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Guys, I have already decided to install my extra M35 primary fuel canister in its place. Questions regarding the fuel strainer are academic at this point, but thanks for the inputs! About the secondary and final filters, I like them, they are both servicable from above. Just take the cover off...

One of the design goals for this 8x8 was to reduce maintenance, brakes drums "sealed for life", no brake fluid to change, 100% air brakes, ball joints "lubed for life" using Delrin and fabric soaked with lubricant, etc. Life expectance was 20 years. Guess primary filter woudn't have to be...

Lee, the bridge plate will show thru the opening of the winter radiator cover with the flap open.

Thanks guys! I'll be using the compression fittings to rework the fuel system on the 8x8. And "nylon 11" for the lines. Tubing on order... Got a final filter canister coming from Memphis Equipment along with a fuel cut-off solenoid.

Patrick, glad you found a few goodies at least at Howard's. The weather doesn't look too good for the rest of the week, a lot of rain for the whole area, But if you make it to Clarks in Polka before they close today, they have large indoor storage facilities where you can "shop". I'm about 200...

The two different types of fittings shown here are used on the multifuel engines I have here to look at. What are the pros and cons? Is a special tool needed to install the top one?

Remember this one? :D

When you are on the road for more than a day or two, the support becomes more and more important. Either moral or or acual physical help. It can get very lonely out there although the planning when bringing tools and supplies is a large part of feeling okay on the trip. You may have noticed...

Weighed the wheel and tire assembly this morning and it may not be that easy for two average guys to handle. It weighs 220 lb on a bathroom scale. Checking with a magnet, the only part that's aluminum is the back plate on the brake drum that holds the eight studs, all other parts turns out to be...

More... I'm not showing the alcohol evaporator since it's installed, just the bottle is broken, but that's nothing.

These are the parts to the "coldweather kit" that is made for the XM757 8x8. Some parts are installed like the duct across the engine cowling, the alcohol evaporator kit and the cable from the dash area to the section of the cab where the heater is installed. Also the two nozzles under the...

Thanks Jeff, the BTU rating of the heater is 20,000 I think, but the heater will not be a problem, it's the accessories, controls, cables and ducts, the little stuff. This truck does not have the regular hot water personnel heater, but uses the fuel burning type. This is a long term project, so...

According to the ebay listing, in Romney, WV. It's in the far Eastern part of the state, not more than 100 miles West of Baltimore.

Wow, guess I'm lucky with my seals, of course it's only a '72 model.

The tire/wheel design is also unique to this vehicle. The tubeless radial tires are low profile with a 12 inch wide rim. It's spec'ed to run at only 30 psi on the highway. Tires are marked 16-20 (or 16R20 on the one Uniroyal tire that blew out). They also have a FSN number molded into the side...

I kept the "scenic" routes to a minimum on my trip since there is no place to go in case of a breakdown. Did encounter some interesting highway going North towards Joplin MO from Arkansas that kind of fit your description. There were rock overhangs that made the road seem like a tunnel cut in...

"Rebuild the cylinders on the crane"? Did I read that correctly? That's a big job! Are the seals leaking? Is there a TM procedure for that?

Patrick, no arrangement with Buddy, who you will be dealing with. If anybody needs something from Howard's, this is the time to chime in, but you have to work out the method of payment with Patrick.

Got the final fuel filter canister and the cut-off solenoid coming from Memphis, a bit costly, but I guess it's a rare engine. Jim Henry can get the bigger items and I'll get back with him. He is about 100 miles South of me and within easy reach with the deuce. Got a 5-ton winch in good...

Thanks Ron, I have an extra deuce primary fuel filter canister, so I'll use it in case the old strainer falls apart.