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We had a waste oil heater in the shop i worked at (retirement job) and always had issues with donated oil.... Set the fuel containers outside (0 degrees here this morning) If containers sit water should separate out and freeze. Then pour the diesel off, leaving ice in container. Still only...
We used Amsco Valley forge for a lot of oddball stuff when i worked at the shop. Must have been alot of old timers there, you'd call with a question and they always managed to find someone that knew the answer off the top of their head!
It's a wholesale only type place, but if shipping to...
Been driving Square bodies and GM products for about 40 years.... IMHO no harm done using ATF. The leak/seal damage was inflicted by me while cleaning, blasting and painting the steering box!
I always use the appropriate oil or lube on whatever i'm working on (for customers or self). GM...
Thanks for the response..... Understand this isn't a "willy nilly" repair but not super technical either.... I've had issues with remans in the past, lots of issues! And even with a "limited" lifetime warranty, I have to do the job a second, and sometimes more, time!!!! Used to get...
Next on the list is replacing the steering input shaft seal.
Would prefer and think I can do it with box installed. Have to pull steering column anyway to replace wiper switch and investigate ign stiff when cold.
Seal kit for that end is cheap, but would I be better off using the gm...
Springs are in. Raised it apx 1.25 inches. Half inch of that is thicker spring pack (4 vs 3 lv) Will probably settle a bit but higher capacity will alleviate the interference issue . No clue as to road manners, as not currently liscensed....
Definitely going to need some sort of step...
285 75 16 will work. Normally it doesn't rub, but large load of wood and some off road maneuvering will sometimes barely touch lower fender. Am replacing my 3 leaf front springs with 4 leaf, between new and additional leaf should clear now!
85 series tires are available now, but may eventually...
Quite a few years ago my new to me M1008 was warming up prior to plowing..... Looked outside and the cab was full of smoke!!!!!!!!!!!
Long story short, mouse nest in heater box was in contact with the heater resistor and caught fire.
Moral of the story is, if vehicle has been sitting, or...
M1008:
So, have upgraded (this year) from a 7.5' to 8' Fisher speedcast plow.
Headers and exhaust installed when truck redone were fine until I started plowing last year. These were used Hookers from my Camaro... Header to front shaft interference is pretty common on the square bodies...
With wheel jacked up crack bleeder. If it releases it's a hydraulic issue. Seen rubber hoses collapse and hold pressure, MC, Etc.... If no release then it's a mechanical issue at each wheel. (Unlikely, but never say never)
Would suggest alignment prior to driving couple thousand miles on new tires! Only adjustment (other than steering wheel center) is toe-in. Start soaking tie-rod and drag link adjustments sleeves now!
I used to buy from Amsco Valley forge. Web site is a little awkward, but whenever I called the person on the other end was ALWAYS knowledgeable, or passed me to the one who was. Imagine that, a REAL person!!! Only sells to wholesale, but most people "know" someone in the trades.....
Believe the speaker brackets came from here: https://www.73-87.com/Parts/7387SpeakerBrackets/73-87%20Cab%20Corner%20Speaker%20Brackets.htm
I also purchased and installed the same set. Happy with the end result. Rifle brackets removed in my case, radio and tunes more important than securing...
Quick google of that GM number says it's correct cover. Trans case may have been replaced at some point. I wouldn't drill transmission case, but can you drill through cover to use the two bottom bolts? Only real purpose is to keep debris away from seals/rotating parts... nothing structural!