Recent content by HDN

I agree with this. I grew up with my dad doing extended oil change intervals on his trucks, doing it every few years or so. He's never had any engine issues. I do the same with my deuce as a result. For reference, we don't drive our trucks more than 500 miles per year. The Army does...

I hope these help: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m35a3-trucks-allison-at545-1545-service-manual.200257/ https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/tms-for-the-deuce.77607/ For the second link you're looking for manuals for the M35A3 and/or Extended Service Program trucks. Ctrl+F will...

The general support TMs have instructions for doing a 1545 to 545 swap. I believe an adapter plate is the only new part required for the swap - can't remember for sure. It seems the Army was anticipating the lack of 1545 transmissions and made the instructions as a result. If it were me, I'd...

That "black thing" is the regulator. Have you tried following the troubleshooting steps in the unit direct support and general support manual, volume 1? I think some owners on here bypassed the regulator, which solved many of their steering assist system problems. I've left my system alone as...

How original-looking do you want to keep your truck? I think any 90 degree pipe fitting with compatible threads would work. That's what I would do.

I chose my words poorly - I meant the original look. 14.5R20 and 365/80R20 tires are equivalent size. I found that out from hours of research on this forum sometime ago :) They're about 43 inches in diameter while the 395/85R20 tires are about 46 inches in diameter. I find that from some...

Congratulations on your trade! Depending on how original you want your truck, perhaps consider throwing on some pre-loved 395s for now. That's what I have currently. However, I'm considering buying new 365/80R20 tires the next tire change I do.

What a nice-looking truck! Glad you got it home safely :) If it's hot outside, like in the upper 80s or 90s, my A3 will run between 200 and 220 degrees with the engine fan cycling on and off. I think the fan is supposed to kick on at 220 degrees. Under normal driving conditions the...

Maybe if I ever get a third deuce I'd go crazy with this. The kits look slick!

I just included the files here for the box and mounting plate: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/hdns-3d-stuff.224603/

Considering I've made a few MV-related things, I figure that I should catalog them in my own thread for them. Not all of these may have prints of them existing, and they may not be perfect. Part of my interest in doing MV stuff in CAD is being able to make reproduction parts, or have the data...

I have some Autodesk Fusion tutorials that I made and posted on YouTube. They're linked in my forum signature. My channel also includes other stuff related to 3D printing.

Turns out I needed to look in a different parts manual, which I managed to find here. TM9-2320-361-20P has these parts listed: Part #7521241 SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED A quick Google search seems to indicate you can get these seals new and not just NOS.

I think I see the issue here. I can't find an exploded parts diagram and list for the differential gear box in my -20P.

Is "carrier" the right word here? I'm not super-familiar with differentials, but from the pictures I've seen of differentials on the internet, the carrier is completely inside the differential housing and should constantly be getting oil: @Lukas Avkovsky Is there another part you're...