Vladislav

That's very interesting point on the upcoming Hajj time as a reason to end up the conflict. On the other hand the conflict barely limits Hajj procedure on my mind since Mecca is far away from the gulf and Iran didn't hit Saudi Arabia facilities excepting those US-related (at least as they publically said). There was an interesting moment regarding China recently. A couple days back the gulf countries put a resolution at UN (initiated by Kuwait?) with attempt to legalize power salvation of the Hormuz pass blockage. The resolution was blocked by Russia and China (with a few more neutral votes including Pakistan). Russia had interest for the blockade since gets profits from higher oil costs that's clean. But China could be expected to have opposit interest on that. And they acted protecting Iran instead. Maybe they worry on possible damage to Iranian oil terminals with perspective to not purchase Iranian oil at all?

Or just a card put into a game when economy/political interests cross.

Wow, guys! Many thanks! Today was mostly working (active) day and I'm going to make some slack up on the weekend. Irish pub maybe or somethig of the kind.

Interesting. But my old Leece Neville acted opposite. I checked out photos I made during its rebuild and the field was wire coils not permanent magnets. Interesting both its terminals are insulated off the body but I don't see any reason how that could affect field-armature connections. When I put different polarity it spoon different directions. To the moment I just have forgotten which terminal should be connected to which pole and made the test. Also a point the tag on the starter mentions its rotation (clockwise).

Geoff, how about the starter? I also have two trucks from the 40's. And a battery was once put wrong on one of them by my guy. To my great surprize the truck started (gas engine) and drove a few hundred meters to my shop. And I found out the mistake on the next day. But the other one is diesel. And when I tried to apply different polarity to the cranking motor while its rebuild (reassembly) it spinned oppositely.

You said the plunger was leaking bad. That means it leaks into the engine oil. Not?

You may try checking out Global Truck Traiders folks out of New Hampshire. They definitely have those brackets in used cond. Just looks far away from you. But shipping could work the deal out.

I really like the style of uniform those Department of Public Works folks wear. Both for summer and winter. You definitely seldom see such dresses worn by government empoyees. My respect to DPW PR manager and best B-day wishes to you Tom!

Happy Birthday guys! I wish you a Great Day!

Yes, he is. I type "he" not "she". And he isn't Other Dog.

And how about this? Sounds almost fatal. https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/nuclear-attack-on-iran-un-diplomat-resigns-saying-giving-up-my-career-to-leak-possible-nuke-missile-strike-plan/articleshow/129891916.cms

Speaking the US ambassy event in 1979 what was the reason for Iranians to take hostage of the American diplomates? I haven't investigated the matter well enough yet but wasn't that something money related?

Even doesn't look overpriced. Already in Europe and notably restored or about finished. Difficult to judge and Pound of Sterlings is higher than US Dollar. But if I were looking for something like that on that side of the pond I wouldn't miss it with my attention.

Looks great and about needing some polishing only! Good luck on the project! Vlad

Looks cool! Did you fit the mast to the chassis with those 4 bolts only? The bracket seems needing more structural strength, maybe a brace attached to the RH frame rail.

Congrats!

Even the bumper and fenders are similar. So looks like the point to me.

I'm too afraid you may be needing purchasing a big bag of normal 1/4" or so machine screws than drill each hole to the size and install them with self locking nuts at the inside and rubberized washers at the outer side. Those self-tapping srews could be Ok for attaching lining sheets or roof portions. But no go for putting the structure together.

That's darn cool pics and definitely a sad day for the owners. Good point on detailing Paul!

Good luck with your new job! Sometimes you have to loose some on your way to achive benefits. And the most usually you're able to come back to what you did previousely having good skills on that. In a case you ever want.

Best B-day wishes!

Yes, as mentioned above, many thanks! I just didn't have my mouth water much enough to drool over all those threasures!

The check walves are in the lift pump. One is at the left under that hexagonal plug covered with dirt. The other is at the right under the hand prime pump which also plays a role of a plag regarding the RH valve. The valves are just T-shaped "mushrooms" pre-loaded by small coil springs.

Paul, thanks for sharing. Always interesting to see what you never saw before.

Looks like there are two of them. One portion with inner splines resides on the end of steering column where it normally is. And the similar #2 attached to the steering gear U-joint. Possibly shortened to a certain desired length judging by a seam (?) near its middle. If all is that way it turns out the central portion of the shaft can travel front-back having splines at the both ends. No?