Recent content by Paveltolz

Yes, On the way.

I have the manual as a 6.4 mb PDF. Too large to post here but I’ll happily email it to anyone on request.

When I busted the mounts on my first front differential (long story, don't ask) I took it to a Semi Truck Trailer Repair facility and they welded it back up. Cost about $150 though. Most likely because of the joy Will L. just described. Pity. I have another F lower that got an ear busted off...

Red Tag = Stanadyne Rebuild. Blue = Original Manufacture

With the door panel removed, now is a good time to go over the locking rods while you access inside the door. Get the gack off where it’s accumulated in the guides using solvents and steel wool/abrasive pads then, relubricate with silicone. Should help with the power locks you had mentioned...

I ordered a replacement OBD2 connector off the Vetronix web page. https://www.vetronix.com/ currently $18 plus shipping. You may need to call or email them as I just did a search on their page and, foot in mouth/keyboard, didn't see the OBD1. [email protected]

OBD-1 Adaptor was included with the kit I purchased and can be ordered separately from the company.

Loaded up the truck with a few things to head down to El Mirage for the first 2025 SCTA land speed racing event. Clothing and other spares along with recovery tools were in the cab. I don't have the engine details or I'd post more details in the 'Other Diesels' forum but, the LSR I crew chief...

Laugh it up brothers, one year of not spending $5 bills received in change. Paid for a pistol Springfield 1911, Winchester 44-40 rifle and weekend at the Drag Races in Vegas.

Along with the leaks from the Xfer case’s tail shaft and front differential output shaft seals, I discovered an inordinate amount of leakage from what seems to be either the Power Steering Pump, its lines or the steering gear. I added a little UV dye to the fluid, degreased and sprayed brake...

Having sorted out the leaking front differentials leaking, I finally took the opportunity to conduct a test drive. Truck follows the road crown a little but, now it’s equal. No more pulling hard right. Heat gun indicates both rotors are the same temperature after a five mile drive so, I’m...

Looked under the truck this morning and noticed a puddle of fresh gear oil from the front differential. Trying not to panic or lose my cool I crawled under to do so inspection. There wasn't anything coming from the new seal but there was a drip forming at the drain plug. Guess I should have...

Finally! Success as I got the output shaft removed this morning. Using a ball peen I whacked it inwards a few times while rotating the shaft. Just trying to tap tap tapping outwards afterwards didn’t work so I a got a lot more “energetic” and, as the old Scotsman beach master said in 'Longest...

@Big T suggested instead of tapping/bashing outwards from the onset, I should give it a smack or two inwards. Right after that suggestion I saw a video on removing a stuck output shaft about doing the same. Painful narration aside, he succeeded by tapping it inwards, rotate 90* and rinse and...

Ribs have been feeling better so yesterday I got the brake calipers replaced. Assembled tools and rachet straps etc. to go after that persnickety output shaft. Tried the technique in this video first (starts about the 1:04 min mark) to no avail. Regardless of rotation, angle, effort of...