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    Rattle Just After Startup

    Wanted to start some of the deuces today while doing snow removal. Started first one ok. Quick to start. I left the cab to let it idle while continuing with my chores and heard what sounded like an empty tin can rattling around in the front end possibly being hit by the fan. Quickly shut it...
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    Right Side service lights

    Looking through the trouble shooting manual, I don't see anything that might clue me into why on one of my deuces, the right side service lights don't work (headlight high and low beam, and rear running light). Turns work. Everything else seems to work. Any thoughts? I've been searching, but...
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    M105 Trailer Recovery - Brakes on Fire

    Slight problem while recovering a pristine M105 this week at Mechanicsburg. Hooked up fine to one of my Deuce's. I was actually able to maneuver the trailer by hand from behind abother trailer out to the drive to hook it up. No help needed. Everything seemed fine. The new LED lights worked...
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    Searching for thread

    I hate to do this, but I've been searching for two days now for a recent thread that discussed wiring an electric brake controller (12 volt) for a civy trailer on a deuce. I think the thread that I was looking at had a link to another and one of them contained an actual wiring diagram. I just...
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    Bunch of Q's never asked...

    I have several questions that I have been meaning to ask for a long time, but they really didn't seem that important, so asked more urgent questions. Some searching has been done, but I still have the following q's; - GL - 1 oil is for diffs correct? I've asked at Tractor Supply, and they look...
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    two for the price of, well, two, but at a discount...

    I've got two deuces listed in the classifieds section. I had a deal going on the one and the buyer backed out. But I still need to move these. Separately I was asking $6,150 for both, but sold together, what about $5,700? I have a third that I'll need to move soon as well, not as nice, so...
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    Pics from Event 3627

    Does anyone have pics of sale 3627 lot #88? I was supposed to save them for the winner and forgot. OOPS. I normally save at least one picture in these sales, but wasn't around much for this sale. Any help is appreciated. Eco
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    Gotta Sell Some

    Well, for several reasons, none that good, I must part with at least two of my deuces. The main reason for getting rid of them is that they need more attention than I have time to give them. That, and we have a beutiful two month old daughter at home and although she's adorable, she's not...
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    Bees - Ouch....

    I'm not sure where this belongs, but since it happened in a deuce, I'll stick it here for now. I need some help with a bee problem. Wasps to be exact. A couple of my trucks sit in a field for periods of time. I start them periodically and move them so I can keep the grass mowed. Anyway, I...
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    Pulling an Equipment Trailer

    I need to find an equipment trailer (or any trailer capable of hauling skid steers/mini-excavators, etc.) to pull behind the deuce. I'm not having much luck finding something less than 12k GVW with air brakes. But I can find them with electric brakes. Can someone who pulls a trailer with...
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    Turbo Swap

    I'm sorry, I did search, but my search abilities are pathetic. Can a "C" and "D" turbo be switched out without modification to connecting plumbing? Same connections, etc? I have a C and want to swap in a D that I have. I'm not parting with the C, but the truck the C is in, doesn't have a...
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    Trailer Advice

    I'm not really sure where this thread belongs, so feel free to move. I'm looking for advice on trailers to haul skid steers or mini-excavators. I don't have a CDL so am limited to around a 5 ton trailer. Are there makes/models in this weight range that have air brakes? I'm puzzeled as to...
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    M1009 Advice

    The next addition to the fleet is maybe a M1009 Blazer. This would likely be for a daily driver. However, I know nothing about them. I've been searching, but the problems that I've found in threads, are all over the place and I can't get a sense if these things work well as a daily driver or...
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    Bum Brakes

    Pedal goes to floor. Master was dry, so filled. Nothing. Been pumped a lot. Running and not. Fluid that was added is still there. Still nothing. Any thoughts? Need help. Thanks,
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    Tri-Deuce & Duo-Trailer Recovery - LONG (again)

    I have to make this quick. Recently acquired three additional trucks and two trailers. M35A2's (one is a dropside), a M105A2 trailer with cover, and the M105A2 woodworking shop trailer. The M105A2 recovery has been posted already. It's the one where I lost air pressure. Fixed the leak by...
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    Deuce Cargo Cover

    I don't think I'm using search correctly. I know this question must have been asked in teh past. But I didn't see it using search. Sorry for wasting time, BUT, where can I find the black rubber bungee cord found on Deuce cargo covers? I want the same stuff and a spool of it would be great...
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    M105A2 Loadout

    Went to Mechanicsburg today to load out my first M105A2. Was purchased at Mechanicsburg Navy Depot in PA. As always, trip was not without excitement. About halfway into the trip north (only about 30 miles) the low air buzzer comes on and my air pressure was dropping to below 60 lbs. It was...
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    Trailer Mounted Woodshop

    I've recently acquired a trailer mounted woodshop. I'll be retrieving soon. It's got a massive radial arm saw in the back, as well as a bunch of other tools in toolboxes. Aside from this, I know nothing about these trailers. Does anyone have any info? I don't even know the model number...
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    Deuce Brakes

    I've been reading, searching and looking up TM's. However, I still have a question or two. I have to recover a Deuce with no brakes. Pedal goes to the floor. I have good air so it's not that. I need to investigate where the leak may be. Any suggestions? I suppose the first thing I need...
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    Clutch Adjustment

    Gents, I've searched a bit and printed out the appropriate pages from the TM 9-2320-361-20 for adjusting the clutch. My clutch seems to grab pretty late when letting it out. I guess this means it's "high". It also is hard to get into gear when cold. Well, it's hard shifting from second to...
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