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  1. JoeH
    It would suck to have to jack the truck up higher to get the trans out when you already have the engine resting on blocks.
  2. JoeH
    Are you having problems with boost? If the truck is making power all the way to the governed rpm and can hold full power there then you're probably just fine as is.
  3. JoeH
    Judging by those tires in the picture I think he's got that covered already!
  4. JoeH
    Been a while since I've looked at cone type axle caps, I think the end is either pressed or welded in. The ends don't do much work.
  5. JoeH
    My 88 RD690S front spring hangers are taller than my 1995 RD688S. '88 has 20k front with 4 leaves, 44k rears & lift axle. 95 has 18k front with 16 leaves, 44k rears & lift axle. Different front tires, but the '88 sits roughly 6 inches taller at the front.
  6. JoeH
    If they're coming loose then they're not tight enough. You could replace the studs and nuts.
  7. JoeH
    How come you didn't make delete panels for the rest of us?
  8. JoeH
    Could be the stock motor, they made many 1998 trucks in 1997 so they'd be ready to sell January 1st! (Or sooner) Vin tag should tell the build date.
  9. JoeH
    Edit: 3/4" steel per side, so 1.5" of frame thickness left and right. Not sure which "big piece" you're talking about, the solid beam instead of springs?
  10. JoeH
    This truck has 55k springs on 58k rears. The "Eagle" is a third inner rail that functions as a gusset to stiffen the trunnion. It's a double frame truck, with two 3/8" rails for a total of 3/4 steel, excluding the Eagle. Also note that the trunnion stands bolt to the outside of the rails.
  11. JoeH
    My best guess is 44k. 6 spoke hubs rule out 38k I do believe, unless 38s on 24.5's require 6 spokes, and the trunnion crossmember is lacking the eagle rails that make it a triple frame for 6 ft or so for 55k+ setups.
  12. JoeH
    No. They share a cab, hood, engine trans and that's about it. My DM steering box is held on by about 35 bolts, (exaggerating) and my U model has like 6. My U model has a single 1/4" frame rail, my DM is two 3/8" rails.
  13. JoeH
    Yarnall is taking the rear, sorry!
  14. JoeH
    I do believe they're all 673 cu inch engines. Even the 675/676.
  15. JoeH
    RM is an all wheel drive R model.
  16. JoeH
    Yarnall called first dibs on the rear axle, if he doesn't want it you can have it. Top Top line 425 Top line. 11KH-415JCP. Several digits questionable Lower line reads 117 614753 unsure about the 6. Rated at 19,040 lbs Vin u685t13101 Dad says it was a triple A truck, no idea who they were.
  17. JoeH
    1952??? That thing looks like it'd sell like hot cakes if they rolled it off the assembly line today!
  18. JoeH
    My DM used to have rears so low you could put it in 1st direct (2 stick trans) from a stop with no clutch and it'd click right in no grinding.
  19. JoeH
    It's 10x24, about 27" end to end. 24" weld to weld. Small tank is 7x14, about 17 end to end. Large tank is 12x 24, about 30 end to end.
  20. JoeH
    Hope it wasn't a spoke hub, that makes it worse at 6:30 am. We pull them off and never put them back on. Horribly annoying to check brake linings, and horribly annoying when stones get caught in there.
  21. JoeH
    Loading is easy. Take your pick, 1970s Case wheel loader, 1964? Oliver white 2-44FL, or late 1960s or early 1970s R685ST crane. Cab is really rough, but if you want it I'll be gentle. My dad plowed with the truck for years.
  22. JoeH
    Radiator would fit an r685, at least 2 of my R's, my DM, and this U model all have the same radiator. Late 60's to '80. Not sure if the radiator in my 1988 R690 is the same, I know my 95 RD is different. Check your messages.
  23. JoeH
    I see 3 air tanks in the pictures, could easily have a 9x20 there. I'll check, but I expect freight wouldn't be cheap from PA to CA
  24. JoeH
    Apologies, Southeastern PA. Chalfont to be precise. Planning on gutting the truck this week, so I'll PM my cell # to interested parties. Don't want claimed pieces to sit here long, so I'd prefer local boys to pick things up promptly, helps me keep from tripping over things.
  25. JoeH
    Fuel tanks, someone please take them. Air tanks, have a spare hood that's in great shape. All I plan to keep is frame, engine, and power steering. Trans will likely get kept if no one wants. Aluminum 5 speed behind the 237.

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