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jrdecat · 06-14-2012, 08:50 AM

You may be right Doug! I found a few dead ones in there, I'm pretty sure it was a heart attack. I don't know if 25-30 mph is technically "screaming" down the road, but it was an adventure!

Funny thing is, when I picked up the truck I could get it to run, but it wouldn't stop (very good). Now that I've worked on it the brakes are great so it stops but won't run!

I think I've decided that instead of paying for chemicals to restore the tank, or paying a radiator shop to do it, I will just buy a new one. Either that or just make one at the fab shop next door. It's hard to find the exact tank for this truck. I've been googling, but haven't had any luck so far.

06-14-2012, 08:50 AM	#49
jrdecat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 120	Re: 1948 1 1/2 Ton Loadmaster You may be right Doug! I found a few dead ones in there, I'm pretty sure it was a heart attack. I don't know if 25-30 mph is technically "screaming" down the road, but it was an adventure! Funny thing is, when I picked up the truck I could get it to run, but it wouldn't stop (very good). Now that I've worked on it the brakes are great so it stops but won't run! I think I've decided that instead of paying for chemicals to restore the tank, or paying a radiator shop to do it, I will just buy a new one. Either that or just make one at the fab shop next door. It's hard to find the exact tank for this truck. I've been googling, but haven't had any luck so far.