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Ok if it's alright with the mods I'd like to start a 'USES FOR DEUCES' thread. Here I would like to see photos and stories about your irregular or unusual use of your Deuce. Something that the military would not have approved while the vehicle was in service. For Example... This past summer I...

Ok Here's the problem in a nutshell... My truck starts up fine in the cold, In NH it's been at or below +20 lately but my m35a2 fires right up every time with no need for the manifold heater. I run her at about 1500-1800rpm until she warms up Take her out on the road and she runs great!!! ...

This has probably been discussed but I cant find much on it so here goes. I want to use my M35A2C as a backup generator for my house in the event of a power outage, it would also be nice to have AC off the truck for running power tools and droplights. Up here in New England we loose power a few...

Hello guys, I need some advice. I have a chance to pick up a complete M66 gun ring with cab re-enforcing plate. I know they are hard to come by and passing it up would probably be a sin, but the holidays are coming and I don't know if I can justify the purchase. I won't say exactly how much I...

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that the New trans has been doing great! (refer to thread http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/60303-yet-another-transmission-replacement-thread.html) Just a couple of quick questions: 1. The trans grinds a little bit going into 4th both upshifting and...

Ok so I have opted out of replacing just my main shaft with the trans in the truck (refer to thread http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/58936-transmission-problem.html) Yesterday I was lucky enough to buy a good used 3053A for $150.00 BUCKS!! (thank you craigslist ;)) It does however need a...

This afternoon I was pulling out onto a busy road when I found I was unable to shift out of second, I quickly pulled my deuce over and attempted to force it out of gear. I was able to pull the shifter back to Neutral but then found I was unable to shift INTO second or third!!!!!! :doh: So after...

I recently had a discussion with my neighbor who is a Korean war vet, he worked on a 5 ton wrecker (what specifically I'm not sure). I was talking to him about needing two people to perform a safe and successful winching operation weather you are pulling stumps or pulling the truck. I was always...

Hi I'm new to the site so my apologies if this subject has been discussed before. :oops: I'm a 20 year old New Hampshireite and I just bought a 1972 M35A2C in the spring. It's been a great rig all summer, I drove it almost every day for a couple months while the transmission was installed on my...