kb3csw, thanks for the info. Do you know any more about that setup? I'm sure I can find something in the on-line service manual but was hoping to pick your brain. Is it mainly for the rear brakes? Frankly I just haven't taken the time to trace the plumbing runs.
Virginiafiretruck, that resto on the Thalia fire truck is awesome! The body you started with was a lot nicer than mine, but I really think I struck paydirt in the engine compartment. I'll add some pics to the WebPhotos site as soon as I find my camera, but I was afraid that, after 10 years, there would be a wasp's nest in the oil pan, or the valve gear would look like yours did, or they had run it out of oil because of that return line from the filter to the block that is no longer connected to the block.
Not so. The valve gear still has oil beaded on it, and the oil pan was full. The engine seems really clean, top and bottom. I'm going to do leakdown tests and Plastigage the main and con rod bearings tomorrow or the next day because I want to sell the engine. Since the body isn't restorable to new condition without buying a new cab I'm not going to do a resto. Maybe something like a 'rat rod' and I want to put a late model 292 in it. I actually obey the speed limit whenever possible, so I don't think I need a 'mountain motor' in it. I thought about a Ford flathead for a few minutes but that has about as much appeal as incest.
Anyway, thanks for your comments. Every little bit helps more than you know.
