A/C compressor clutch pack it in this week. Finding a replacement has turned into a pain. AG equipment use the same clutch, cars since the late 60's use a smaller belt. Found a place near me that claim "new" clutch, but their pic's show a sticker that states Reman'd by XX! Found a dealer (Superior Tractor Parts) but they seam to be a scam, ordered a week ago and no clutch, phone goes to a "full voicemail" box and they don't reply to e mail!
Found some on Epay and should have one tomorrow.
Need to replace the trailing arm bushing on the rear axle. I did the fronts several years ago 12? with urethane bushings from ATRO Bushing. As I remember it was a pain. I got 4 bushings and they have improved them, they are much easier to install as they now have a lead in radius on the bushing.
I have been in the market for a good shop press for ages, I will not spend the money on a cheap one, so have lived without for years. A bottle jack and the 12K front end weight of the cabover make a suitable shop press and the 4 bushings were installed in short order. I have spare (forged) arms from my spare parts supply, so I could install the bushings without downing the truck. I think I'll pay a shop to fit the new arms, then off to the alignment shop for a 3 axle alignment. I'm getting some uneven wear that indicated the drive axles are not in alignment.
I installed 2 new Hankook steer tires and much to my consternation they are now made in china!
I have very good service out of their tire that come from South Korea, I avoid China tires. Time will tell if I will stick with them if they are going to come from China, if they last as good as the Korean tires, then ok, if not I'll be searching for another mfg.
Good news on the little cabover, It is getting worked on at the body shop and hopefully will be home soon. I need to work on some oil leaks, and repair the pyrometer, then put a for sale sign in it.