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  1. j hancock
    It should but this is now custom. If you have the VIN from the truck where the suspension came from or a similarly equipped, the dealer should be able to get you the pinion angle spec. I have an inexpensive protractor for finding angles but there are digital ones out there too. Both axles have to be check and usually they are the same degree. Probably going to be between 1 1/2 to 3 degree pinion up. On Hendrickson, there are plates for adjusting the angle if needed.
  2. j hancock
    There is a screen made for rust chunks. http://www.ganofilters.com/ I have a truck without a coolant filter and I am going to install one before the heater core. NAPA has a filter base and various DCA filters. Over the years, I have learned that heater cores make a great filters for crap in the system.... http://www.napaonline.com/p/FIL4019
  3. j hancock
    Yes, it doesn't list a measurement for your custom application. With a frame depth of 9.5", I would make a height gauge at 5 3/8" as a starting point similar to the ones shown in the pdf. Have you checked the pinion angles of the rear axles? Improper driveline angles will lead to vibration.
  4. j hancock
    Merk's maroon R model pickup truck is ex Bolton #2 fire truck R685F1001. Yup, VIN #1. I didn't know who I was bidding against on ebay, but I didn't bid enough. Think it was around 2005.
  5. j hancock
    Some more info. A couple different measurements mentioned. http://hr.mckenzietank.com/maint/Bulletins/16-sb136012.pdf
  6. j hancock
    Running 4 NAPA 7238 group 31 batteries in the B75 which is overkill. CCA 950 @ 0 degrees and 1170 @ 32.
  7. j hancock
    It is beam over leaf and uses the designation of SC. In the 80's, it was available with 34,000 (SC342) or 38,000 (SC38). Years before it was called SWC with the same ratings. The SC style uses the common rubber blocks and spring boxes to attach the axles and the SWC used springs with eyes and bolts to attach to the axles.
  8. j hancock
    You should be able to soak the carb if needed. That truck should have a Delco distributor on it. Post the number off the distributor tag and I will see if I have some part numbers for cap, rotor, condenser and points. If the shaft has excessive wobble because of worn bushings, a replacement may have to be sourced.
  9. j hancock
    My .02 is that you need to buy some batteries. I have had batteries that will show 12+ volts and will light a bulb but no longer have the power to do anything else. After 10 years, you got your moneys worth. At some point you may still need to drop the starter out but either way, you need batteries.
  10. j hancock
    http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/MusicVid/wiring_diagram.pdf Here is a wiring diagram showing the way the wiring goes on a B with the OEM series switch and battery cable routing. Hit the + button on the PDF to enlarge the view.
  11. j hancock
    Nice truck. http://www.daytonaparts.com/ may be able to help with Zenith carb parts. EH's were usually 5 speeds, Mono shift 10 speeds or a Duplex 10 speed.
  12. j hancock
    Sounds like fun! Practically in your backyard.
  13. j hancock
    Nobody likes adding weight, but an axle retarder is an interesting piece. Easy to set up on a trailer rather than on a dump. http://www.frenelsa.es/en/producto-aplicaciones/vi-gama-semirremolque.asp
  14. j hancock
    Yup, less than 500.
  15. j hancock
    It does control the pressure. Sometimes the 7th fetzer valve in the DPF screws up which can be solved with the application of 30 weight ball bearings and a torque wrench set at 275 ft lbs.
  16. j hancock
    2 3/8" ! Now, that's just plain showing off.
  17. j hancock
    The ECM for a 1974 is located in the oil pan. Everyone knows that.....
  18. j hancock
    Hopefully the Cat doesn't have to go to the vet.
  19. j hancock
    That Valueliner sure looks good.
  20. j hancock
    Nice save! Architectural details, like trucks, aren't what they used to be. Old stuff is better.
  21. j hancock
    Nice! A 1945 Model 45. That engine is a Continental 330. Also try http://www.continentalengineparts.net/ http://mandmsurplus.com/ http://www.montesequipment.com/ http://www.pittauto.com/customer/piauel/pdf/continental_l-head_overhaul.pdf http://www.carbkitsource.com/carbs/catalog/C/Continental.html
  22. j hancock
    Yes, post some pictures of the engine and the whole truck if you like. Also, on the driver's side of the block at the front there will be an raised metal boss where the engine number is stamped. It will be at the top where the head bolts on. The number starts with EN. Is the fire engine a model 45?
  23. j hancock
    If the filter checks out. It may be an old fuel line deteriorating or collapsing and restricting the fuel.
  24. j hancock
    Looks good!
  25. j hancock
    Help us out by saying which engine you have.

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