[f.monroe]

The 77 developed a pull to the right while braking so it has been sitting . I replaced the rubber line and the truck stops straight now . I did valve stem seals on it also . Everyone has a way of doing things and apparently mine is the HARD way . Somehow a lifter pulled up out of the bore and fell in the lifter valley when I did the seals . I went to put the pushrod back in and didnt feel anything . That added at least an hour to the job . It was on cylinder 7 and I couldnt hardly see the lifter through the small holes in the head but I removed the master cylinder , and with some luck , a droplight , a piece of wire , and a little patience , I stood the lifter up and worked it back into the lifter bore . McGuyver( sp?) would have been proud . I adjusted the valves , put it back together , and it is running again .

I also mowed the yard , done a couple jobs since I was on call , managed to attend a birthday party , and looked at one awesome 1940 something Dodge Military truck that was done right . Frank