45′ fire engine
In our fire collection we own a 1945 Diamond T fire engine. It appears to be complete. We are working on restoring it to its original condition. Does anyone know where we can find some factory photos? »
david payne replied to the topic New Member Introductions in the forum GENERAL B.S. 10 years, 7 months ago
Gary Nielsen: DIAMOND T TRUCK MODEL 201 ( year ? ) ; PROBLEM WITH STARTING ; STARTING TURNS VERY “SLOWLY” ; page 55 , STARTING MOTOR (a) SLOW CRANKING SPPED may be caused by: CRANKCASE MOTOR OIL TOO HEAVY OR COLD.
(change to correct grade of motor oil or heat the oil before attempting to start). LOOSE OR DIRTY CABLE…[Read more]
Gary Nielsen replied to the topic Seat in the forum Looking for parts 10 years, 7 months ago
If you are still looking I have a seat back for a 1949, I assume the dimensions are the same??
Gary Nielsen replied to the topic New Member Introductions in the forum GENERAL B.S. 10 years, 7 months ago
Hi-I somehow was blocked out from the forum so had to take on a new name niels2, formerly garybob. I live in the middle of MN.
I have owned a 201 T since 2003. Former owner apparently did some restoration of the box and not sure what else. Runs and drives. Continue to have a problem with starting, starter turns very slowly, sometime not at all.…[Read more]
Gary Nielsen became a registered member 10 years, 7 months ago
david payne started the topic DOLE Thermostat DV-2XH 1953-55 D T in the forum Buy and sell on EBAY 10 years, 7 months ago
DOLE THERMOSTAT DV-2XH , 195 DEGREE , N.O.S. , 1953-55 D T TRUCK models with 252 engine. ( DV2 replaces D T part # P2194).
B.I.N. $4.99 , returns: “no”.
SELLER: wildchld2svc ; 190821700056 ;
LISTING ENDS: THURSDAY , 6.25.2015 , 10:35 AM.
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