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    Help starting 5 ton in DC for $100 cash

    so now that you go it running, where is my $100? I know the feeling of getting a new toy and not knowing what to do. Make sure you read old posts and skim over the TMs.
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    High revving gas pedal

    Thanks for the heads up. Will go down to Autozone and purchase a new spring today.
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    High revving gas pedal

    I recently wasn't able to start the truck cause I was on a decline. I tried to start the truck a few times but nothing happened. I then poured in a couple of gallons of gas mixed for my chainsaw which is 50:1 premium gas. I poured in most of it into my tank and the deuce popped off with no...
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    HEMTT vs. 2010 Camaro

    not as bad as I thought it would be. Looks like there will be a nice ls block available.
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    Singles on my M818

    how did you lift the rear, cause i don't see an obvious lift point.
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    Does my deuce sound like it's missimg?

    engine sounds good, if you are worried get an oil analyst.
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    m818 14 x 20 spare tire mounting?

    Looks like you will have to be chief engineer on this project. As always post plenty of pics
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    My '87 WR Deuce

    looks good, I'm particular to the soft tops in sand color do you plan on changing the top.
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    surplus Deuces going bye bye

    I don't see a problem with the government giving X number of old out of commissioned trucks to a country in dire need of help. You have to remember to much is given much is expected. The money we spend in Haiti will be drop in the bucket to compared to Afghanistan or Iraq.
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    Things for a "n00b" to look for in a deuce

    The engines in a deuce aren't made by cummins that would be for the 5 ton series. Deuces engines are made by white, hercules, and contential. I was lucky when I bought my truck it was an USAF truck with the dual brake system. What I have noticed is whinch trucks tend to have a lot more...
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    buying a 5 ton Wrecker

    I'm not sure if you could or should call a vehicle an investment. But if your finances are in order and you want the wrecker. I would say do it. You will find uses for a wrecker or people will find you.
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    Ran across something interesting today

    he is a talented individual if you look at some of his other projects on his website. I like how he made an anvil out of a piece railroad rail. Site also had some useful info about welding.
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    I just sorta jumped in with both feet,,

    the hours seem a little funny when do the math. 6300/500 is 12.6 mph. I could have been on base like my truck and never saw any highway time.
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    Time to dust off your credit cards!!!

    now just have to get a towbar.
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    Oil

    Rotella makes a 30wt oil, i'm starting to see it in the advance auto parts, Autozone, O'reilly's in my area. Looks like Rotella did a slight rebranding of the producst also.
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    Deuce+Snow+Winch=FUN

    are you burning a type of pine for firewood? Good thing you didn't have any speed when the tire blewout.
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    Jan. '10 ed. of Diesel Power Magazine

    will a straight 6 fit in a hmmwv? Hence the reason GM and Ford uses V8 diesel engines.
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    Adding Detroit Lockers???

    if you to the corporate website and find the locker for the deuce you will also see a very detailed pdf that eaton has posted. if you can't find it can email to you.
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    Anybody know where to get an interior light like this for a deuce?

    send an email to the seller and see if he responds. At on point in time I was looking at some aircraft 24v led map lights which happen to be much smaller. That light just looks too cumbersome for me.
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    Dec 19 medical run

    What gear were you operating in low or high and were you in 6x6 or 6x4?
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