Vladislav

Looks like I should say sorry for a kind of propaganda. Those newspapers I lay on a table were printed by Russian Communist party to a certain election event. They were spread for free and my mom grabbed a stack somewhere to give me for my garage means.

Update on the deal. Since I found no data from Bendix on how to torque conn rod cap bolts I resolved to use the figure I've taken when was getting those bolts loose. The compressor I took them from was NOS and looked like nobody touched its insides after the factory. That time I grabbed my late granddad's torque wrench and checked out the release force. The reading was 200. That old thingy had been calibrated in kg-cm so the figure was equal to 2 kg-m or about 14.5 ft.lb. What I noted the threads of bolts had some yellow color stuff on them which appeared as thread locker. So the reading could be higher than actual torque limit. If I fit a common steel bolt into a steel/iron boss I'd grease the threads. In that case I didn't want grease to not make the point loosier but wanted something for the thread to spin easier. Thought about thread lock but got worried on even higher loose torque increase in a case I ever remove the bolts again. So ended up using silicone gasket maker I use alot over different spots and was very familiar with its properties. So "greased" the threads by sealer and applied torque carefully tracking the increase of the force. Turned out I was easily achieving those 200 digits and maybe a tiny bit more after which further turn of the wrench made to increase to the torque. Which meant alu thread's deformation. Again, I kept very high accuracy so that overtorqueing became 5-10 degrees no more. No worry for the thread's damage I guess. All 4 bolts showed similar scenario after which I closed the bottom cover (a kind of an oil pan) and finished assembly of the cylinder head.

Double thanks Paul and Paul! I'm always fine in your company!

Thank you. I will try. Just when I get myself to the task. Currently have to offset my activity to another project.

Yes, I understand. And what you're telling makes sence definitely. To explain my case I should take the manual and research the starter electrc schematic. But that needs time and attention of which I recently am very short. I will keep the subject on my mind since it's very remarkable and well new to my "modern car" experience. Also it sounded very surprizingly of a generator to be able operating for both polarities if pre-magnetized. I have a generator for that same truck I'm going to put my hands on either but didn't so far. The voltage regulator is mechanical too and I recently reassembled it with body painted and terminal nuts/washers galvanized. But the inside looked so virgin I saw no reason to disturb it. It needs to be tested though but my current plan is just to install both the regulator and generator on the vehicle when it's ready to start the engine in the chassis and look for actual work. If a trouble I'm on here asking help

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!