then my truck is worth and then some ! Plus all the fabrication for our older axles. I would go with one of the kits from Boyce or try what several members here have done first. The transit agency had...

The problem with reusing a "diesel" engine head gasket is the compression of the "flame ring" or compression ring . It has nothing to do with a heat cycle but the compression of this ring. Just like the "crush sleave" in a Chevy differential, once it is crushed it cannot be recrushed . If you...

Spoonerist I have a question I've been meaning to ask you. How do you access your island ? Also how do you bring in supplies and most importantly how did you get a Deuce there ?

Well, that's good that it's only a cyst and not a herniated disc. Same level of pain but the herniated disc has to be cut out and that leads to total disc failure down the road. Good luck !

I agree with Mullaney's assessment. I personally have a Warn 18,000 Ibs winch on my Deuce, but I don't use a winch every day. One thing not mentioned is the space used by a "mechanical" winch. You have the PTO sticking out, plus a driveline going alongside your engine. Makes working on that side...

Electronic regulators can be "fickle" things at times. I've had good name brand units act strange straight out of the box, and no name units that worked great. It can come down to a simple bit of solder on a transistor causing trouble. So for my 2 cents worth, if it charges your batteries and...

The Canadian guards were real nice. Asked me where I was going, did I have any weapons and did I plan on leaving anything in Canada. I did joke and say I had to go to the bathroom so I would be leaving something. The guard just smiled and passed us through. Coming back the US guards were a real...

Hey "Duuane" we got home safe and sound today. The engine and transmission didn't move an inch ! For all you guys out there following Duuane's build, I just want to say he is a real "stand up" guy ! Met him in person today for the first time and he is a real gentlemen and mechanic ! I had bought...

Sorry I didn't reply earlier. This transmission has several peculiarities including "recharging" the hydraulic lines after a complete rebuild. Make sure you have added the proper amount of fluid first, then let it sit running for at least an hour. Then go and shift through the gears. Slowly...

YES !!! Don't cross-thread the fittings !!!! You think things are messy now, try finding and fixing a cross-threaded fitting !

Sometimes a "blood sacrifice" is required !

Here's the rest of the pictures.

I took some pictures today of the Hood Kit.

Your truck could have been a "Decontamination Rig" which means it would have had a water tank on the back. Mine was an Air Force truck too and had the double frame like yours. .

I still have my hood kit uninstalled. In fact I came across it yesterday. If you need pictures and dimensions I can do that.

The federal mandate for yearly replacement is for transit and government vehicles only, though if you read the document carefully you will see that no air-can can pass the federal standard for years. The slightest leak or lack of pressure is cause for replacement and or side-lining of your...

Since I still have my "Class A" CDL , which means I can drive any over the road vehicle except certain vehicles that carry Nuclear waste products, I need to know the Federal Laws. Since the Class A,B,C style license was introduced years ago every state in the union has gone to it and every other...

Yes. You can pull it out with some needle nose pliers though. Then clean it up and reinstall the stopper and plug.

Now that looks real nice !