Merle Coggins
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When I got my engine back together and ready for oil I had some Amsoil Series 2000 0w-30 handy and I didn't feel like running out to get dino oil for it. So it has the synthetic in it and runs fine, so far. No long term reports yet. Merle
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A 3/4 ton truck should have a 218 engine. The one ton used a 230. I think you have to get up to the Ton and a half to have the big block engines.
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Hockey is so cool (no pun intended) Merle
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I say, if it's "Calling out to you" than go get it. Provided the engine and power train is OK it could be a driver as is. I agree with Lou on the brakes. Regardless of their condition I'd go through them and check them thouroughly. Replace any questionable lines and hoses. Take it to Macco for an inexpensive 'DuPont overhaul' and have a decent weekend driver. Merle
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I work for a Volvo Construction Equipment Dealership and we have equipment that uses a remote reservior for the brake system. They are about 5.5" tall and 3" diameter, which may be larger that you'd need, but it is a nice reservior. Volvo P/N 4872244 shows a list price of $48.86. Comes with the mounting bracket, cap and a barb type fitting at the bottom to connect a hose. Merle
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Clutch and Brake Pedal Bushings
Merle Coggins replied to grey beard's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
That may work OK for you, Dave. But my Fluid Drive setup is different. The clutch and brake pedals both pivot on a shaft and have bushings with grease fittings. My clutch pedal then has a link that runs back to the clutch shaft. I considered replacing the bushings before reassembly, but since I couldn't find replacements, and they weren't overly sloppy, I opted to reassemble them as is. With a good greasing they seem to be OK for now. And their not that difficult to remove again later if a source for bushings surface. Merle
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I agree with Pat. Connect your Neg to Neg. Connect your Pos cable to the Pos on the 12V battery. Start to crank, then touch the Pos cable to the Pos post or a good ground point (to keep sparks away from the battery). As soon as it starts remove the Pos cable. Good luck, Merle
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How's your truck run with the 3.90's? Do you wish you had lower gears still? I'm wondering if the 3.90 would be OK, or if I should hold out for a lower set. I know the 3.90's would be better on the highway than my 4.10's. Merle
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What do you want for the 3.90 gears? Will they fit the diff in my '50 3/4 ton truck? I"ve heard that the car diffs were the same. I haven't had my truck out on the road yet, but I'm thinking the 4.10 gears will have the motor screaming at highway speeds. Merle
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Are you a Packer fan stuck in Kansas? I remember several years ago, when I was still a field service tech, I had a service call down in Kenosha, right on the lake front, on a -30 day. The wind chill was around -60 to -65. It was cold, but not terrible as long as you kept moving and working. I also had plenty of warm clothes. Next day it was -35 and the wind chill was around -70. The boss kept me busy in the shop all day. It didn't feel much different outside to me, but I didn't complain. Merle
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You probably got boards from a 1/2 ton 108" wheel base. Merle
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It's about 300 miles from me, Reg. I'd be happy to retrieve it, and keep it at my place for you. According to the seller, "You'll be the talk of your neighborhood" now. That is if they can pick it out among your other Mopars:rolleyes: Good find, Merle
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Mine is just like your's with the angle on the steering box side only Merle
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OK, so it's not quite ready to drive it over to the UMM gathering this coming Saturday. The cab's a bit drafty and the heater SUCKS, my bucket seat isn't too secure, but it runs and drives. (at least around the shop yard) But the brakes are done (may have to bleed and adjust 1 more time) so I can at least stop now. The mechanicals are pretty much done for now. It's time to move on to the body work. Merle
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Glad to hear you're repair was successful. I don't feel right getting the credit for the diagnosis, though. As I recall there were several suggestions made on that thread. I'd call it a team effort. How's your oil pressure now? Merle
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I think I understand your pipe method now, Ed. I didn't when I first read it. If you put a pipe between the axle tube and the drum that is just long enough to allow the nut to be started, you could tighten the nut and pull the axle out. That sounds like it would work pretty well. I put a large heavy washer behind the nut and used a three jaw slide hammer puller, grabbing the washer, to pop mine out. A few good smacks and it popped right out. Merle
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I'm not married, but I know what you mean. Here was garage cleaning day a couple of years ago. The fleet has since changed a bit, '84 Wing is sold, the '83 Nihgthawk rolling frame is up in the shed and have an engine for it stored at work, have a different '83 Nighthawk to fill it's space in the garage, and have added a '75 Honda XL250 to tinker with. Several years back I had a chance to get a '50's or '60's Zundapp, but turned it down at the time. Later when I had the space to work in it, it was no longer available. Bummer Yea, I'm a motorcycle nut too. Here's my favorite pic of my main ride. Merle
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How many hammers? wayyyy OT, but maybe some relevance
Merle Coggins replied to Tim Frank's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Just counted in my head and came up with 16 hammers. If I did a physical inventory, who knows what I might find. But as Tim said, whether it's hammers, or any other tool, there's no such thing as too many. Merle -
Well said Johnny.
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I thought about that too. I wasn't criticizing or condemning anyone. It was merely an observation that I thought was odd. Merle
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I was just looking through the Members List (I like looking at the pics) and I noticed a lot of members with 0 posts. Of the 501 members I counted 200 with 0 posts. OK, some may be new members that haven't contributed anything yet, and that's OK. But some have been there a long time, and some even have some nice photos shown, but still no posts. I just thought it was odd. I also noticed that BobT has reached a new level. He is now a "Guru" at 500 posts. Congrats BobT. Merle
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Attached is a pic of the internal thread chase that we have. Internal thread chase on the left, with misc bits, and external thread file on the right (available almost anywhere) I don't remember where we got it, but it is from Widell Industries http://www.widell.com/ Looks like Fastenal is one of their distributors. Maybe that's where we got it. We do a fair amount of business with Fastenal. I don't know if this helps you or not. Good luck Merle
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I remember one on ebay a few months ago from Tomah, WI area that had that same green carpet all over it. Must have been this one's twin
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Got any pictures? Where are they located?
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I believe this came up a while back, and the consensus was that 48-50 wipers park at the center bar and 51-53 park at the bottom. Merle
