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  1. daytonatrbo

    M35a2 oils

    The previous owner of my truck was very proud of the fact that he did zero maintenance in 8 years of ownership. I don't think he even changed the oil. *facepalm*
  2. daytonatrbo

    M35a2 oils

    When synthetic motor oil first became commonplace, the stuff would start to run out of an old engine. The manufacturers discovered that the synthetic oil lacked the properties of regular oil that kept rubber seals swollen. So they added some stuff to the additive package, and this problem was...
  3. daytonatrbo

    M35a2 oils

    This is an issue in so many ways. The fact that a bunch of senators that can't even use facebook correctly have the power to make far reaching changes to how we consume the internet is terrifying.
  4. daytonatrbo

    M109 Shop van and M185 van replacement window screens

    I was just checking out there site and they have a MRAP seats and folding seats for as cheap as I've found them on eBay. I'm sure our other vendors might be able to do better, but they may still be a good resource. I had no idea they carried stuff like this.
  5. daytonatrbo

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Letting it dump out the bottom is tempting. It helps attenuate the noise without adding a muffler and would actually reduce and back pressure under normal operation. I don't ever *plan* on deep water fording, but with all the flooding around lately, it's something I want to have the option of...
  6. daytonatrbo

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I was planning an buying a "J bend" (not to be confused with a J pipe) Since it has two 90's and a small straight section. Should be everything you need if you have a saw and welder, and its just a bit cheaper and more compact that the individual pieces.
  7. daytonatrbo

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I've been thinking of doing a better rain trap with a drain. That way you could eliminate the 180 and likely have more clearance for tires.
  8. daytonatrbo

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Yeah, and as far as I can tell, freight runs around $45 for an item that size from the "typical" couriers.
  9. daytonatrbo

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    That's about exactly the condition mine is in. It's great sitting at a red light, filling the car next to you with exhaust fumes.
  10. daytonatrbo

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Rusty J pipes suck. I need to replace mine, but I think I can buy a stainless 180 and weld it up for a lot cheaper than a replacement pipe.
  11. daytonatrbo

    Brakes and breaks. A tale of a trip cut short.

    That's a sucky day for sure! I've had to stop a regular civvy vehicle with 4 wheel disc brakes that had lost assist while traveling at a pretty good clip. About the time your legs are ready to give out, you've bled maybe half your speed. I imagine the deuce is similar, but slower, maybe more...
  12. daytonatrbo

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Is your username a Doctor Who reference?
  13. daytonatrbo

    Peter Bog's CAD deuce schematic!

    Not sure if this is allowed, but if anyone is looking for a free CAD tool to make their own edits to this, the DraftSite software from Dassault is quite good and free for personal use. Anyone familiar with the recent updates to AutoCAD will feel right at home. I'm in no way affiliated with the...
  14. daytonatrbo

    my first m35 purchase

    Holy cow. For some reason I just read this whole thread. Was this a bunch of threads that got merged? First couple pages confused the crap outta me. What a ride! Anyway, great work over the last few years. Very cool truck you've ended up with.
  15. daytonatrbo

    M35A3 tire repair Assistance Question

    This^ The PSI rating on the tire is the MAX allowable for the tire, to give the maximum weight carry capacity. You will be very unhappy driving an empty truck with the tires pumped up to max. Typically the deuces will have something like 45-55psi stenciled on the side as that is the expected...
  16. daytonatrbo

    Brake fluid leak, fix now or fix later?

    I hear a lot of people take that attitude, but the brakes on these trucks really aren't meant to haul it from 45 to 0, or sustain long decel on hills. You need to use engine braking as much as reasonably possible. As long as you are doing it correctly, you won't experience undue wear on the...
  17. daytonatrbo

    ISO Bed on a M35??

    Start with the m36 with the longer wheelbase. It came with an 18' bed and would be a better base for a 20' box. Would still have overhangs like a school bus.
  18. daytonatrbo

    What Is The Consensus On Deuce Bed Covers? Vinyl or Canvas? And Where Can I Buy One?!

    Is it more like boat top vinyl? Some of those are very heavy and rugged and commonly called "canvas" even when they are not.
  19. daytonatrbo

    New from NC

    Welcome from northeast Tennessee!
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