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  1. jhooah

    War museum show with pics

    Brian: Long time no hear, glad your fine. I will start on an "addition" to the house, that way they can't block my 'garage' as bieng too large...Additionally when the house gets 'bigger' they can't argue that the damn exterior garage is too large and not 'subordinate' to the main house. Stupid...
  2. jhooah

    Slooowww-m52a2-help

    Recommended basic reading: I HIGHLY recommend visiting the SS Resources link (at the top of the page, or linked below) and downloading the step by step government paid for (millions $$$ ?) file called: "Troubleshooting the LDS 465-1 multifuel"...
  3. jhooah

    War museum show with pics

    Jeff: In previous years I have supported (and continue to) this Museum show to the utmost of my ability (It's only 5 miles from my new house too) I would bring the German Halftrack, DUKW, Gamma Goat, Deuce w/ DRASH shelter trailer, GPW jeep, 3/4t Command Car, TOW missile Jeep, the Weasel, a...
  4. jhooah

    M39 Series VS M809 Anything important?

    DITTO the multi-fuel, I thought the Cummins was multi-fuel as well. Guess they would be a little faster and a little more fuel efficient, but then I can likley set this one up to run Bogangles left-over oil in the right tank, repipe it a little and once she warms we can smell dinner as we...
  5. jhooah

    Richmond, VA pickup, 90 mile trip

    Go down to the War Memorial museum this weekend (By the Jame River Bridge) look up Lee Barlow and ask him about someone, he should be near my Tan Deuce. You'll also find about 5-10 Deuce and 5T owners there Sat and Sunday 26-27 Sep. I'd be glad to tow you home with the tow bar, but I won't be...
  6. jhooah

    M39 Series VS M809 Anything important?

    LDS 465-1A from what I can see reference the manual (PS28) talking about the narrow primary fuel filter under the drivers fender (only one there, not two for the LDS465-1) So now I'm thinking this is the identical engine as my M35A2 Deuce, only w/ power steering added...I'll have to get home...
  7. jhooah

    M39 Series VS M809 Anything important?

    Ok, just when I thought I had it all firgured out, It dawned on me the M543A2 wrecker we have is NOT an M816...Air Cleaners on the Passenger side...:roll: So after downloading all sorts of great manuals and such, is there a different set I should use for the M39 VS the M809 series...
  8. jhooah

    M816 Wrecker some parts and source Wanted

    Thanks for the tips, especially the filter check valve hint. Seems like I'll wait till Nov to return home, pull all the hoses and replace them just to be safest and not have another one blow under a load. Then they should be good for another 20 years without servicing. Appreciate all the...
  9. jhooah

    M816 Wrecker some parts and source Wanted

    Picked up a M816 5T Wrecker for the group and got here started while home on leave this month from Afghanistan (back here now). Blew the boom lift hose, fluid everywhere... anyone know of a good source? If I get a local Fab shop what I should ask for, etc. Missing the front winch PTO...
  10. jhooah

    REO film 1951 The Eager Beaver

    Ok, I was surfing for GPA info and found the archives to the Smithsonian. Tossing this out in case someone had time to look for/ request a copy somewhere aroud DC area. It's on the following link: http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/archives/d4507.htm Title is The Eager Beaver Reel #17 (1/30/51)...
  11. jhooah

    Selectro locking hubs

    Sie with them all Quick search of the numbers and I find them for $405.00 right away. Now which of these are correct. 2.5T "Rockwell" is listed as $405. or the Kia Rio's at $655. Inquiring minds want to know... V/R Winget...
  12. jhooah

    Help ID Fuel injector part NSN

    Narrows it down slightly Thanks, 1 out of about 25 diesels the Army used (stamped 1969?) is now eliminated... This may take a while... LoL V/R Winget
  13. jhooah

    Help ID Fuel injector part NSN

    not that easy but i'll try No camera here to try it, laying on a scanner I have the following photo (hopefully it attached) Description: Overall hieght 3-1/2" Width narrow side 1" (the no inlet or outlet side) Width with ports and extensions3-1/2" Picture a sideways "T" Shape |-- Machined...
  14. jhooah

    Help ID Fuel injector part NSN

    Ok, friend has come up with a box of injectors, hopefully deuce, but I have doubts. Here's the specs Injector body markings: Side one: American Bosch Made in Springfield MASS U.S.A. Side two: AKB 25 R 76 4-69 Injector tip marked: 8R 514 Inside a red colored box, wrapped in...
  15. jhooah

    XM757 steering

    Heater DUCTS Bjorn: Just started in on your thread, glad to see the cooking idea, put that one in the back of my head for future reference. As to the HEater DUCTS, two possible options. Worst case, prototyping machines can now make the parts out of nylon (or heat resistant material) with just...
  16. jhooah

    NSN for Throttle cable

    In case any of you seek, or have access to current parts NSNs for the Deuce (Heck some of you may be sitting in a Motorpool....) Here's a throttle cable fix that will eventually come out in PS Mag and such. V/R Winget M35A2 Need assistance with finding the NSN for a push pull throttle control...
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