Perhaps it actually did "imrove carburetor operation" and fuel economy. The possibility of diluting the oil was probably not a major consideration at the time. Nobody ever expected those engines of lasting as long as they have. The "powers that be" were more concerned with econom...

Back to the E85 thingie, there was an announcement on my local TV station which reported that there was one station selling E85 for 85 cents per gallon! It was obviously a promotional gimmick, but it was a good one.

...and there it is, in a nutshell! I don't think you have anything to worry yourself over with your local gendarmerie, Carl. That one, at least, has the facts straight.

The number of breakers would depend on the age (year) of the truck and the accessories installed. My old '54 model was just your basic version with no added goodies. In stock mode, it had only 2 breakers installed, although there were provisions for a 3rd one if needed.

All those control levers (shifters?) really ought to intimidate any potential thieves!

Thanks to all for your excellent input! Lifer: 100°!?! You are a man among men! Thanks for your input. Dave Naw!! Just dumber (and broker) than most. Keeping it in my own lane was not a problem, but I will agree with Charles about the unexpected split-second maneuvering. I have always been a defens...

It seems that 9.00 x 16 tires are hard to find and rather expensive so was considering trying out other rims/tires. Hard to find? Nope, not at all. You just have to look in the right places. Most "mom & pop" tire shops won't have 'em, but they'll be able to order them for you. If they...

I just bought a MP43 Powerwagon Ambulance .... Getting a title without proper paperwork can be very problematic. Some states, such as Georgia, don't require a title if a vehicle meets their age requirements. Now, then, to begin your introduction to the mysteries of military vehicle nomenclature, th...

Roughly 36 degrees of "slop" isn't too terribly much, really, and should be expected in a truck as old as ours. I used to have a '55 Pontiac that had more than 100 degrees of free play in the wheel, but I was used to it and it never bothered me. My son-in-law has it now, and is beginning a...

I have no idea what the actual "stiffness" should be, but resistance should be pretty much the same in both directions.

It should take some of it up. If you have a LOT of slop in your steering wheel, though, look for worn linkage components. If those are good and snug, and you've adjusted the backlash but still have excessive free play, there's a very good chance that you have worn bushings/bearings in the box and sh...

That sounds pretty much like the "going rate" if they reassemble the short block for you. I had to have a bit more work done on mine, and it set me back $1,400 plus change, which included reassembly. When they do the valves, request hardened seats (if they don't automatically recommend the...

Charles makes a valid point. Let me restate myself by saying that the T245 engine was originally a military engine. What happened after it left government service is anyone's guess.

No. A T245 engine is an M37 engine. Nothing else.

245, or more accurately T-245, is the engine model number for the 230 cu in Dodge engine installed in all US M37s.