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  1. BugEyeBear

    Highway speed of 5ton

    Thanks for the info Randy. :-D My understanding is that the M813 (M809 Series) has the Spicer 6453 Tranny WITH Overdrive (5th in the UP position I believe). Whereas the M39 Series with the Multifuel have the NON Overdrive (5th in the DOWN position) Spicer 6352 Tranny. I'm currently...
  2. BugEyeBear

    Highway speed of 5ton

    OK, I'm NOT trying to race the thing... I simply asked what the SAFE highway cruising speed is stock (without over-revving), and what sort of improvement I could expect if I installed an OD tranny. You can't legally do 40mph on the highway, so that answer doesn't help me. I thought it was...
  3. BugEyeBear

    Highway speed of 5ton

    OK, so let's say I have an M54A2 with the LDS Multifuel, the stock tranny (Spicer 6352 w 5th in the down position, i.e. Direct, non OD), and stock 11-20 NDT tires. Is my safe highway cruising speed 50-53MPH? What would my RPMs be at this speed? AND IF I were to swap in an OD Tranny (Spicer...
  4. BugEyeBear

    Just picked up my first MV

    Wecome to SS!! Nice looking truck! :-D Seller sounds like a nice & stand-up guy! ALWAYS GOOD TO HEAR!! Great advise & help is available here for the asking. REALLY HELPS to know that others have been there before you when a problem crops up! Just be careful to "weed out" the...
  5. BugEyeBear

    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    Any moisture that somehow remains isolated in your brake system (usually induced via condensation) can boil at 212degreesF. BUT this water then turns into steam, thus resulting in AIR in the brake system. NOT GOOD! Also... Just a 3% water content in your brake fluid will lower the brake...
  6. BugEyeBear

    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    I just did a quick web search..... 5 Gallons for $191.98 (plus $7.14 UPS Ground, $13.46 UPS 2nd Day, or $33.44 UPS Next Day) = as little as $39.82 /gallon 640209 Motor Factory Brake Fluid Dot 5 Silicone 5 Gallon Drum OR on eBay 1 Gallon for $40.00 (plus $13.01 UPS Ground) = $53.01...
  7. BugEyeBear

    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    Yeah, Napa Online says this is $114.00 Retail at my local Napa. So even with the "Frequent Customer" discount it is probably still somewhere in the $80.00 to $100.00 range. MY Napa guy treats me pretty well. But he's still there to make a $$! Napa is not the cheapest source I'm sure. But...
  8. BugEyeBear

    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    Napa sells it by the gallon.
  9. BugEyeBear

    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    Realistically we should all be bleeding our brakes regularly. At least once a year. Moisture gets in there, regardless of which fluid you use. Moisture damages seals & components. Moisture needs to be prevented by proper venting, by draining the air tanks, and by proper maintenance of the...
  10. BugEyeBear

    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    Informative Article... To view, right mouse button, then "Open in new window"....
  11. BugEyeBear

    Jeep Cherokee stuck in mud pit

    OMG!! :shock: That Geo Storm owner must have been pretty unhappy!! I guess the bumper mounts are only designed for compression, not tension!! BEST PART is that it is probably his girlfriend's car!!! "OOOPS!" :doh:
  12. BugEyeBear

    sprag gear transfercase question

    Are you guys suggesting putting an air cut off switch to just the fwd air line or to BOTH lines to disengage the xfer? It seems to me that if you want the xfer to always run in neutral you'd want to cut off BOTH. That way you could also be in reverse gear facing downhill & roll fwd (downhill)...
  13. BugEyeBear

    Wreckerman loves Jessica

    AH! Good Times.... :-D You have to remember to talk sweet to her until at least the THIRD DATE!!! That's when things could get REALLY Interesting!! :wink:
  14. BugEyeBear

    Who done it?

    :funny: "OUCH!!!" roflrofl
  15. BugEyeBear

    Deuce Jackshaft

    Better to use the higher strength bolt whenever in doubt.....
  16. BugEyeBear

    Good Deal or Not

    There has to be quite a few owners in your area. Suggest you start a new thread... Maybe call it "Help! Deuce Newbie in PA wants to learn about Deuces", or something like that. & in the body of the post say that you are considering buying a Deuce, but you want to look at a few "good ones"...
  17. BugEyeBear

    Jeep Cherokee stuck in mud pit

    Wow! What a bunch of "Effin' Idiots"!! The front passenger's wheel is buried in the mud and their solution is to "give it a good yank"!! Not exactly a Mensa Society outing there!! I think I heard somone say, "Golly Gee Wiz, is Daddy gonna be rilled up when we drag what is left of...
  18. BugEyeBear

    Good Deal or Not

    How far are you willing to travel to pcik-up a Deuce?? Farther south often = less rust.... ....not always though as they do tend to get moved around during their years of service!
  19. BugEyeBear

    Good Deal or Not

    YES, I guess I DID HiJack it a bit! Sorry, I didn't intend to..... "MY Bad!" :-(
  20. BugEyeBear

    Removing inner tire

    ???Just the FIRST time??!?? :confused: roflrofl :mrgreen:
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