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According to PS monthly issue #88 1960 series tyhe snatch block for the g742 and g749 trucks is FSN 3940-609-8026 rated for up to 1/2" wire rope with a 6.5" sheave 10,000 lbs working load. The 5 ton G744 model is FSN 3940-630-9932 3/4" wire rope with a 10" sheave 30,000 working load. Given...
Its time to change the oil and the gaskets that come with the filters are not the correct size. is there a NAPA number for the proper rubber gasket at the base of the canister and the hard fiber gasket that goes under the bolt on top?
After swimming I always pull the plugs on the diffs to check for water in the 90W oil.The front diff usually shows signs of water so I drain and flush. The front axle boot zippers are probably the weak spot. i also pull the front hub and check for water and repack if water is present. A...
I changed out the front axle boots today and here are some part numbers for the seal thats located behind the hub 50852CR also, the 2 small roller bearings on the top and bottom of the steering knuckle are Timken A-2047.
I was at the national show Friday afternoon and Saturday. Got a chance to see an LVT-4 owned by Tom Price in action swimming in the pond. What a sight to see! 30 tons of WWII history doing waht it was made to do. Got a chance to talk to Tom as he had a few other nice pieces on display, nice...