M1A1cruiser

That's a good suggestion too, but no. And in fact I have the rear drums adjusted way out (in? loosely, not much braking power) to do that much stopping/holding just because I redid the rears and would rather tighten them up later than have a...

I would think you could do a compression test and a fuel pressure test easy or cheap enough if you have to pay to get it done. That information would be my guidance for what to do next.

Yeah. Good chance the engine is just not there anymore. Thanks for the clarity on gear ratio, I *felt* like that was an indicator but I am just too close to the problem to reason through it. Might be an engine swap is in the future. I know B...

Not a diesel guy, but doubling the gear ratio and it can move indicates to me your engine is worn out. Yea maybe weak/clogged injectors, tired high pressure fuel pump, bad valves, worn rings. I'd be fixing it now while there are parts and...

I put this in the 40 section for more eyes, but thought I'd put it here in case there are any thoughts about my ol' B engine being the cause of this weird shifting/stalling thing. BJ40, B engine, swapped in a used H55F, split case, new clutch...

Odd problem here, gang. I'll try to be brief and succinct. BJ40, B engine, swapped in a used H55F, split case, new clutch. The engine runs OK, a little excess blow-by, a little bit of leaky valve I think, but generally OK. Idles fine, revs...