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The. Manual isn't clear how to measure the front wheel bearing preload. It says to wrap a cord around the lug bolts and pull with a spring scale. The value should be 1.5 to 2.9 lb ft. Is that just the lb reading I get on the scale or do they want me to use the radius of the lug bolt circle to...

1993. Before the change to the engine mounted vacuum pump. My 2004 FG had the engine mounted pump as well. Apparently car enthusiasts who hot their engines need an electric vacuum pump to make up for lost vacuum at an idle and some Ford trucks use an electric vacuum pump. But I haven't found...

Has anyone replaced the alternator on a FG with something with more output? If so what did you do about the vacuum pump on the back of the original alternator? I'm thinking I could replace it with an electric pump. TIA, Tgregg

Thanks, I do have that manual and it will help getting the spacing correct. Thank goodness I bought the complete 3 volume factory workshop manual at the time I purchased the new FG 28 years ago! I think they were $350 at the time.

Thanks, that looks like a real clever 'special tool'. What size bolts are those? Am I going to need a special puller to get the drum off or does it come off easily? The brake shoes seems to be stuck in the engaged position on making the wheel very difficult to turn. Tom

If I wasn't clear, I'm trying to get the front brake drum off. Thanks in advance Tom

Does anyone know how to remove the hub lock nut on the front axle On my 93 FG so I can replace the brakes? I don't have the special tool that removes the lock nut. Still desperate, Tom

SUCCESS! It was relatively easy to grind the socket down to about 70mm O.D. on a bench grinder. Just needed to reduce the diameter for about the first 3/8" of the socket's length. And with a Milwaukee battery operated impact wrench it came right off. I ordered a replacement lock nut from...

Thanks for all the help. Looks like i have to reduce my impact socket from 74mm OD to at most 70mm OD thanks to Aussie Iron. I'll try the lathe at the tractor dealership first. Tom

OTC Tools / Bosch Automotive Services was the maker of the tool and it's now obsolete because the FG with low range isn't available any more. I have a 50mm deep impact socket on order and will try to modify it. Thanks When you say normal long reach 50mm socket do you have a brand name / part...

I have 1993 Fuso FG439 and I desperately need the special tool for removing the lock nut on the main shaft to allow removal of the transfer case. It's part number 444090-44101. It's a 50mm thin wall deep socket. Thanks in advance for any assistance T Gregg

You're right, with more weight on the truck the springs will compress and depending on whether the road surface is level or tilted, the springs on one side may compress more or less than the other. . But as long as the plane of front wheels and axle are different than the rear and nothing has...

I think that when there is no weight on the rear frame it would be less likely to twist and more likely to just pick up a wheel. The more weight placed on the chassis the more the frame will twist to follow the ground contour. At least that's been my experience with 2 FG's driven with and...

FWIW Here's some interesting information from the Fuso factory web site about torque, HP, truck performance including driveline efficiency: http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/technology/index.html

How high did you have the temperature setting? Don't turn it up anymore than you need to do the job. And if the water continues to boil for 10 minutes after you turn it down to 1, turn it down sooner. . Like I said it takes getting used to. It's not a propane stove that runs on diesel. It has a...