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  1. Hooty481

    rear dog bones?

    I had this same idead when i had a full set of 1400's. I was going to take 5-ton torque rods and have the ends turned down to the same size as the deuce. There for they would would fit right inplace of the stock deuce torque rods. I also had another idea of useing the brackets that mount around...
  2. Hooty481

    insurence!! ahhh

    I have my m35 and my m818 through country way insurance. m35 is 350 a year and m818 is around 600 and that is i with a 40ft van trailer we haul wood shavings with
  3. Hooty481

    NHC250 Cummins fuel rail pressure

    Still looking to recalibrae my pump to one that was for a 290. does any one have the numbers from a 290 pump that runs close to the 250. I have talked to guys at cummins and they said there was different pumps that were used on 290's. Just wondering what i need to get my pump calibrated for.
  4. Hooty481

    Cab Heater question

    any chance you can get a picture of that jsut curious to see how you mounted yours!
  5. Hooty481

    Cab Heater question

    Patracy did you hook up duct work in your deuce or just let it blow out into the cab
  6. Hooty481

    Deuce road tractor conversion

    Love the idea... I am with Jwaller on the single axel deuce tractor. Alot of guys here haul cattle with short single axel trucks. I think it would be awesome. I see a single axel duece in my future. I have all of the 5th parts laying around as i have recently put a low profile 5th wheel on my...
  7. Hooty481

    Cab Heater question

    ok i do remember seeing a couple wires under the dash that were not connected to anything. could one of you guys get me a wire number so i can make sure thats what ive got. 123 Mack I am interesteaded to see where you are going ot mount your heater box. I am un decided but more than likely it...
  8. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    on the clutch adjustment. is the only thing to worry about is that the throw out bearing is completely disengaged from the pressure plate
  9. Hooty481

    Cab Heater question

    should i get power straight from the batteries or is there a place in the wiring harness to hook to? if so what are the numbers on the wires
  10. Hooty481

    Cab Heater question

    here are some pictures i hope
  11. Hooty481

    Cab Heater question

    Looking for some cab heat in my 818 and had a friend give me a heater that came out of a M37. Looks real nice. The NSN 2540-00-869-0424 if any one wants to look it up. I cant find in the TM's where the heater gets it power from. The heater motor on this unit has a standard military single wire...
  12. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    thanks for the info if i have any more touble i'll give them a call. but for now shes back together and holding strong!
  13. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    Transmission is back in and throw out bearing is completely disengaged when clutch is all the way up. I dont think it was out of adjustment i think the bearing was just wore out. The Clutch was like brand new i just think when the boys down at shelby rebuilt this one they put in a new clutch and...
  14. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    how are your guys greaseing that shaft that goes across that engages and releases the clutch. i found the 2 fitting of what i would describe as bottle cap fitting. the grease was dried up and they were screwed all the way in. should this be the way to go back or should I install a couple grease...
  15. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    I got my trans out and the throwout bearing was shot. Little balls all over in the bell housing. Got q new one ordered from Memphis equipment bearing and collar 125 bucks. Measured the thickness of the clutch and right on what a new one would be. Pressure plate looked good. I just used a...
  16. Hooty481

    5 ton "Shorty"

    Nice trucks!!!! To me the ideal truck for personal use, looks, and comfort. Still wonder how the ride would be in the 818 with a bed unloaded. My 818 is RUFF when unloaded.
  17. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    Will It require pulling the tranny if it's what you say it is?
  18. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    Gimpy there was something that was chewed up in clutch area when I start it in gear I can push the clutch in and stop the vehicle. But if I want to go to neutral and then back in a gear when I am setting still it won't go. That makes me think it is the throw out bearing
  19. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    Might try to make one shouldn't be to hard. Anybody else had any trouble like This with their truck?
  20. Hooty481

    Clutch problem

    1970 m818 4200 miles since government rebuild or paint job not sure. Any way I've put over 2000 miles on it since I picked it up not many. I was driving today and went to get a load of wood with my m101 trailer. Got to noticing that it was hard to get into gear while setting still. So anyway...
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