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  1. rustystud

    Hood Handle Installed

    I still have my hood kit uninstalled. In fact I came across it yesterday. If you need pictures and dimensions I can do that.
  2. rustystud

    modern dual circuit air over hydraulic brakes

    The federal mandate for yearly replacement is for transit and government vehicles only, though if you read the document carefully you will see that no air-can can pass the federal standard for years. The slightest leak or lack of pressure is cause for replacement and or side-lining of your...
  3. rustystud

    modern dual circuit air over hydraulic brakes

    Since I still have my "Class A" CDL , which means I can drive any over the road vehicle except certain vehicles that carry Nuclear waste products, I need to know the Federal Laws. Since the Class A,B,C style license was introduced years ago every state in the union has gone to it and every other...
  4. rustystud

    Hydraulic head fuel leak

    Yes. You can pull it out with some needle nose pliers though. Then clean it up and reinstall the stopper and plug.
  5. rustystud

    modern dual circuit air over hydraulic brakes

    Now that looks real nice !
  6. rustystud

    Air tanks lined?

    That stuff looks like someone used "fuel tank sealer" to prevent rust. The only problem is it's not meant for air tanks. I have a stainless steel air tank for my "main" or "wet" tank. Of course I also added two twenty gallon stainless steel tanks in the back for extra air to operated my air tools.
  7. rustystud

    Another of my woefully ignorant threads - suspension upgrade

    The front axle is the weak link here. I would "not" go with wide tires on the front axle. That just increases the load on the spindles. Go with a higher load range tire that is the same diameter as the rest. There are options though. "Ouverson" makes a heavy duty spindle kit, but it is pricey...
  8. rustystud

    No start on multifuel engine

    Yes.
  9. rustystud

    No start on multifuel engine

    When you had the "Hydraulic Head" off, did you notice the piston and snap-ring ? Was the snap-ring in place ? Also was the keeper in place on the bottom of the hydraulic head ? There are several things that could have gone wrong. It is extremely hard trying to diagnose the problem without seeing...
  10. rustystud

    modern dual circuit air over hydraulic brakes

    Yes, passenger and over the road Semi-trucks, and dump trucks. Basically any big rig that can cause severe harm to the general public if they have a brake failure. Considering the sometimes lack of quality control these diaphragms can have, it's a wonder they don't require them replaced every...
  11. rustystud

    No start on multifuel engine

    How completely did you rebuild the injector pump ? Did you have it totally torn down ?
  12. rustystud

    modern dual circuit air over hydraulic brakes

    We are talking about the diaphragms, not the whole can here.
  13. rustystud

    modern dual circuit air over hydraulic brakes

    According to federal regulations they do need to be replaced at least once a year, sooner if you have high mileage. I was a safety inspector and can post the regulations when I get home.
  14. rustystud

    modern dual circuit air over hydraulic brakes

    One thing you should know about brake cans is the diaphragms need to be replaced every six months to a year. They also can just tear out of the blue. I personally would not trust my life to just two brake diaphragms.
  15. rustystud

    Hydraulic head fuel leak

    Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you. I’m in North Carolina right now visiting my son. Yes that stem can break off and twist in it’s bore. I’d send you one but it will be about a week before I get home and can look for it. They are made of hardened steel.
  16. rustystud

    M35A2 LDT - Advanced Timing Question

    So you had the turbo on for some time, then you adjusted the timing to the TM's specifications, correct ? So you used the factory settings on timing. You didn't go "rogue" and try and see what advance you could set it too for the extra power.
  17. rustystud

    Hydraulic head fuel leak

    That plug has the hole in it to hold in place what I call a "stopper" . It has a stem that fits in that hole aligning it to the pump housing. There should have been that stopper when you pulled out that plug. With the amount of pressure behind that plug there is no way to keep that truck...
  18. rustystud

    M35A2 LDT - Advanced Timing Question

    Did you drive the truck after installing the turbo and then after driving adjust the timing ? What I'm trying to find out is this feeling of extra power due to the turbo or the timing.
  19. rustystud

    One of my dream trucks!

    Hey "Spoonerist" , which island are you on ? The wife and I almost bought a place on "Orcas" a few years ago. Wish we had. Now with the price of land going sky high and our stock portfolio going to the depths we cannot afford to. You should talk to my buddy about your Desoto. He has collected...
  20. rustystud

    Removing, rebuilding, reinstalling Hydraulic Head

    That price is insane ! Go to McMaster-Carr.com .
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