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If the cam still spun, then you could remove the cam and hold-down plate in one assembly. I've done that many times in the past. Then you put the shaft in a press and using a bearing splitter push off that gear. Since it is frozen you will need to press it off in the field and that involves the...

That's so funny ! Reminds me of what some stranger at the gas station said when I rolled up with my Deuce. He was absolutely positive the Deuce could go completely under water and come out half a mile away with no problems and no modifications. I tried to explain that the engine needed to...

The average drum brake system has a pressure of 800 PSI in the 1/4" to 5/16" lines. Now multiply that by the surface area of the piston and you will get the pressure the housing needs to hold. Then you need to factor in a safe working pressure and burst pressure. Usually it is 3:1 . It's been a...

Yes I believe that is the number. It is "red" and the MIL number is either 5606 or something really close. It's about $50.00 a quart. Though I got a break on buying a gallon of it. There are several companies selling it now in smaller quantities. You used to have to buy it in fifty-five gallon...

Well there's two ways to go that I know of off hand. One, find the Snap-On tool that uses a round pull leg that you install through the gear holes and swivel to catch the backside of the gear. The second is to use a "wide" bar puller to catch the outside of the gears teeth. Be careful with this...

It usually ends up a stinking gooy mess. I've seen good AT540's go for as little as $350.00 . They are not popular anymore because of the lack of an overdrive gear. A good TH4L80E is around $700.00 and just as strong as a AT540 when built right. They actually share the same "forward" and...

Totally agree ! False advertising should not be tolerated, especially in Automotive Brake Parts ! That could mean life or death if you have a failure.

Remember last June ? Temps in the 100's ! I don't think anyone well escape the heat in summer anymore.

Last year I had priced out cutting back my driveline. They quoted me $450.00 . If you can get it done cheaper, go for it !

Sorry but your transmission is toast. Any water on the clutch discs will cause "delamination" of material. Since this set for three years there is no way any clutch disc will be good. That includes the torque convertor lock-up clutch too. Also the rust factor on the valves and other hard parts...

Yes. That has me concerned too. I have looked at a DuraMax swap, but they want $5000.00 for a "high mileage" engine around here. I'm trying to find a good MultiFuel I can rebuild, but they are becoming more scarce then Hens teeth !

The oil your suppose to use in a "airpack" has water repelling quality's and rust repellents in it. It is mostly used in Aircraft hydraulics. I have a gallon on hand, but it is pricey. Another thing I have successfully used in the past is "silicone grease" on the "airpacks" piston and seal and...

That injection pump can be used in a Deuce. You just need to "tweek" the settings a bit. I've used parts from other tractors that had an American Bosch PSB6A pump before. That pump was used on "many" vehicles. So if you come across one at a "swap" meet somewhere and it's reasonably priced, buy it !

Yeah, disc brakes have their problems too. Still won't change the minds of the manufactures.

That is one sweet engine swap ! I see your engine has a A/C compressor on it. Going to have A/C in the cab now ? That will be nice when your travelling down south.

I'm a big fan of drum brakes, especially on trucks. They can take more damage from rocks and debris than disc brakes can. A small pebble can disable a disc brake caliper ! The sad reality is that disc brakes are cheaper to make and have greater stopping power without brake fade then drum brakes...

Yes. I know that feeling well !

The "handwriting" is on the wall guys. These old drum brake vehicles will not be supported much longer. On any old vehicle. Every new vehicle made now has disc brakes. Much cheaper to make, and less warranty problems for the manufacturer. Even in the old car world it is becoming harder to find...

Usually the slip joint goes "up" . That is to prevent debris and water settling in to the slip joint. So if your installing the shaft between the differentials, then point the slip joint towards the front of the truck.

OK, full throttle in 1/2" is not good. That means you either broke something or something has come loose in the injection pump. Since it has been coming on relatively slow, that should mean something has come loose. There is quite a few things that can come loose in the injection pump that could...