The Cadillac of Trucks
Mack’s direct competitor in the light-duty big-truck field was Diamond T, builder of what many called the “Cadillac of trucks.” Diamond Ts, no matter the size, were never short on st... »
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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Mack’s direct competitor in the light-duty big-truck field was Diamond T, builder of what many called the “Cadillac of trucks.” Diamond Ts, no matter the size, were never short on st... »
Diamond T pickup trucks came as a surprise to me. I’ve always known DTs as heavy trucks from the time my father bought a ’28, converted it into a fuel tanker, and used it for local parades... »