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I see my "Stalker" is back.

It's not about the load but the travel of the differential. The differential should be able to move all the way up to the frame stops, and all the way down to the limit of the torque rods. Knowing this you can determine the length of the driveline you need. Using a hydraulic-jack you can move...

The heavy wear side will go to the rear of the engine. Remember the crank is "pushed" by the clutch . That causes the wear on the rear facing side of the bearing.

Yes !!! It is so tiring to maintain that level of concentration for hours. Just driving to Eastern Washington having to go over the Cascade Mountains can wipe me out . The Deuce is not a "cruiser" by any means. Even when I was still a young man in the Marines, having to drive the Deuce for more...

Brake leaks can be a real pain to find sometimes. Especially with new brake fluid, as it is pretty clear looking. Whenever you open a "line" you really need to pay attention for leaks.

The pitting on the bearings is more than likely due to moisture in your oil. When it gets hot enough the water boils off and cause's these small pits. The only cure for excessive moisture in an engine is to run it on a daily basis. Since the pitting is not widespread and into the brass part yet...

That is so funny you are mentioning the "idiots" who love to jump in front of your truck at speed too ! When I was still working at the Transit department, I had to drive the wrecker to retrieve broken down buses. The wrecker is 40ft long and the articulated buses are 60ft long . With the tow...

Thats good to know Todd. Thanks !

You use "Plastigage" on dry surfaces. Remember there is already clearance there. So the plastic will flow into the empty space.

Like the others have already mentioned, a Deuce at 60MPH is just downright scary. Set aside the brake issue. The steering geometry is not set up for it. Mine can cruise at 55MPH but it really likes 50MPH better. I know about working on the Deuce with "medical conditions" . It is a pain...

They do make a "line" wrench that has provision for a torque wrench, but there pricey. Just use your best judgement.

Before you condemn the wheel cylinders check the fittings going into the wheel cylinders. These are supposed to be torqued to 40ft Ibs . Some manuals say 60ft Ibs. I had this happen to mine years ago. It ended up being the right front rear axle. Tightened the line down really good and no leak...

That's a nice looking Dodge you have there ! Though I would have used a 318cid engine instead. Let's keep a Dodge a Dodge. What happened to the bed though ?

For me it was the "dirt" factor. Every time you needed to check the fluid you had to be extra careful about getting dirt into the master cylinder. Plus, you needed a flashlight to see into it.

I've seen this happen on "farm" equipment quite a few times. In fact, my father bought a 1940 IHC TD-6 diesel dozer that had this very condition. According to the previous owner it would go through "spells" of overheating then heal itself. One, it's not alive it cannot "heal" itself. Two, if...

I thought he "blew" his head gaskets ? I didn't read where he has had continuous blowby. In that case I agree with your uncle. You need to remember that the MultiFuel has one of the highest compression ratios of any diesel engine out there. That means any problem with piston rings or valve...

I've used that trick before. The only problem we had was the head ripped out several studs when it cut loose. If you do decide to use this method, make sure the nuts are loosened to the same degree on each stud. Seems we had a couple odd nuts tighter than the other ones. These two studs took the...

I'd pull them out and check them, then clean the threads up real good. Use a wire wheel to get into the threads. Or better yet replace them with "ARP" studs. Also use a "counter-sink" bit to cut an edge on the bolt holes. This cuts back the deck that gets raised when you use studs. A single...

You can use a "Loctite" or "FelPro" gasket sealer designed for heads. I've had good luck with the "Loctite" product. Though you shouldn't really need it if the block deck is finished nice and the heads are properly flat.

Wow ! That is so cool that you have read "Lucifer's Hammer" !!! That book had a profound effect on my life. I actually bought an "IHC Travelall" after reading it. It started me on my book collecting too. As of now I have over 18,000 books. Most are technical manuals of one sort or another. I...