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A report back. I got it to it's destination, but in this Texas heat, no telling what became of the bearings themselves. I could only keep my hand on the hubs for about 4 seconds. Too hot, I know. Before it moves again, I slip out the axles and do the repack. I suspect too much preload and...

As promised, the report. Chinese hydraulic head installed by Diesel Injection in San Antonio, TX. Drove it all the way to Sanderson, TX. 250 miles or such. The weather was way HOT. Anyway, the head went in on the pump perfectly, and so far, I can recommend the Chinese job all the way. The...

Well, here I go again. Reading threads and such. Got hot hubs; can keep my hand on the rears for about 5 seconds after immediately jumping out of the truck; it was 93 degrees in the shade; I'm just concerned. It ran fine for 140 miles, but jees, those hubs were hot. No leaks, though. Any...

Man, that's nice looking! Where did you purchase the CARC?

Reviving this thread a bit here, I WAS between a rock and a hard place and after doing a little research, concluded that the Chinese hydraulic head was the way to go for my purposes. Bought it off of ebay and it actually shipped from mainland China to Texas inside of 4 days. So far I'm...

Outstanding ARYankee. If I ever break down in Arkansas I know who to call.

Be careful filling up a new tire. Read the posts on it. I went to Harbor Freight, and purchased a clip on guage so I don't have to hang around while the tire fills. Call me a ....kitty.

That's a long haul for a truck that has not been tried and tested. I'm not trying to dissuade you here, but you would really have to go through it and then some before I would vote yes on driving it all the way home. Especially in the heat we're having in our region of the world at the...

Anybody have some gasket kits for just pulling off the multifuel IP, splitting the pump from the governor, kinda sorta, and then putting it back on?

Stuart Cox, reporting for duty. Reside in El Paso. Ranch (small) in Terrell county near Dryden. I live WAAY out here. It's like living in Hawaii, except I'm not surrounded by water, but by sand. Or, put another way, I live in a forest. It's just that the trees are very small.

I just don't like to get stuck and when it rains in West Texas, the mud turns into a consistency of oily peanut butter. I'm the only one motoring around pulling everyone else out like Kenny 714 above; it's lots of fun and you can do alot of research on the structural integrity of pickup trucks...

This mileage figure you recite imho just shows that these really are TOUGH engines as well as trucks if not over reved and maintenanced correctly.

I'm going to sure tune in, even though I'm in Texas, to sweet home Alabama.

The transfer cases in our Deuces are used in the competition 'monster' trucks that compete in dirt arenas. I don't know what would be more stout than that. ??

NICE looking truck! Welcome to the real site for all the info you'll ever need for your truck.

Wow. This is interesting. Heat the plug versus heat the housing. Heat=expand. Cherry red steel= soft. (Soft plug 1/2 inch hole will booger). How about heating the housing lightly just around the plug exterior, then being ready with a 3/4 " air impact or better yet a 1" impact and get it...

Looks like your're in Kentucky; why not have them just push start it off with a forklift and take your chances and go in a last resort? Once you get it off the base, check the brakes and all the fluids, etcc. Don't ever drive one of these 7 ton trucks without a thorough check over.

I can't take the credit....thank Barrman. He hits several nails on the head in his post #11 above, and accurately. The bit about being on the border with military vehicles is the central issue. It would take alot of coordination to put one of these together, CBP and the Park Rangers comes to...

Preview it. Go look at it before you buy, if at all possible.

I'm being candid here; I don't know it would be good to get a convoy or whatever down there. I know I stuck my nose in this, but the safety of us is paramount. I know how far it is, because I just got home here in El Paso from Galveston. 835 miles one way. The 'Bend' is way down south and...