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Howdy, Thanks for all of the help and support! I will post a write up of my entire procedure including all of the supporting details as soon as the project is complete. This project is the second phase of my torque rod repair...

Thanks Everone! I should have asked this earlier... Is there any programing that will be disrupted by disconnecting the batteries? If so how do your reprogram the affected device when you reconnect the batteries? All info and Comments Greatly Appreciated! Thanks, Tom

Howdy, I need to MIG weld several fittings on my 923a2. My truck has the CTIS "deleted" (controller still mounted) and is otherwise completely stock. I will be welding a stud on the face of the torque rod insert. I have tested this on a defective insert out of the truck and it does not...

Howdy, The following information was developed during my repair of a separated insert from a torque rod on my 923a2 (I had the lower, front right insert separate from the torque rod). My goal was to complete the repair without a major disassembly of the rear axle carriage or stripping the...

Hi Folks, I have finished my repairs and I am writing up two separate postings; one relating to the repair and a detailed description of the tools required to fix the defective torque rod without disassembling the drive-line/carriage/axles and one post relating to my retrofit of retaining...

Howdy sandcobra164, While you have your spare on the bench it would be a huge help to me (and possibly others) if you could publish the technical info for the fittings required to make an emergency repair bypass kit! If I crawl under my truck and remove parts to measure them you know something...

Things I would consider... Howdy, A few things you might want to consider when buying a simple step down converter are: 1 - The device should implement PWM technology (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-width_modulation) 2 - No load current draw: You don't want the converter to draw power...

Howdy, Well thanks to everyone for your help, advice and comments! This weekend I will remove the torque rod and prep it for pressing new fittings. However, I am Very Seriously thinking about making a retaining setup so the torque rod cannot fall off. I travel alone (with an old Golden...

Howdy, Today while slowly rolling down a hill the back of my M923 kicked hard to the right when I applied the brakes (gently) and there was a non-standard clank/clunk. When I climbed down to take a look I found the the first rear axle right tire almost touching the second rear axle right side...

Howdy 74M35A2, I think the EGT and boost gauges should tell the tail and if everything looks good then I'm a happy guy. The truck runs very well but I have no basis for comparison nor enough miles to calculate the MPG. Since this truck (1990) is pre low sulfur do most folks run a fuel...

Thanks for the feedback wheelspinner! Given your experience I think I will install boost and EGT gauges before changing anything. If everything looks good while I'm out and about then I'll just work on other todo's and be happy with what I have! Happy Trails, tom n tyler

Howdy, I have a new to me 923A2 and I have shade tree mechanical skills at best and virtually no diesel skills at all! When I got my truck the previous owner told me that "maybe the guy he bought the truck from turned up the fuel". I have read all of the threads I could find relating to...

Howdy, You may also find these helpful while debugging this problem: http://www.wheel-check.com/detection.html YMMV... Happy Trails, tom n tyler

Howdy, Just a quick note about the Behr paint with primer mixed in... I painted a house with the Behr/primer paint and it Did Not Turn Out Well (Northern NV with lots of hot sun in the summer)! When I took samples to Home Depot the paint manager told me I was a Big Dummy for not using a...

Never mind my error as I have a 923-A2... (I had previously asked what it took to install the alternator.) ;-( Tom

FYI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8TeD04Qdoc&list=PLSw6mhcLSL-MQ8nkmYpUSF1vaMhU2rTV4&index=9 YMMV, tom n tyler

My problem is that I can't hear/discern any "knock" or "bad" sounds over the diesel clatter! ;-) tom n tyler

On a side note, I'm powder coating some parts to give it some eye candy. We just finished the indicator light cluster (flat black w/white letters) that holds the indicator lights found in front of the steering wheel. Looks great and it is very durable. Now on to other parts! How did you...

Hi Folks, Well I just upgraded from my 1962 Unimog 404 to a M923A2 and while I want to get the CTIS up and running there are a few tasks before those on the optional list ;-) So here's what I'm thinking about doing to make adjusting tire pressure easier than doing each tire separately...