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    fire pump info

    We have the installation, operation & maintenance manual for the mounted equipment.
    It covers Front mounted fire pumps types UA, U, GF, GK, and F.
    Our next quest is to find who did the conversion...
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    1955 Willys fire truck on display

    The truck is currently on display at the National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood Mo. (St Louis suburb).
    Come visit the museum. https://tnmot.org/
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    1955 Willys Fire Truck uodate

    I’ve finished. At least for now.

    Concerning the brake system I fabricated and replaced all of the brake lines. Ni-Cu tubing was a life saver as far as ease of bending. Double flaring Ni-Cu with...
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    With the choke open (engine off) look into the...

    With the choke open (engine off) look into the carb and operate the throttle. You should see a small stream of gas squirt into the throat of the carb. If you do the accelerator pump is working. The...
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    Carter yf 1bbl carburetor 2476s rebuild

    INFO ON REBUILDING. ESPECIALLY CONCERNING NEEDLE/SEAT.

    1) CARBURETOR REBUILD KIT IS BWD 96-103A/ STANDARD 121A
    2) THE SUPPLIED NEEDLE AND SEAT IN THE KIT WILL NOT WORK IN THIS CARB. THE CORRECT...
  6. Sticky: Thanks for the advice.

    Thanks for the advice.
  7. Sticky: Dana 25 front axle drive flange bolt torque value

    Anyone know the torque value on the 6 bolts? It's on a 1955 Willys truck.
    Thanks
    Phil
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    To me a bearing cup that slides in and out with...

    To me a bearing cup that slides in and out with no resistance sounds like trouble. Time will tell. For more info Google bearing creep.
    Good luck
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    Use this link. I don't use the Loctite, but it's...

    Use this link. I don't use the Loctite, but it's good insurance if you don't want to remove the race in the future.
    www.grainews.ca/2014/12/10/how-to-deal-with-a-loose-bearing-race/
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    The box was marked "made in USA". FMSI (Friction...

    The box was marked "made in USA". FMSI (Friction Materials Standard Institute) sets the standards (for lack of a better term) for brake shoes and friction material.
    What I don't understand is that...
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    1955 Willys Truck rear brake job-solved

    I installed new brake shoes (Wagner Z53) and wheel cyls. (Centric 13463005 & 006) on the rear axle (Dana 53) of a 55 Willys fire truck.
    I removed the swage from the original drum/hub (using Bosch...
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    1955 Willys Fire Truck

    I'm a volunteer at the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis. Appearance wise our truck is like an airplane; pretty on the top side, not as pretty underneath. But it is a nice truck.
    Right...
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