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  1. Jake0147

    Brakes, all or nothing??

    Negative!!! If there is a fluid leak ANYWHERE in the brake system, you will have NO brakes. "Weaping", which I assume that you're seeing since it's still in question, is a very minor leak that WILL become a big leak. Maybe in five years, maybe the very next time you step on the pedal, maybe...
  2. Jake0147

    Trailering a deuce

    I think some of you are jumping to conclusions about the tow vehicle here. He might be a little heavy, but not crazy heavy. He probably is going to be 100 percent road legal. Maybe not, depending how the trailer balances. The only place he's going to be over for sure is the manufacturer's...
  3. Jake0147

    Thinking more about 12 volts from the 24 volt system...

    I could be mistaken, but I dont' think the speed controller in question will actually "set" a voltage. I think that varying the load will vary the voltage available through the controller to protect the electric motors at low speed... At least that's what I thought it was doing. I started to...
  4. Jake0147

    Brake system pliers

    RE: Re: RE: Brake system pliers I don't buy many tools at Harbor Freight (although I do have a couple with decent satisfaction), but more and more the "tool truck tools" can be found elsewhere, with a different name stamped into the handle, for a signifigant savings. Home Depot, Lowes, and...
  5. Jake0147

    Self locking bolt question

    Self locking bolts have several mechanisms as mentioned above that cause a bit of interference (pressure) against some portion of the thread. When metal sits against metal with enough PSI, it kind of "sticks" together. That's what gives you a good crisp snap when you release a fastener that is...
  6. Jake0147

    Confused about wheel bearings and lube on deuce

    Agreed. These axles were built long before there were EP addatives in rear end oil, which means you've got two choices. Massively oversized bearings in an oil bath, or lube separately with grease. I also suspect that there's some degree of safety in the isolation of the extra seal, especially...
  7. Jake0147

    Axle cork & Hub flip

    No, good name but the wrong stuff. I suspect that the above solution with silicone gasket makers will be OK, but prep and careful application would be required. Locktite does offer some of these in their brand, but gasket eliminator (515, 518, 548) is an inappropriate product for this purpose...
  8. Jake0147

    IP hydraulic head updates????

    Agreed! Thank you doghead! Even though my hydraulic head is fine (for now knock on wood) you have just enlightened me to another reason why several past searches have been ineffective. This extra information you've been giving out is indeed very much appreciated.
  9. Jake0147

    Looking for info on steel line to rear axle

    Aluminum brake line fittings are a cheap and inferior substitute I hate them. I despise them... But, they are still WAY stronger than the forces applied, overkill for the job at hand. Even if brass comes down again, people have figured out that it works and it's cheap so you'll probably see...
  10. Jake0147

    Deuce Dump we have all seen in the upper left

    Now that it's done, does anybody have a link or pics for those who missed it?
  11. Jake0147

    Which oil do you use?

    Old wives tale. If you'd like, you can buy it pre-blended right off the shelf.
  12. Jake0147

    Tire Valve Extensions - OK to Use ?

    I dunno if it's the salt up here, or just dirt in general, but I absolutely will recommend against anything that is "self sealing". That type doesn't seal well after a short time and actually will cause leaks. If it's got a proper valve core or "valve core pushing mechanism" to reuse the...
  13. Jake0147

    W/W vs WO/W

    Shocks don't hold it up, springs do. :wink: So I'd expect it to be a touch lower under the cab steps and such, however the frame extensions do raise the front bumper considerably.
  14. Jake0147

    Work on the baby HEMTT grinds to a start.

    Just a thought on that- The rear spring hangar is moved WAY back on the frame from the original suspension attachment. Any weight applied to the frame will split at that point between there and the front spring hangar. The front hangar can't be but a few inches in front of the original pivot...
  15. Jake0147

    long bed willys jeep..

    That's just not right... Original? Perhaps. Handy? For sure. But it's not right.
  16. Jake0147

    Brakes dragging

    Agreed, start with the pedal free play adjustment. If the master cylinder doesn't release quite fully, it won't "vent" the fluid in the system properly to the resivoir. A brake dragging will warm the fluid. It then has no release, so the brakes apply a bit. This multiplies the heat issue...
  17. Jake0147

    Brake (Stop) Lights will not come on

    It'll show ground with a test light or DVOM, but you're getting this reading through the tail lights. A light bulb is essentially just a signifigantly undersized wire.
  18. Jake0147

    How much is your Deuce's Insurance

    RE: Re: How much is your Deuce I went with Gulfway for one seventy something a year. That's with "real" license plates, no garage, trailers OK, and pretty decent coverage.
  19. Jake0147

    Any Steel Soldiers ATV's

    I dunno about a racer for general transportation duties. They're a little high strung sometimes (but this is not near as much as some), you can't carry much with you, carrying a passenger is a little cozy. What are you going to load it on? I can guarantee you want all four wheels pulling to...
  20. Jake0147

    headlights when parking lights are on.

    I don't think it was just the military. I think lots of civilian stuff of the era in which these were designed did the same thing. Suggestion based on personal preference- Instead of powering the front markers from the headlights, rob your power from the tail light circuit. No extra...
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