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I’ve just been hired by a local museum to do research and restoration work on a 1939 Diamond T truck with a bus body. This vehicle has an extensive local history, being used for door to door gro... »
david payne replied to the topic 1948 201 King pins and bushings in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
NOTE: THE N.A.P.A.(Allied) Part Number for the KING PIN SET that BELONGS in the (D T Truck) MODEL 201 is # A-310.
david payne replied to the topic 1948 201 King pins and bushings in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
INSTALLING KING PINS and BUSHINGS by T.J. CARR ; REBUILDING the CLARK Model 250F as used on the (D T Truck) Model 201.
{continued} THE N.A.P.A. KIT does NOT come with NEW SOFT PLUGS for the TOPS and BOTTOMS of the SPINDLES, so FOUR 1.250″
Dorman PLUGS must be obtained. AS SOLD THEY WILL NOT GO BACK IN TO THE OLD RELIEFS. TURN THE APPROIATE SOCKET…[Read more]
david payne replied to the topic 1948 201 King pins and bushings in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
INSTALLING KING PINS and BUSHINGS by T.J.CARR ; REBUILDING THE CLARK MODEL 250F as used on the ( D T Truck) Model 201.
{continued} FOR assembly, put the whole works back together the way it came apart. Reinstall the original SPACER on the TOP of the AXLE, and the ORIGINAL thrust bearing goes on the BOTTOM of the AXLE. THE THRUST BEARING FIT IS…[Read more]
david payne replied to the topic 1948 201 King pins and bushings in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
INSTALLING KING PAIN and BUSHINGS by T.J.CARR ; REBUILDING THE CLARK MODEL 250F as used on the ( D T Truck) Model 201.
{continued} FOR assembly, put the whole works back together the way it came apart. Reinstall the original SPACER on the TOP of the AXLE, and the ORIGINAL thrust bearing goes on the BOTTOM of the AXLE. THE THRUST BEARING FIT IS…[Read more]
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I’ve just been hired by a local museum to do research and restoration work on a 1939 Diamond T truck with a bus body. This vehicle has an extensive local history, being used for door to door gro... »
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