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The issue with the bushing that is supposed to be in the spindle is actually a non-issue. For what ever reason they removed that bushing when they converted the axle over to the A3 axle. Check both the A2 and A3 parts manuals and you will see it is gone. I found that out the hard way when I put...

Well someone has to tell wreckerman he is doing good things once in a while. Even if it is the first time. After all it is Christmas you Grinch's. P.S...... I am trying to clean up my act.

Do what wreckerman says and you will be fine. He is right

Greg: I agree that without a issue wheel weight it would be very hard to balance the wheel. I did not think that was to much for the issue wheel weight however. As specialized parts are always more then off the shelf parts.

Or you could go to Ryder Fleet and only pay $1.28 each for the Budd 37888 nuts. I have ordered enough to do all the wheels. They come in 25 nut lots. Shipping is only $7.95 for all sales under $99. Nicer price, easier on the OD truck fund. Got to love the Google search function. Outer...

A job well done Glen. Enjpoy your semi retirment.

I priced the canister from a few sources and found the CAT one was cheaper than a lot of them were. So I use the CAT one. But as was mentioned above, you can buy the canister at any good truck stop. I use the block heaters on all my diesel trucks both civilian and military. When the...

I start to add a fuel conditioner for the gelling problem whenever the temperature gets below 32 degrees. Have never had a truck of mine that I have maintained have a gelling problem doing the 32 degree conditioner add program. I use either power service white or stanadyne purple. Am using more...

Took my M818 and put a M109 box on it. Then did the inside of the box into a off road camper.

Put the sight glass modification on today. Easy to do. Looks like what I wanted to end up with. Easy to see with just the side panel down. Thanks to Garp for knowing just what elbow to use. These CAT guys that have been in that outfit for a long time sure know their stuff. If you argue with them...

One needs to be concerned about the inside diameter and the length of the spring. However the most important spec is the compression factor. There are different diameter wires used to make compression springs that have varying hardness of each. If you stick with getting the correct inside...

Yes I used the spring part number hndrsonj listed above and they work well. No problem. Did you replace the rubber between the fender and the support also? New live rubber makes a big difference. I most always replace them anyway on all my deuces whether they need it or not.. As a matter of...

Just got back from a late lunch. Recovery was about 120 mile one. The truck is a very good unit. Runs well and is very tight with no slop at all in the drive train. It is a keeper. No problems at all just a slow drive home. It will drive the 700 miles to Wisconsin with no problem I am sure. Not...

The sight glasses are in and they look good. Also Garp has just gotten the 90 degree fitting which he says looks like what we need. I am going up to Rapid City on Tuesday and will pick up the fitting. So on Wednesday or so I should have pictures etc. of the install. I believe we have what...

Geeez!!! You would not understand PB. It is just to cold here now to paint stuff. You know it is the white stuff time of the year.

Did you get this one Dan? The HF gun I have like that has painted many a truck. I bought a spare last summer cause I figured the old one would die soon. But it is still going. For $49 you cannot go wrong. Way good enough for an occasional user. By the way with that gun I use a gallon less...

Just got back from our light parade. Not enough lights on the truck. So pics were not very good. The VFW folks did the light thing. Next year I guess I will talk them into many more lights. The kids seem to have fun however. I think they just like the candy part of the deal.

I believe the old boy selling the truck is a mechanic at the local GM dealership. He keeps the truck there I think. Hence the nice shop/building. But yes we all could use a building like that. I bet the GM connection is one of the reasons the truck is in such good shape .

Dan the recovery is set for next Tuesday the 6th. Weather permitting. Will drive it to my place until you can fetch it. There are 3 folks along the way that have OD trucks and they are alerted so were we to have any trouble we are ready for any problems. Two of the guys have large service...