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04-21-2019, 19:52

FloridaAKM replied to a thread New ride finally home! in The Deuce

I have put unused motor oil into the tank with the diesel fuel only to cause problems with the engine running right. The mix stratifies & will cause...

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04-21-2019, 07:57

FloridaAKM replied to a thread TX- M1101 Top, Bows, and Mounting Hardware in Pay it forward!

I have exhausted my avenues for attempting to find transportation for the supports & cover. If some one else can pick it up, so be it. Thanks for the...

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04-20-2019, 17:09

FloridaAKM replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Requirements For New Members

Welcome from Florida to the green iron madness, good looking truck. Are you out of the doghouse with your wife yet for buying it? I never found my 5...

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04-20-2019, 16:57

FloridaAKM replied to a thread Problem after new HH installation in The Deuce

Chris, I did that with the fuel after draining half of what was in the tank, then adding another 20 gallons of diesel fuel. Seems I just need to...

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04-20-2019, 08:59

FloridaAKM replied to a thread Problem after new HH installation in The Deuce

Another question for the experts here. The 85 deuce James & I got running a few weeks ago funs fine now. Exhaust & blowby do not smoke as much now as...

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04-20-2019, 08:53

FloridaAKM replied to a thread Problem after new HH installation in The Deuce

Another little tidbit to remember is when putting the HH back into the ip, make sure you get the HH gear meshed with the quill gear & the red tooth...

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04-19-2019, 08:49

FloridaAKM replied to a thread broken inner spring hydraulic head in The Deuce

I have seen where guys have made a metal locking collar that goes over the cable shaft while it is pulled out. While this is locked out, no one can...

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04-18-2019, 14:09

FloridaAKM replied to a thread broken inner spring hydraulic head in The Deuce

"Control Valve" I'm not sure what you are referencing as a "control valve". Are you talking about the button on the head under the retainer? That...

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04-18-2019, 06:42

FloridaAKM replied to a thread What did you do to your deuce this week? in The Deuce

I opened up the brake fluid master cylinder on my '85 deuce to find it about 1/4 full of clear liquid. After removing the liquid, it was determined...

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04-18-2019, 06:28

FloridaAKM replied to a thread broken inner spring hydraulic head in The Deuce

I bought a deuce from GP that had that HH problem, but the button was damaged also. Replacing the spring (good luck finding one) after inspecting the...

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04-17-2019, 13:04

FloridaAKM replied to a thread TX- M1101 Top, Bows, and Mounting Hardware in Pay it forward!

This would be the recipient if I can figure a way to make it happen. Still exploring options.

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04-17-2019, 12:47

FloridaAKM replied to a thread Going to pick up 2 LMTVs starts April 26 in Transportation Needs

That is a might tall order to fill. I wish you luck & post up your progress as it proceeds.

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04-16-2019, 19:00

FloridaAKM replied to a thread TX- M1101 Top, Bows, and Mounting Hardware in Pay it forward!

Too bad I am 14 hours away, I have a camo M-1102 that would love to sport that cover. Shipping is a pain for things that size unless the SS Express...

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04-16-2019, 07:29

FloridaAKM replied to a thread New guy here in Requirements For New Members

Welcome from Florida, nice looking truck! Enjoy your stay.

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04-16-2019, 06:37

FloridaAKM replied to a thread Can I tow a M989a1 with a civi pick up? in Trailers

I was going to buy one of these trailers when they released them from Camp Blanding here in North Florida, but the only way I had to get it home was...

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04-13-2019, 08:57

FloridaAKM replied to a thread Removing, rebuilding, reinstalling Hydraulic Head in The Deuce

Last week Floridianson came by & we hooked a known good injector to the #3 injector line. Spinning the engine produced no results with the new...

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04-12-2019, 18:48

FloridaAKM replied to a thread What did you do to your deuce this week? in The Deuce

Well, I am so stoked(about the '85 now running)that I bought the oil & filters for the '87 Deuce & changed both of them today after work. Its much...

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04-11-2019, 10:16

FloridaAKM replied to a thread What did you do to your deuce this week? in The Deuce

I changed the oil & filters of the '85 Deuce that is now running again. The filters that came on the truck were the Hastings filters(I replaced with...

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04-09-2019, 20:25

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

I will install the pyro & boost gauges that were bought for the other truck since it doesn't have the FDC bypassed or the fuel turned up. No need to...

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04-09-2019, 18:09

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

:funny: After working on it since October 2017 with no luck other than replacing the batteries & cables & getting her to spin over well, today was...

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04-09-2019, 12:49

FloridaAKM replied to a thread M35A2C cargo cover problem in The Deuce

I have a pile of these covers & two drop side trucks to keep them on. I wrap the cover around the top of the lockdown mechanism & drive the blazing...

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04-08-2019, 20:52

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

The delivery valve behind the 12 point bolt is stuck in my hydraulic head. It will not come out with a magnet stuck up in the spring bore or with a...

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04-08-2019, 14:09

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

You helped a bunch of guys get their trucks running, so all the parts you gave away went to good homes. People remember that more than who they...

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04-08-2019, 12:24

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

I am not going to junk the hydraulic head as that would be stupid. A little more investigating & cleaning is in order before I send it off for repair...

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04-08-2019, 12:14

FloridaAKM replied to a thread MEP-016B / 701A Battery Conversion in Generators

Zombie posts aren't really fun due to the time frame that passes. The guys posting probably didn't pay attention to the time stamp before posting. I...

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04-07-2019, 09:41

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

Well, James dropped by & we hooked up a new injector to the #3 line & cranked the truck over to see if any fuel was getting to & thru the injector....

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03-29-2019, 14:02

FloridaAKM replied to a thread What did you do to your deuce this week? in The Deuce

I bought a pallet of those in tan years ago from GL & replaced the original mirrors that came with the first Deuce. They come with the outer arms...

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03-28-2019, 18:42

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

I bought 6 injectors from a fellow member here some time ago & now may need them. They are each new in a sealed plastic container, but are just the...

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03-28-2019, 18:19

FloridaAKM replied to a thread What did you do to your deuce this week? in The Deuce

I put the tailgate back on the '85 Deuce by myself as it has been in the back of the bed since I recovered it. It is bent by ? some soldiers pushing...

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03-28-2019, 06:18

FloridaAKM replied to a thread No start after button replacement. in The Deuce

Greg, Alan here. The truck was a non-runner from the auction & I tow barred it home. The guy @ the lot had not even attempted to get it to start,...

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Date of Birth: May 7, 1955 (63)

About FloridaAKM

Biography:: 63 yo guy who found more MV stuff & now the back yard is full of it, there's still more room though

Location:: Gainesville, Florida

Interests:: Building military rifles, r/c helis & quadrotors, trying to buy a M1078 LMTV.

Occupation:: Maintenance Purchasing Specialist

MVPA:: Florida

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1985/87 M35A2C Wo/w Deuce x 2
2011 M1102 Trailer (tan)
2009 M1102 Trailer (camo)
2009 M1102 Trailer (camo w/ hoops & cover)
1989 M105A2 Trailers (6) One tan & five camo w/ tops
1987 M103A3 Kasel Genset Trailer
1990 A/M32K-4A Air Launched Missle Trailer
2005 M353 Trailer
1985 MEP-003A Genset
1986 MEP-002A Genset (2)
1974 MEP-016A Genset
1968 MEP-025A Genset
1984 MEP-701A Genset
1996 Stewart & Stevenson M1081/M1082 Trailer
1990 Marine 18 K A/C Unit (X4)
MGPTS x 4 complete, tan & green!

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