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There are AC Delco R45 plugs in it now. The previous owner used regular wires from the .mil distributor.

The points have been changed to the Pertronix module. Any suggested change in plugs or gap?

Wanted to get there but the grandkid had a game. Priorities and such...

Maybe next year I'll get the beast started and get there. It's only 1.5hrs by car, 3hrs by M37.

Raining here but the want to drive around the lake is tempting. A 1.5hr drive would be great at 80deg.

Got the signals figured out. The mil flasher and controller were toast.. swapped them out for a Signal Stat 900 and a 3 pin LED compatible flasher. Previous owner had two wires active when the brake switch is closed which screwed up the stop lamps. Wired and labled! Took off the old mechanical fuel ...

ashyers wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:42 pm Pull the belt and see if it goes away. Quick and eliminates a bunch of items.

Excellent suggestion!

To me it almost sounds like high pressure air leak. Time for a quick compression test

The Stop/Turn bulbs can be changed with a LED 1156 rated at 12-24v. Since the Mil housings don't have reflected interiors be sure to get the ones with LEDs on the end. 20240410_075521.jpg Output is a little brighter than the dual filament bulb. At least there's some draw reduced on the minimal 25a g...

John Mc wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:08 pm Some flasher systems will not work with LED lights. Something about the different resistance of LEDs throws them off.

Already converted to a Signal Stat 900 and LED compatible flasher.

Anyone change out the filament bulbs to 24v LEDs? I'm looking for the Stop/Turn and Marker (tail) lights.
From what I can research the Stop/Turn are #1156 and are commonly replaceable with equivalent LEDs.
The markers, #1251, not so easy...

Next is to figure out something for under the wing nut. For the metal to metal wing nut contact area I was able to reduce the internal flare with pliers. That flare prevented the removal of the wing nut. A large rubber washer covered by a metal washer now sits between the wing nut and the cleaner, ...

Dropped to $1250 for a quick sale.

Located in Huntersville, NC
High resolution pictures available.

RedUtilityTruck wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:47 pm I've wondered if electric power steering is an option...

The only electric units I'm familiar with is rack&pinion. If there is another type that might fit I'm sure it's not 24v.

The internals of the signal control were trashed. Have a new Signal-Stat 900 on order. Should be here on Sunday.

To install PS on mine was way low on the list. Then after driving, it was pushed to the top. A very good upgrade if the budget is there. To answer your question: Each 'kit' will get you 90% there. I purchased mine from M-Series and was told there will be some custom work as not every truck is the sa...

These are different beasts for sure.

I find that the choke is needed very sparingly. The hand throttle is needed to keep it about 1000rpm for a bit.
Too much use of the choke can easily flood.

I'm still getting used to everything.