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Redpawn you are a good man. To others, this would simply be "residue". Hm. An M816 with an M900 drivetrain would be nice!

:roll: I really did not WANT to be right! It does not appear to be a severe bend. As long as the extension runs in and out without binding you will likely be just fine. Maybe it can be straightened. **thinking of boom on wooden blocks and a heavy loader gently pushing down in the middle**

Is it an optical illusion or is the boom bent? Congrats on getting her running!

Good job!

Old gasket: When you look at the gap between block and head 6 tabs are sticking out. They are designed to let the gasket "vent". Oil can leak from there (it is intended to allow overpressure to vent off instead of blowing the gasket). The fire rings are separate (not that you could see that with...

So, the yellow one started as a naturally aspirated multifuel that was "turboed " at some point. That large turbo is off an LDS465-1A. It is impressive, but the D-turbo (the smaller non whistler) is more effective. I'd look at the casting forward and below of the data plate for the TD letters...

So you got the suspension done? Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

Would you mind posting pics of the suspension? I have never seen the 108 one, so it would be really interesting!

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?67703-What-did-you-do-to-your-deuce-this-week/page744 Post #7439 I had the rear end jacked up by the frame, axles hanging free. It was easy to pivot the spring pack out of the way.

This here forum thinks it was the Detroit 6-53: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?119838-Deuce-with-6v92T-Detroit-and-transmission The 6-53N (which apparently is used in military configuration) has 5.2 litre displacement, is 39 inches long, 40 inches wide, 43 inches high and weighs...

And there went another half hour of productive work time, reading a thread instead, thanks to SETOYOTA!

I'd love to find an M108. I have a soft spot for these little cranes. Good luck with the restauration!.