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    Need help with manifold valve on new to me M149a2

    It was called a Pane and Foundry valve body. Part number 70-2351
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    Need help with manifold valve on new to me M149a2

    So I was able to locate this specific valve finally. All the M149 variant TMs showed the valves we normally see on theses. However on a whim I decided to poke around on the M1112 TM and was able to cross reference the part number and this valve showed up. So it appears my 149A2 may either have...
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    Need help with manifold valve on new to me M149a2

    Well, I need to buy a new valve. The worm gear in the current one would free up and also was pitted bad enough that the gear was damaged. If anyone has some spares I’d be interested.
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    Need help with manifold valve on new to me M149a2

    Got the valve out soaking in vinegar and the bottom plug removed as well. Found a bit of sand in the plug, and rear spigot opening on the tank side.
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    Need help with manifold valve on new to me M149a2

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will be removing the front manifold valve for cleaning and inspection today or tomorrow. The rear spigot stem had separated from the screw inside the barrel and wouldn’t function so the last unit that had it in service just threw a ball valve on the...
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    Need help with manifold valve on new to me M149a2

    Hello everyone. Today I picked up my new to me M149a2. I am usually familiar with how they operate. However, mine has a manifold valve in a design I’ve not come across before. It does not want to turn either direction or pull out or push in. The top and bottom caps open to drain and vent. But, I...
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    Question for Florida Residents

    I am in Jefferson county and am familiar with Gadsden county as my family was originally from there. I extend the same offer as Russ of you need assistance. I am about 35-45 minutes from there.
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    Non running M35a2 from Ga to Florida

    Looking at possibly buying a deuce that needs a complete work up. Doesn’t run on its own currently and no idea about brake condition. Would need transported from Tifton Ga to outside Tallahassee Fl. Can anyone in that area be of help possibly? Will be looking at in person next weekend and can...
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    M149a1 restoration project for a local fire department

    Went to flip the ring over and the nut was fused to it. To the point even heat only worked to an extent. Maybe 1-1/2 full turns. Even with dual wrenches, pipes, bars etc it stopped and would not move. So had to cut and spread the nut to remove it. Once removed I could see why it wouldn’t move...
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    M149a1 restoration project for a local fire department

    Was able to pick up a reducer for the missing drain plug in the bottom. Went with a reducer to try to use a expanding rubber plug to be able to drain in the field without tools. May work, may not. But just something to make life easy with less to tote. Also broke the rear spigot down to clean...
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    M149a1 restoration project for a local fire department

    Thanks guyfang. Got a new nut to install and it’s there just hand tight for now. If I can find some replacement inserts that are pressed into the pedestal mount I would like to replace those. They just seem to be like a wear ring or sleeve? Possibly was once graphite impregnated poly in a past...
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    M149a1 restoration project for a local fire department

    Work has slowed a little on the 149. Department hasn’t ordered any parts except the Jacks I got for them through auction. Now we may be also staring down the barrel of a possibility of a hurricane here so not sure how the next 10 days will go. However, I did get some time to install the new to...
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    Current values for nonrunner m35a2 or “unknown conditions”.

    Hello all, it looks like the deuces are getting old enough there are more and more out there offered up that are nonrunners or unknown conditions. What’s a fair price for one that’s like that and been sitting with all major systems need at least some type of work to get going safely? Obvious...
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    M149a1 restoration project for a local fire department

    Well prior to being able to tow the jack was literally fuses into its pivot mount and was swung over to where you could not swing it up and lock into place. Literally after heating up it still had to be pounded out to the point the top stud have way and mushroomed out. Wasn’t terribly worried as...
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    M149a1 restoration project for a local fire department

    Made the 20 mile pull home without any major issues. At some point during the trip the drivers side brake is hanging ever so slightly even without air in the system. Checked it after the first 7 miles and was fine. But once home you could smell it and the wheel was warm. Will have to check that...
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    M149a1 restoration project for a local fire department

    Hello all, I’ve taken on a project to restore a M149a1 with what I believe to have a a2 tank (stainless tank). Have some parts on order to get started. But first a good cleaning is in order and then a repaint after final assembly. I know we love pics so here’s some to start. Rescued from...
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    S-250 Camper

    I always love doing the pick up. It’s like Christmas morning every time.
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    Need help identifying this trailer

    I agree. I’ll see if it can be had reasonable.
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    Need help identifying this trailer

    Nothing in it as far as I know. Looks like just a open trailer in the one inside picture I got that was pretty dark.
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    Need help identifying this trailer

    They are asking 2500 for it. I’ve been able to pick up the LTT series stuff generally for less than that so we will see.
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