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Recent content by jetman10

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    battery problem

    This is to glcarnes, I didn't think so but this TM is confusing . TM 9-2320-361-24-1 000300 says, " the batts are wired in series creating a 24 volt system. The batts are positively grounded directly to the chassis . The neg goes the the starter solenoid terminal .
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    24v self education help please

    I have a '67 M35a2 . My manual says the 24 volt system is pos ground ?
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    battery problem

    I have a question . How come no one cautions when working around 24 volt system , that they are pos ground ?
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    Need Guidance, M923 loses air zero leaks found

    I have a '67 deuce and mine goes to "0" after abut 3 hours . I've checked everything I can find and no luck . I've added power steering assist, air horn, they aren't leaking . I almost think it's back at the tanks . Hard to get to with the body mounted . How can you check that it's not going...
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    Air over hydraulic brake problem

    little brake, hard pedal. I bought my truck about two years ago with no no assist . Took it apart for a kit and found one small valve stuck so thought that was the problem Didn't help . Installed an NOS from Ebay and a new M/C . Brakes still weren't that great . This week I sold it and the guy...
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    lost air

    What is the air type valve right under my steering wheel column ? It seems to leak air thru a small port . I can hear it . My air will go down in a matter of hours . Thanks .
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    Hosed, Cab heater plumbing questions

    Thanks guys .
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    Hosed, Cab heater plumbing questions

    Got a question . I'm mounting my heater assy under the dash . I don't think this '66 deuce ever had a heater because there is no 4 inch hole thru the firewall or bolt holes in either fender apron. Anyway, where do I connect the two hoses to the engine ? There are two pipe plugs at the thermostat...
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    Deuce turbo issues

    Hi guys . I have a deuce with a "D" turbo and would like to change to a "C" . I have a chance to buy a new one reasonably . Thing is, I don't know the difference by just looking . I finally found two pictures of both . Is the one with the Marmon clamp in the center the correct one ? Thanks .
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    m35 transmission noise..

    I don't know if this is the correct place for this, but I have a problem with my deuce not having any high range . All 5 gears are quiet in low range, trans shifts good but nothing in high range . I bought it like this but never had it on the road while bobbing it and adding a bed . No noises...
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    M35a3 oil change - what type o-ring for drain plug?

    I have an A2 and both plugs have copper gaskets which after they were changed still leaked !
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    Low on power, need assistance please.

    speed is down I took my deuce out for the first time any distance and the top speed was 40 MPH ! How high are you suppose to rev these things . I had it to the floor and it topped at 3000 RPM . Filters are good . It felt like I needed another gear above 5 th . I have it bobbed and 48 inch tires...
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    M35A3 tire repair Assistance Question

    I have a tire question . I installed 4 wheels and tires from a 5 ton ? on my bobbed deuce . They are 46 inches high and are marked tubeless . Used " peabody's " wheel adapters . They ride OK . I checked the air pressure and all 4 tires have less than 20 lbs of air ! On the side of the tire asks...
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    Brake issues....

    With mine, I have never heard the hiss, only on my steering .
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    Brake issues....

    Mine is exactly like Stanky's . Road tested on a back road , ( luckily ) had brakes but no assist . Just like a power brake car with the engine off . Solid pedal . So, it has to be in the pac . I rebuilt the original with a kit and instructions from SS . No brakes at all . Replaced it with a...
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