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  1. Freightrain
    My B had 10-20's on it, I put 11r22.5 Radials on it getting rid of the split rims.
  2. Freightrain
    Two bolts in the back center.
  3. Freightrain
    I think that would only pertain to paperwork or a single image on something like letterhead.
  4. Freightrain
    That era would likely be 6v(unless someone converted it to 12v). Positive ground was also likely.
  5. Freightrain
    .....drool....................................
  6. Freightrain
    Hey...Welcome aboard!
  7. Freightrain
    I personally did not put it there. A fellow from a Ford pickup site hosted it on his server(notice the link address I posted). Looks like someone must have downloaded it to YouTube? Here is second "two handed" version: Not sure how you got video link picture in your post?
  8. Freightrain
    www.longroadpro.com is the website for the Two stick videos. Ya, that's my old version. I did a new two handed version later. http://fords.kilonet.org/freightrain/bride1.wmv (wonder how it got on Youtube?) I was told by a fellow in southern Ohio that that video is quite well known? Who woodathunk
  9. Freightrain
    Longroadproduction.com something like that. I have it, watch it occassionally when it's cold/rainy and can't go for a spin. Lots of good stuff to watch...just wish I could forward thru the talking? But with the format it's in...you can't.
  10. Freightrain
    Ya, it's a single axle double reduction. Seems there is like two compartments, but only cause the upper ring/pinion get oil, then drips back to large bull gear area. Just seems odd that it now leaks out the vent so much?
  11. Freightrain
    Definitely. Sometimes I can leave one box in gear, which puts enough load on it to keep it somewhat quieter. You can't pull one out of gear with any load on it for the most part, unless the gear teeth itself is worn bad enough to allow it. The torque holds it tight.
  12. Freightrain
    WOW!!! You were lucky there. I think you'll fare even better in the Mack next time something like that happens. Not that I would put that on anyone..... BTW...Nice rig! Oh, I suppose you tell everyone that asks........."Ya, I had a crappy day" LOL!
  13. Freightrain
    Can't recall if I've pulled the sight level plug out of rear. Might have? Why would it blow it out the top of the vent plug if it had just a bit too much? Think it would be leaking at the axle long before it ever got to the vent cap?
  14. Freightrain
    Aussie's sure do know how to make a truck LOOK like a truck don't they? LOL!
  15. Freightrain
    I put a new pinion seal in my rear..now it does puke out the vent cap? Actually the pinion nut was loose one notch, so it leaked(cause the bearings were loose). I put a new seal and tightened it up again. No leaks there, but the vent has constant stream coming from it.
  16. Freightrain
    It shifts nice overall, no issues there, but when hot and idling in neutral it sounds like a bunch of rocks bang'n around in it. They say with the wrong oil in it, it will not get proper lubrication. Well, I think it definitely hasn't hurt mine since it was so worn out to begin with!
  17. Freightrain
    With all this talk about boxes, I'm starting to wonder what I put in mine like 5 yrs ago. I know I put 2 gals of Lucas additive to help with the rattl'n noise, but not sure what actual fluid I used? Might have been 75w gear lube? Can't recall now. Guess it don't really matter since I've put 20K+ miles on it with no issues(don't even really leak-just grumbles bad when hot).
  18. Freightrain
    Ok...I know nothing, but........ Didn't the bellhousing place the starter location? So if it had a later model bell/tranny then it would be left hand? Seems that's the story I hear when guys put in 237's or such that starter is on Drivers side? So if you use the bell from 673, it would keep it on pass. side? Just think'n?
  19. Freightrain
    Barry lists a cartridge type canister for B models on B model store parts page. 150 Dry Element Air Cleaner (Looks Like Oil Bath) $320.00 ea
  20. Freightrain
    When I got my B, it had all bias. Turning at slow speed was TORTURE, sitting still was impossible. With my radials it will turn near lock to lock sitting still.
  21. Freightrain
    If truck was over at 45degrees, then I would be it ran dry for a spell, then the quick shut down did not allow the turbo to cool thus possibly creating issues with dry bearings in it. It then was re-started by you and ran til the issues surfaced and completed its damage. Just a thought....
  22. Freightrain
    Nice job. Looks like it could handle anything dropped in the bucket!
  23. Freightrain
    Ya, I like the chrome stock pieces.......but didn't want to ask how much!! The hard part about diamond plate is keeping it looking new. After a few years in the sun mine is starting to show it's age. Even with polishing it just doesn't clean up as nice as new.
  24. Freightrain
    I fixed up the floors in mine and had diamond plate lids made up. I have one original lid left, as I lost one on the highway so had new ones made. I think they could easily be replicated by a fab shop(or at home) if you have some basic pieces to work with....if you want originally looking ones.
  25. Freightrain
    Yup, just get a blank screen saying "done" at bottom. Seems the link is not working properly?

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