Mopar1973Man

Just remember the diaphragm is not rubber like early versions. The current version uses a steel disc.

Reassembly...

Taxes should be based on the kilowatts used and road miles driven personally. That way the kilowatts are paid for and the road taxes to maintain roads.

If the return was plugged I would figure it would apply the brakes being it can't release pressure. I still think spool valve being its not applying pressure to assist with braking. Maybe the pump but steering would be affected being heavy. Could be the inlet is plugged but I would figure steering again would be affect being its daisy chained to the steering.

Still ask who is paying for the power?

Only thing I can think of is the spool valve has an issue. You can get a Pirate Jack rebuild kit and rebuild the hydro booster. Then you can see what's going on.

Good point...

Just did a search you might verify the posted size against one of your old nuts. Ive found 12mm x 1.75 but no 12mm x 1.50... verify the size.

Any updates on this?

Might a well start now and take your time fixing it.

Don't feel bad I've been wait for time for getting my head, then waiting for the lube for head studs, then now wait for time ot put it back together. Trust me I get it.

All I can say he got them at a Fasten-all store. Standard 6 side flange nut same 12mm x 1.50 thread. When comparing the 6 side is much bigger clamping force.

Finally got the head home and head gasket. The only thing I forgot was my lube for the ARP 425 studs. Then last night had a chat with another forum member that showed me a much better nut for ARP studs. Much bigger flange on the nut and thicker body. Last night I got another friend Andrew to help me place the head back on the block. As soon as the ARP thread lube gets here I can start stuffing studs in. Truck has been sitting for long time and need to get it running again.

Russ the guy I was renting my shop from he had a 3 phase converter. His was more a redneck converter.

Yeah I had a close call and had my 2002 Dodge roll down the driveway and miss a customers truck and Jacobs truck on the other side. Same here shut down and lock in gear.

I wish I had a bigger shop.

Yeah I've never been over 140°F typically for fuel temp.

Yeah when I blew the gasket... No the studs...

Better than tossing everything in the back seat right? Wednesday, I'll be seeing a rain storm so that is my indoor job of putting my head back on.

In tank pumps are junk unless you can get 4th gen or 5th gen pump. Then the headache of retrofit that pump in a 2nd gen tank. Parking brakes make sure the shoes are in good condition then set the slack on the starwheels to make the shoe lightly drag. Now set you cable slack to pull the shoes tight. Also the two rear cables are prone to rusting and binding.

431k on The Beast, then 226k on Thor never seen any bearing issues on the rear axle.

Good news... the head gasket is here. Now I've got my toolboxes for Thor. Just got to go get bolts, washers and nuts. Im planning on bolting to the bed but welding the nuts to the bed bottom. So when the boxes are locked there is no way to remove the boxes without opening and unbolting from inside. As for my Napa Prolink account I get huge discounts on parts based on how much I purchase a month. Worth it in the long run.

2001.5 was the start of rear disc brakes.

Interesting...

Well the jobs here are getting cleaned up and only got 2 left to finish in less than 2 weeks time. 1996 Chevy Pickup with a oil cooler hose blown 1987 Chevy 454 powered motor-home to finish up with fluid changes and fixing things. Now on the flip side I got smart and fired up a NAPA ProLink Account. Already tested it out and I can place an order for parts and have them sitting and waiting for me. Being I'll be back and forth to McCall on a daily routine I'd figure that would be a much better option. Like my first order was front drive shaft u-joints and ran up this morning to get them and install. Smooth no sitting on the phone trying to find the right parts. Now I can look at them and match up in real time and save a bunch of headache.