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  1. runk

    MK 23 Ac kit instructions

    I thought I had posted the instructions before, but can't find them. So here they are again. Including my messy hand written schematics, since none were included with the kit.
  2. runk

    Air Compressor Pulley wrench dimensions / drawing?

    https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/compressor-wrench-drawing.20659/ You may need to play with the scale if you print it out. There was a member who made them, but stopped years ago.
  3. runk

    M35A2 Air Assisted Power Steering Questions???

    Here is a not too distant discussion with some good links - https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/air-assist-steering-install.197598/#post-2304425 My opinions (FWIW) on your questions- 1) Is the AIR O-MATIC air assisted power steering worth the money??? Depends on the money, when a bunch of...
  4. runk

    M809 M54 M35 Cab Roll Cage, Roll Bar

    Some pictures of the Norwegian / UN / Canadian bed mounted roll bars- https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-deuce-this-week.67703/post-2131046 And a dismounted picture (from @cranetruck I think)-
  5. runk

    Hot in Arizona

    If you got mud looking crud out of it, flush from every possible hose connection in every possible direction, and do several cycles. Good time to replace all the hoses and check the thermostat.
  6. runk

    Deuce door window installation; any tips?

    It been long enough since I did this, that this may be a memory from a different window seal replacement... But, I think I dropped the window assembly far enough down into the door to clear where the seal needed to mount. (possibly after loosening the regulator and/or tracks) Installed the...
  7. runk

    New Orleans Air Show March 19-20 MINI SS La Rally

    We (wife and I) were in New Orleans for vacation last week. Saw some flyovers on Thursday, mainly F-16. She said there were more on Friday at the zoo. My dad picked me up Friday to go to Louisville over the weekend. He was in the same hotel as the Blue Angels Thursday night and got a chance to...
  8. runk

    EGT harness question

    And re-reading the post, specifically the length of the wire doesn't make any practical difference. (unless you're getting into the 100's of feet range) So, if there is a re-useable connection on the back of the gauge, you could probably shorten the wire there.
  9. runk

    EGT harness question

    The wire is likely special thermocouple wire. Any cuts will need to be welded with no filler metals, or crimped with special thermocouple connectors, matching the specific thermocouple type. Other splices or changes will change the level of the temperature signal outside the range of the gauge...
  10. runk

    M35a2 shifting questions

    The 2nd then 1st trick helps with mine, but not always. Unload and on flat streets, 1st isn't really necessary. If you are at a stop sign, you'll have to shift to 2nd by the time you get 1/2 way into the intersection anyway. I only use low playing in the dirt, but the truck is rarely loaded and...
  11. runk

    Front wheel bearings

    Here is what my parts spreadsheet tells me - (but I put it together several years ago, and you might want to verify the numbers in the parts TM) parts, Wheel bearing, inner, front or rear 3110-00-087-3930 Timken 3994 parts, Wheel bearing, outer, front or rear 3110-00-087-9881 Timken 392
  12. runk

    Picture of Texas Former Military Vehicle plate?

    Nope, new design with the 2023 expiration issued ones. (Texas only prints them every 5 years, and they have to be replaced then. If you get a new one at an in-between year, they pro-rate the initial fee.) Kind of poor picture, but it is dark out. If you need a better one I can try and take one...
  13. runk

    At wits end...Deuce heater ducting

    It was a long time ago, but I have a vague memory of opening up the center gauge panel ? I looked and there's no useful hints in the -24 TM. Good luck !
  14. runk

    Looking for a manufacturer of this "grommet" type of stuff

    Supplier - https://www.essentracomponents.com/en-us/s/cable-grommets or- https://www.mcmaster.com/85085K4/ They both have lots of other options that might work.
  15. runk

    How Old Was Your MV When You Got It

    M35A2 (as updated through the years), late 1952 or early 1953 build (with 1970 and early 1990s rebuilds), 2009 surplus purchase, 69 years old (57 years in service !!)
  16. runk

    Bed modification ideas

    I've seen a lot of trash hauling trailers set up with a 2nd wall at the head of the trailer. Wall is made of heavy plywood reinforced with lumber and chains or cables attached to either side. At the dump, they attach the chains or cables to one of the dozers and pull everything off the trailer...
  17. runk

    Correct TM for this alternator?

    From: https://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/alformve24vo.html "NSN 2920009092483. Prestolite p/n AMA5104UT, Military p/n 10929868. (old p/n's A0013002AC, A0013002AF, AMA5103UT, and AMA5102UT have been superseded by AMA5104UT)." I couldn't find any mention of the 5104 in the TM either. The 5108...
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