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Starter is out and on the bench. Tips for anyone else removing a starter: - Disconnect battery (just to be safe) - Remove engine oil dipstick assembly (two bolts), and insert loose a 3/8in bolt into the hole as a cover to keep debris out. - Get the top nut off with a 19mm crow's foot wrench. It'll b...

Are there any best practices or tips folks would recommend for pulling the starter, ones that aren't obvious?

Thanks for the tip on a starter shop! Next step is to get it pulled out...

Yes, ring gear seems fine. Inspected it when I had the flywheel off. Starter teeth also looked fine at the time, and was advised that it maybe just needed lubrication. And it doesn't seem to be a ring-gear issue in that the crankshaft doesn't change position between the no-engage cycle and the subse...

Sometime the starter will spin and not engage. Could be as often as 50% of the time, but nearly always engages on second press of the starter button. Always makes a "clunk" when the starter spins down after a failed-engagement start attempt. I lubed it as best I could when I had the transm...

On first attempt, Michigan has rejected registration of a 710k. They want to say it's off road only. Can someone help with their experience of registering in that state? It seems to be an issue of classification.
Any help would be appreciated!

I can't speak for the VDO gauges, but I wanted to add that some sold-as-12V gauges may be just fine in a 24V system.

I had an old Sun Super Tach II of similar vintage to the Pinz, and reverse-engineering the circuit made it clear that 24V operation was fine, and it works well in the Pinz.

YMMV.

If your Pinz needs anything, I encourage you to get on Andre's route schedule. Been meaning to change those axle boots? He probably has spares with him, and it'll just be done when he does it. Recently bought your truck and have no idea when the fluids were last changed? Just ask him and it's done. ...

Reviving an old thread for modern day.... Farm Bureau -- No Safeco -- No Auto Owner's Insurance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto-Owners_Insurance) -- Yes Progressive -- rumored to be yes State Farm -- rumored to be yes Any other datapoints for where folks are finding insurance for a 710 (K or M)?...

So....I once heard a rumor that the supergluing was intentional to prevent the operation of the blackout lights.

Probably lots of options on amazon, or digikey.com

Did you check to see that the connected gearboxes are full-up with their oil?

Can you share some pictures of it?

Do you need the replacement to be exact to the original, with the goal of keeping the truck pristine, or can you accept a workable replacement?

What about the windshield, how would you handle that area?

How you can easily check for vacuum leaks ? A common way to look for vacuum leaks is to spray brake cleaner on the carbs and around their bases. You'll hear a change in RPM if the engine draws in those fumes. The brake cleaner dries without residue, BTW. Check the vacuum hose that goes to the brake...