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    M816 Wrecker dumb question

    Pa.rich, If U can't run with the big boys, stay on the Porch!!Lol It is a Dog getting Old!! I used to jump up and down to get on the rigs, now I must Crawl. I got an old GMC Log truck with Prentice loader. That is quite a hump,getting to the top to run it. Phil
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    viet nam wall

    That sounds like a "PLAN". I shall see what I have for plans at that time, but it will give me a good excuse to take the deuce out for a ride. I shall get back at U . Phil
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    One man's junk....

    Hey, I am interested in the Gloves, How much? LOL!!
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    Gas or Diesel?

    Russ81, There are a number of Diesels U can put in that truck. U can put in a Cummins, 5.9 would fit nicely, U can put in an International DT360, which is a nice running engine and available in large #s." Schoolbus Motor",How about a" ScreamingJimmy", Detroit 6-71,Or even a Deutz 6 Cyl Turbo...
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    Deuce Recovery and Issue

    I had to drive a 1981 Fruitshaker "Fright-liner", when it was just a few months old with Air assist Power, and I would rather go without, especially if I did lots of Highway driveng. Lack of good control. Phil
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    What neighbors have to say about my new M1009

    RE: Re: RE: Nice mail Life is a dog, and the I married one!! We have 250 acres of our own and one neighbor who has 150acres across the street and the next closest is3/4 mile away! What is my biggest complaint but the Queen!!! She asks me how many more will I get and could I park away from the...
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    Stripping old paint

    Hey Jacob, if U do a good job, I will let U strip the paint on mine after UR done with URS!!?? Phil
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    Multifuel exhaust

    There are many reasons why a Diesel will smoke alot.. Black smpke may be from idling too much,Old diesel, be sure to check UR air cleaner and air passages{Mouse nest}, and even pulling the Trottle and let it run in place for10 minutes at about 1200,to1500 rpms. Watch UR gauges, oil, temp, even...
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    Experimental Deuce?

    Expensive Deuce!! Just think, someone has a "ONE OF A Kind Deuce",Maybe it will run!! I could have bought 5,maybe 6 Deuces for the price. I think I shall build a Deuce with 8.3 Cummins with 13spd RR and advertize it for $10,000!!! Or a 6-71 Detroit with 13spd over. !!
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    Dumb Question Of The Year

    RE: Re: RE: Dumb Question Of The Year Well I am no Engineer, but been around diesels since before General Electric was a General! I have noticed through the years that most Diesels have a Nock or In ballance on every Rotation, and I swear the Cummins 250 is the worst for it. I detect in in the...
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    Experimental Deuce?

    I don't believe what someone is paying for this truck! I have a Deuce and a 1997 2500 Dodge diesel 5spd Complete, that I would sell for that price!! Only 70.000 miles on yhe Dodge>
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    Oil Lines for a 250/855 turbo upgrade?

    Turbo instal jwalker. I am waiting paoers on a m818 I purchased and I recently found out that a 250 does not have a turbo. What did U use and how much Mods did U have to do? I am sure I can get a torbo and get it on, one way or the other! I believe U want to hoock Ur oil lines at a Preasure...
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    Deuce steering.

    :driver: Had a job for the Deuce and my 10ton trl today. I moved my friends Allis Chalmers Dozer. 23,000lbs on a pintal hook certainly made the Deuce Steer better! Who needs Power Steering!!??I was really amazes at the way the Deuce pulled it and stopping was OK also, considering the Trl brakes...
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    Stretch's used oil centrifuge

    Ok if some one must filter Used motor oil, which I have never done in 20years, and I have had No proplems running used motor oil in any of my diesels. The old way of doing it is as simple as having 2 buckets, whether 5 gals, or 55 gals,. Put one container obove the other, use a piece of Manilla...
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    Rear m35 axle mod

    Mod Deuce! :driver: I was just thinking what would happen if we pooled all our money and put together all of our thoughts obout how we could Modify a Deuce, and had the room and the Tools to do it, We could probably modify a Deuce to FLY!! :cookoo: I should not say this,because politician will...
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    tire inspection, and a note from the depot....

    Maddawg308, Do U thunk someone put a Tubeless tire on a Split rim? It doesn't make sence!? It would not hold air very long. Amazing what the Govt. can Do, or Noy do!! Phil
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    Trucks at Smyrna, TN

    RE: Smyrna and Shipping Costs Bozor1000, are U ckecking to see what the hold up is? Be sure to stay on it, or U will lose the sale. What does UR Euc Status say on UR Acct.? Phil
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    drive shaft ball joint

    I can tell U I have done several of those and it is not easy! I have gone as far a elliminating the Double joint and gone with a Single one. It can be done, or U can keep it original and maybe have someone do it for U. Good Luck, Phil
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    tire inspection, and a note from the depot....

    Hey guys, u don' t want to run the trucks with a flat tire. The tube gets Sucked in and when traveling down the road like this, I have seen tires Catch Fire. Thats a no, no!! Radial tire without a tube are more forgiving, Good luck, Phil
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    Rear m35 axle mod

    One thing that I think needs to be researched is to investigate the Gearing on Two speed RR.What are the ratios in Low Speed and Hi speed. It would be great if Low speed could be mached to the front axel, to be used Off Road , 4x6 and when Hiway driving with front end Unlocked, we could Cruise...
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