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Recent content by jbird3898

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    head bolt wrench

    That would be awsome if you could loan me one. karl. I was actuallly at state college this past weekend to visit my brother wish i would have posted this last week. My parts should be here by mid week and i am planning on finishing the head this weekend. Let me know how you want to work this...
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    head bolt wrench

    I am in the need of the Cylinder head bolt wrench so i can change my head gasket. I have called a few places and they are all out of stock. If someone wants to sell theirs or have any other suggestions on where i can find one please respond.
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    Need 24v to 12v converter for dump bed

    I have installed a dum bed on my duece just electric over hydro. Well needless to say i have gone through 3 batteries because the 12 v hydro pump is hooked up to just one o my 12 volt bateries. I know i need a converter but the amps peak at 165. Can i get something to handle this type of load?
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    Painted the 82 deuce today (pics)

    Awsome job sir. Can you give me any tips on removing the origonal paint i have to do mine this winter.
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    what can I expect to pay for commercial tags and ins.?

    i upped my wieght class to 25430 so my registration cost 405 a year but i told my insurance company i was only using ot for promo services for the business so they only charage me 400 a year
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    wieght limits for military tires

    I have just added a dump kit to my duece and hauled 8 loads in it the 1st weekend I had it. The only problem I was concerned about was the load range of th stock tires. I know i am only supposed to put 5 ton in it for road use but like always I was over loading alil. Does anyone think i will...
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    oil filter gasket poblems still

    I am still having problems with my oil filters leaking from the bottom of the canister. I used the gaskets supplied with the kit from Eriks surplus, then i tried the one from napa and it was to large of a diameter. What are my other options Get one made put 2 instead of 1. Thanks for the help guys
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    Insurance for deuce

    i am 21 and live in PA. i am going to use my duece for hauling but the insurance company doesent know that yet. i pay 200 for 6 months. i think mine is under a commercial policy because my carrier state farm puts everything under commercial if it has more than 2 axles. so if you are just driving...
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    which starter relay do i need

    my m35a2 is not always wanting to crank over after i shut it off. i was told it could be the starter relay but i understand that there are 2 on there. i think on the block and on the actual starter. just want to find out which one to order or how to test to see what one it is. thanks
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    new guy in NC, already on my 2nd deuce

    i hear u with the old man. also 21 i had to hide mine from my parents for almost 2 months and decided to bring it over to the house on xmas day. haha figured they wouldnt yell at me to much if the fam. was thier. i keep it at my shop so they never have to look at it. good luck
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    Is a Deuce a redneck truck?

    everyone makes fun of a redneck til thier truck needs towed
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    sometimes will crank over sometimes wont

    my m35a2 with a hercules runs awsome and has no problems when it runs. sometimes i will shut it off and go back to restart it and it will not crank at all. the accsessorys will come on but when i press the starter button nothing will crank. the switch is good and i am getting 24 volts to the...
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