Need advice from the experts. The last couple of times I've started my '75 40 after sitting for a week, I've had trouble shifting into reverse. It feels like the clutch hasn't disengaged reverse gear which feels like it's turning. A couple of times, I've also had trouble shifting into 1st or...
I remove my top and doors every spring and put them back on every fall. I have OEM door hinges that are a pain to remove. Anyone have any luck removing only the pin from the OEM hinges?
It looks like MC Designs is still making the quick hinges. A few questions:
1. It looks like they can...
I bought a grab rail from SOR and am wondering if the dash steel is thick/strong enough to not bend when my wife and kids grab the bar to get into the truck. Installation seems incredibly simple. Any thoughts or advice (other than not to destroy my dash by installing the bar!)?
Switching out Mastercraft Courser 31x10.5x15 tires for new BFGs. The Mastercraft tires have a ton of tread and no visible dry rot. I'm switching then since the date code is 4004 which means the tires are over 16 years old. Being in Chicago, I don't get offroad very often and need dependable...
Bought my '75 with tires (31x10.5x15) that have great tread and no dry rotting but according to the date code, they're 16 years old which makes me nervous. Since I'm in the Chicago suburbs, I need a tire that has good road characteristics that I can occasionally drive on dirt roads in...
I'm having a little trouble getting my 40 started in colder weather. The battery is a month old and the starter turns great. The truck is in great condition and runs great otherwise so I'm betting the problem is operator error. I put the gas pedal to the floor once, pull the choke and turn...
This is my first post (other than posting my VIN and engine number) after purchasing a '75 40 in great condition. Amazed by the wealth of knowledge on this forum and hoping to learn a lot. Already learned how to fabricate the return line from the transmission to the transfer case and got that...