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Here’s the timing marks on my ‘59 Studebaker and I’m curious to know if anyone has suggestions on how to apply some timing marks to this so I can adjust my new distributor correctly. I’ve also got a vacuum gauge to help get it tuned correctly.

Thanks!

Now that exhaust is done I’m moving on to the ignition. New HEI distributor and coil, getting rid of the old points and external resistance coil.

Plugs look good, so looks like the carb is tuned well and there’s not any issues with burning oil, which is nice. Replacing them anyway because they’re old.

Did find the PCV valve (lifter valley ventilation?) just cut off, and had been venting oil just everywhere. So I reconnected that to manifold vacuum. I don’t see anywhere else this would’ve connected, but going to check my shop manual.

New distributor is in. But have to figure out the wiring - several splices keep me from tracing the right colors, so I have to cut open the loom.

Spent two days custom fabricating a new exhaust from the manifolds back. Just need to tack and weld the rest.

Then:

Bleed brakes
Rear differential oil change
Rear leafs and shocks
New radiator in
Install fuse block
Wire rad fans and radio
Replace plugs
New HEI distributor and coil
Adjust timing
Clean and tune carb
Final timing

EASY.

Want to be ready for a local car show in August.

I’ve recently acquired this project that has a 12v 5.9 in it from a FedEx truck that had <90k miles. I’m not super familiar with diesel engines and this will be my first.

I am familiar with the KDP fix and will plan to do/verify that first thing.

The plan is to have this as a daily rig able to pull 10k pounds. It’s got an NP205 tcase, NV4500 trans (yes, got the 5th gear nut fix), and Dana 60s front and rear (don’t know exact gearing yet).

My question is this - what mods are recommended to put output around 300hp/700-ish ft-lb reliably so I can pull a full load up and down heavy grades. Planning big discs with hydro boost brakes, a class v weight distribution hitch and air helpers. But for the engine - upgraded p pump/injectors? Heavier valve springs to prevent float? Cam?

Also upgrading cooling with a custom three core radiator, intercooler, and enlarged oil pans for the engine and trans with cooling fins.

Wrapping up the master cylinder install and I don’t exactly understand the instructions for the final linkage assembly. I understand the new MC doesn’t align with the pedal pivot point but need help on how this black bracket and pin/bolt interact to help align.

Stude progress:
- Disc brakes on front done
- Still need to wrap up new dual master cylinder
- Radio install 90%, just need to run power
- Alternator conversion complete
- Power steering pump rebuild complete
- Cooling system upgrade in progress
- Got everything to rebuild the exhaust

In landing to have her back on the road before the end of July.

- Disc brakes on front done
- Still need to wrap up new dual master cylinder
- Radio install 90%, just need to run power
- Alternator conversion complete
- Run new fuse block for radio and fan relays
- Power steering pump rebuild complete
- Cooling system upgrade in progress
- Got everything to rebuild the exhaust

In landing to have her back on the road before the end of July.

- Disc brakes on front done
- Still need to wrap up new dual master cylinder
- Radio install 90%, just need to run power
- Alternator conversion complete
- Run new fuse block for radio and fan relays
- Power steering pump rebuild complete
- Cooling system upgrade in progress
- Got everything to rebuild the exhaust

In landing to have her back on the road before the end of July.

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It’s a D1210 that had a 5.9 Cummins, NV4500, NP205 and Dana 60s swapped in.

Solid body and frame, all the driveline work was done by ScoutCo Motors. Can’t wait to take delivery and start working on her.

Any and all resources/commentary are welcome as this will be a truly one of a kind.

Buying this project truck today - 1973 International 1210D Wagon Master

Plan is to restomod it into a daily driver/work truck and weekend hauler.

Final pic is the my vision courtesy of your friendly neighborhood AI slop.

Pulled this exhaust out of my car and noticed these phenomenal welds holding it all together.

This same genius also “welded” in the front captains chairs in the same manner.

Finally got the power steering pump reassembled. Also found out that even though I’ve got the Eaton pump, I’ve got the Saginaw power steering. So now I’ve got a set of hoses for Bendix steering that are no good to me.

Here’s my first print. Bambi A1 - did the calibration and printed my Benchy. The desk needs to be anchored to the wall to minimize motion. I’m assuming the layer line consistency issue is because of this. Anything else to think about?

I’m starting a Turner disc brake conversion with dual master. Pulled the front drums off and noted sever compression and cracking in the bushings. Does anyone have any better way than disassembling and getting measurements? I’m trying to get all the new bushings and shocks for the front sway arm, upper and lower control arms, and steering/tie rod ends.

i know i managed to rust the blade. that's a problem for another day.