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Recent content by USMCGunny

  1. USMCGunny

    Removing, rebuilding, reinstalling Hydraulic Head

    Great write up. Looks like im going to be doing the same in the next week. Like you I have been doing a lot of reading. I found out trouble shooting I have no fuel getting to two of the injectors when I crack a line. Thought it was a bad injector now Im wondering if the HH is plugged
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    Speedometer sending unit adapter for 395/85R20 tires

    I ordered one for the M800 series trucks from Seems to work fine. Im running G177 1100x20 tires on stock duece rims.
  3. USMCGunny

    Modern inner hub seal??

    Question, for all the drivers of these big beautiful machines. I know the inner hub seal is just a dust seal, but has anyone found a better idea to keep water out of the bearings for deep water crossings. I was thinking there is Marine grade wheel bearing grease. A heavy truck Mechanic...
  4. USMCGunny

    Shorter Steering Wheel Shaft?

    Anyone had any luck in shortening the steering wheel shaft. The darn thing sticks out from the dash a good foot and the Gunny isn't so lean anymore. Any suggestions on maybe cutting it down and having a machine shop re thread the end to fasten the wheel back on. Thought about just cutting...
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    LDT-465-1C vs. LDT-465-1D. What's the difference?

    Well someone must have updated my 1970 with a newer motor. The data plate on my Hecules is a LDT 465-1D Part number 12354301 So are the head gaskets the same or are they different. I know I have the older style with the tabs sticking out. This summer I am changing to the new gasket so if...
  6. USMCGunny

    Members in Northern Virginia?

    Thanks. I removed the radiator flushed it good. Pump was pretty easy access. Took little over a hour to do. Runs with no leaks. Mine has no fan clutch it’s direct drive
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    Members in Northern Virginia?

    Sounds good, might be of help. Im changing the waterpump on Sat
  8. USMCGunny

    Radiator = Head gasket problem

    Have the same similar issue, radiator keeps blowing its cap. I replaced the cap, the temp sensor, thermostat and gauge. I had the radiator cleaned by a radiator shop just after I bought it this year. It was losing coolant from a busted seam. They cooked the radiator flushed and fixed all the...
  9. USMCGunny

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I insulated the back of the cab with a 1/2 thick closed foam rubber padding that comes in 24x24 inch sheets. Does wonder keeping truck warm. This summer when I go to pull all the old wiring out from under the dash I will do the underside of it as well. Noico RED 315 mil 20 sqft Сar Sound...
  10. USMCGunny

    Head gasket repair walk through - go to post #31!

    Looks like many of the links are no longer available
  11. USMCGunny

    Members in Northern Virginia?

    Its overheating and blowing water out of the cap. Original had the radiator repaired when I bought it a few months ago,the guys put it in the acid tank overnight and fixed a couple leaks and tested it out as ok. since then new belts, new cap, new sender, new gauges, new thermostat, new heater...
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    Members in Northern Virginia?

    Woodbridge M35A2 1970 model
  13. USMCGunny

    M38 1952 Lead paint?

    Has anyone had any luck utilizing a chemical remover. I have tried a couple different and it just not work. I really do not want to have to wet sand the entire truck. My 1970 M35A2 has a dozen coats of brushed paint.
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