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  1. frank8003

    Wheres all the M35A2's at??

    They not letting them rot much. They Not rotting as fast as money in the bank.....
  2. frank8003

    anyone ever moved a steering tube "up" on an m35a2 dash panel?

    Steering wheels had to do with mechanical leverage 1954 Jag I owned was 16" Recirculating Ball 16" wheels 1951 Chevy was 15" with 15" wheels Recirculating Ball steering 1947 to 1953 trucks was 16" Recirculating Ball MGA was 16-1/2" 1965 MGB was rack+ pinion 15" wheels, best steering I have...
  3. frank8003

    Simp's M920 build thread

    I figure you did read this but I found it interesting. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/new-guy-with-m920-and-transmission-issues.100942/
  4. frank8003

    Wheres all the M35A2's at??

    Those individuals that own them may NOT want to give them up
  5. frank8003

    Series numbers question I feel stupid for even asking...

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M939_series_5-ton_6x6_truck
  6. frank8003

    What do YOU want to know about G-742 history?

    Mr. Doyle, A mention of why my multi-fuel 1969 M35A2 never "clatters", That Diesel clatter, yah know. The Hercules/White/Man patent engines will run and run when not abused. Goin on 52 years, still runs good. I saw your offer of books but I too old to collect now. I sad. You have done a fine...
  7. frank8003

    grey wire

    "wire about the diameter of a dime" You better take the time and find where that went to.............
  8. frank8003

    Deuce brake woes

    I got tired of doing it all over and over again so added a sight glass and the valves as a permanent setup as filler, bleeder, watchful eye king of thing. It was always just Me, No soldier "B". The best part (my favorite) is the NAPA thingie to put on the wheel bleeder fittin with the one way...
  9. frank8003

    CUCV Oil/Fuel Leak

    My favorite is a spray bottle of DAWN and a cheap HF pressure washer and get it clean. Dawn can clean ducks, used it extensively on the Deuce. Don't be under the thing with it running unless it is all off the ground. Ditto on the really bright flashlight/droplight. Concur with cucvrus, Might...
  10. frank8003

    What batteties are recomended for use in the 5 tons and deuces?

    You really got 16 years on a set of batteries? 12 05? December 2005 Naahhh, probably means May 2012 which is 9 years, not to shoddy If so I would buy that same flavor again.
  11. frank8003

    What batteties are recomended for use in the 5 tons and deuces?

    The OEM 6TL is recommended , two for $680, which is why group 31 are used at two for $300. I just used Two interstate batteries or Dekka 524MF I got for $200 but that is in warm climate. No matter what flavor is needed/ installed in your truck you still have to clean and refurbish and protect...
  12. frank8003

    Throttle stuck at 50% - Help Please

    Study how the throttle linkage works in the TM's, You'll figure it out. TM 9-2320-280-20-1
  13. frank8003

    What is the ideal 6.2 crankshaft/balancer bolt size, and what is the crank/balancer diameter?

    How was She built the first time?> The "ideal size and grade of bolt" is what Whe was born with. Might be somewhere in the TM's Harmonic balancers should be press fit on the crank. That "bolt" holds it to the face where it supposed to be. What is original installation torque on that? That...
  14. frank8003

    Very strange gen 2 problem

    OK, something in the wiring that sees excessive heat to itself in the first 3 minutes.
  15. frank8003

    Very strange gen 2 problem

    HEAT You already described the problem statement Heat from somewhere is causing it Wrapping anti-heat stuff around and about pickups and wires is inexpensive.
  16. frank8003

    What is this part- where can I obtain it, or should I make one?

    Use part target. Maybe I got the numbers wrong. http://studs.tpub.com/82/01-159-6632.htm https://www.parttarget.com/5307-01-159-6632_5307011596632_14067718.html/-d5b9614c-c51e-4ea0-a3de-10c4abf19190?searchtext=14067718&searchoption=sku&originalsearchtext=14067718...
  17. frank8003

    Hard Top or a Soft Top?

    Mine built by Jeep to be a convertible.
  18. frank8003

    Battery issues?

    Put two new + tested batteries in it properly connected and write back.
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