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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...