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Well, MY Deuce and a Half 530B fire truck is just about to hit the streets with the fire fighting system being updated, lights being repaired and also "enhanced" and the sirens and interior all brought up to snuff. I just found a 3 piece 36 foot ladder that will complete the top of my truck and...

OK, I did a little research and almost understand how you can multiply the capacity of a winch by using snatch blocks. I can make the connection between the multiplication of load capacity by the number of snatch blocks, but I am still in awe about how that final strand of cable ... or initial...

Been working on getting my deuce and a half fire truck functional, and that means running reliably, shooting water like it should and of course, sirens and lights doing their thing! Now a neighbor tells me that he remembers seeing a model (don't know the scale) somebody made of this truck. Of...

Hello: I have 24V to 12V converters that put out 13.5 amps continuously. I would like to know if these converters can be run in parallel to increase the output capacity. Maybe 2 or 3 of the units side by side powering a high amp draw such as a light bar or maybe even an electrical winch. I have...

Asked in a response to different thread about the engagement of 6wd in an 818 tractor. The reply was via poppet valves that activate between the forward and reverse gears and how we must be careful about going direct into second from reverse, etc. I do not want to hi-jack that thread, so here...

I have a Deuce fire truck and an XM818 5 ton tractor. I have needed manuals for both and have done searches for them. I was not able to find them. As far as the deuce goes. helpful members came to my rescue. As for the 5 ton, I have not sought help, but I need them. I believe I am doing...

My recently acquired XM818 started and ran like a top during pickup, then great during unloading and several times while sitting at my yard. Then, a friend fixed an air leak (swollen and ruptured copper line) in the brake system and the air filter was checked as well as oil level(both looked...

I guess this would be as good a place as any to post a very positive purchase experience I had while searching for bulbs for my deuce fire truck. I did the NAPA thing but their prices meant I could buy a couple of each. I had seen on this site where other members had had reasonable prices from...

Air conditioner compressor-a/c compressor install...How? Done extensive research but still no answer. I have tried and tried to move around Miami in my Deuce and not end up drenched in sweat... It is friggin' hot here !!! I know that if I can get a compressor to mount on my multifuel, I can...

Got a pair of 12 V unity spots on my deuce fire truck. Also on my hose bed lamps. I really would love to get some 24-28 Volt aircraft lamps in those housings. Any idea what fits? Would rather not reinvent the wheel. Thanks

woke up full of zest and vigor and planned on doing a 1-2-3 install of the kit... ran into a little snag... don't know if it is my set of blueprints that spec out the frame hole dimensions and the placements that is blurry, but I cannot distinguish some of the numbers ... the 8s and the 0s or...

Just won an 818 at redstone. Truck is supposed to be a runner. Does anybody have a contact number for someone with info from Redstone? Specifically, I would like to know if there is a ramp that can be used to load an 818 on a flat bed. Truck needs to come to Miami, Florida. Thanks

I have no clue regarding the proper operation of my fire truck. I can read the basics and can get the pto to engage but all i get is killing the motor by bogging it deown, the pump does not feel like t is spinning. I do not know if I have to release something or if my pump is damaged and needs...

TM 9-2320-361-24-1 for maintenance seems to have the last pages missing, specifically the ones including those for the winch. is there a more complete version? or am I looking in the wrong place. Seems that after the axle bearing section, it goes straight into the index... or is there a part...

I was wondering how I would add a winch to my fire truck. I guess what I have is a transfer case pto coming out of the top of the back of the transfer case and is activated by this large lever that switches between water pump and drive line. I guess I have to add a "tranny pto" for my winch...

Trying to get my Deuce fire truck in top shape, but would like to add a winch and need a couple of tires. Is there a source for parts in the south florida area? if not, how about the closest to Miami, FL? This stuff is heavy and bulky (as I am sure you all know) and shipping would often amount...

I have been doing basic maintenance and fixing my flashing red light and siren on my new toy. Mechanically, she is sweet with only issue I have being that it will not shift into low (transfer case) because the lever hits the floor before full engagement occurrs. I have been reading several forum...