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Recent content by wdwjr

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    my M543-A2 update

    OK its up and running till I changed the oil now its down seems there are small oil injection tubes that squirt the pistons well two broke off and went kerrrr- plunk in my oil drain pan got 6 new one's now I'm looking for the torque specs on the castled headed bolts that hold them in I'm...
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    my M543A2 update

    Just let ya all know my LDS-465- 1A is alive and well with its new IP and 6 new injectors lesson learned is make double sure you are properly timed it is totally possible to be 180 degrees out and it will not start make sure all 3 timing marks agree and your set to the proper timing mark on the...
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    m543-a2 injector pump

    Hey ya all I need a little help my injector pump on 543 went broke this winter I got a new one but the nsn number on the new IP is 2910-00-116-8241 which according to TM9-2910-226-34 says it a IP for a LDT-465-1C not a LDS-465-1a my old IP part number is 10951116LDS4651A / PSB6A-90EH-5828A2. I...
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    m543-a2 injector pump

    Thanks you settled a worried mind! Now the question and you knew it was coming what do I set the fuel pressure to on the new pump so it matches the original for power or point me in the direction of the TM I need to read!?
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    m543-a2 injector pump

    Hey ya all I need a little help my injector pump on 543 went broke this winter I got a new one but the nsn number on the new IP is 2910-00-116-8241 which according to TM9-2910-226-34 says it a IP for a LDT-465-1C not a LDS-465-1a my old IP part number is 10951116LDS4651A / PSB6A-90EH-5828A2. I...
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    Deuce Tire Chains

    I was tought to chain up to front drive wheels and the first drive rear leave the back drive rear un chained this way if the truck gets to spinnig and hits a stable piece of ground you don't clean your ring gear or blow your planetary gears.
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    My M-35a1 sagga still continues

    To all who read this i found the proceedure in TM-9-2320-209-20 Section XXXIII Steering systems Page 295. I don't know if it will work i have not tried it yet but i will let all know in the next few weeks. David
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    My M-35a1 sagga still continues

    Yes that would be a choice but i know with working on chevys there is ball bearings in the worm gear is that the same in these trucks and if so how would i put them back in???? I have had the outer shaft sleave off and noticed a steel clamp ring at the base of the steering shaft does this have...
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    My M-35a1 sagga still continues

    Hey ya all i am still at my M35A1 restore and now its time for the cab to come off only problem is the steering column, hard to belive!!! Any way i can not find out how to remove the steering box and column in any tech manual i have , seems the steering box hits the fuel injector pump and thats...
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    M35 help

    You were right Thanks for the lesd McMaster-Carr was the place to go i found exactly what i needed. You were a great help thanks ever so much! David
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    M35 help

    Ok please help if you can. I am rebuilbing my M35-A2 and i need floating cage nuts non tinnerman but the orginals anyone got any clue where to get these. the size i need is 3/8 x 24 to mount the front fenders on the cab. Thanks David
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    Just got a ticket need help!

    Your first best option if you Duce is of age is to tag it historically then your 90 % free of the nazi DOT system
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    Looking for M35A2 canvas cargo cover

    Look you guys i just ordered a brand new cargo cover , end curtains and cab top for my 63 studebaker M35-A2 from the John Johnson company who are the orginal mfg of all canvas tops for the military. It's costing me just over 800.00 for everything brand new just made !!! EBAY buyers are nuts on...
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    Wire #11 on Deuce

    196thProber If you have not made it to the OD website wire no 11 says it it Ignition switch feed or magneto ground ( LH ) Hope this helps and good luck!!!! David
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    military manuals

    Thanks Recovery 4x4. Went to the link and your right cant get there from here !!! Is there another way to down load the print. It does sound like there are some wiring errors in it . Thanks again David
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