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  1. derby

    Insurance situation is crazy!

    Any reason you keep telling them it is EX- Mil? It is a truck like any other old truck. I think the EX- Mil scares folks.
  2. derby

    Insurance situation is crazy!

    I have Liberty Mutual no issues. I don't come out and say"EX Mil truck" I tell them the truth, It is an old Kaiser Dump Truck.
  3. derby

    Compression Testing on MEP 002A/003A

    LuckyDog, If You decide to rebuild the unit, I have new pistons in the box that i would be willing to donate to your cause. Send me a pm if interested.
  4. derby

    What did I stumble on, Deuce or 5-Ton??

    Nice stuff!
  5. derby

    Mack engine advice, swaps?

    Is the second video of the truck? Neat old truck, with an air starter to boot. The first thing I thought was Mad Max! He should keep it as is if possable. Well maybe a coupls deuce axles under it :shock:
  6. derby

    no blinkers or hazzards! i'm going nuts!!!

    Did you use know good replacement parts?
  7. derby

    m812 head board dimensions?

    There was a guy a few years ago in Bangor Maine that had a few of M812 cab and chassis for sale. Prolly gone now, but you never know.
  8. derby

    m812 head board dimensions?

    I will try and get you some measurements and pix to work from. Did you get the spool and filter assy.? It might be a day or so but it looks like you will have the time.
  9. derby

    Mastercool tools - any experience? Flaring tools in general?

    I have an old Imperial Eastman flare kit that has always preformed well. You must........MUST follow the directions in order to get a perfect flare every time..........Don't forget the flare fitting before you flare it, you know how i know that. Investing in a good tubing bender is always...
  10. derby

    No power!!!!

    Could be a mouse nest in the air cleaner? Do you have an infared thermometer? You could shoot all the exhaust ports and see if they are all hot, that will give you an idea if all cylinders are all firing. It can't hurt to drop the primary filter to see what is in it. Gimp, what do you think...
  11. derby

    Jackson, Tn... anyone here live around there?

    I have family there.
  12. derby

    Fuel Injection pump shutoff part failure HELP!!!!!!

    How are You making out?
  13. derby

    Fuel Injection pump shutoff part failure HELP!!!!!!

    I would pull the Hydraulic head and make sure the button on the bottom is still intact. When you have it off you can check and fish around for the broken pin. Any metal in the pump/engine is never a good thing. Also, it seems that the fuel cut off ring (?) is siezed. in order for that pin to...
  14. derby

    M54a2 drivability

    Tha LDS is not that much of a slug. You should have no troubles off road. Keep it in low and keep the rpm up it will do what you need. Do not lug it.
  15. derby

    120k BTU heater, Anyone know where I can get parts?

    I can't tell from the pix but what you need is the oil pump drive coupling. I would stop in at your local seasoned heating shop. The old timers know oil burners, the new generation would not know anything about it. From what i remember there are only a few different styles, but it is greem so it...
  16. derby

    Hi from Michigan!

    Welcome
  17. derby

    Rod knock

    Just wondering, I did not read anywhere that you filterd the oil before you put it in the tank. I think that could cause a little trouble in the fuel system.
  18. derby

    Who is near Cherry Point NC?

    I have an item that needs to be picked up there. About 1800 lbs 10'x6'x6.6' I can get it, but it would be easier if I could get it on the weekend.
  19. derby

    5 Ton Bridge Truck?!?

    I know a guy that has a Bridge Truck in the classifieds. :whistle:
  20. derby

    5 Ton Bridge Truck?!?

    I don't believe there is a spacer in the rear between the duals. From the triangle on the back and make shift rear gate I would say that they use it for silage or to haul cattle. You will need big room for that find!
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