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  1. zak

    Got rid of my 156ft vessel!

    BlueToes what was the ships job when it was up and running?
  2. zak

    I'm just curious...

    You one of the small percentage. How many of us are passing down the mechanical skills and how many kids want to learn them. As much as I tried my kid wanted nothing to do with working on things mechanical. I was suprised that I got him to go on the last recovery. But there is an upside to all...
  3. zak

    I'm just curious...

    I think that there is only a small percentage of the population that is willing or able to work on, drive or have a vision of what these truck are about. I work with a group of 20 to 40 year old men that have absolutely no mechanical skills and most can't even drive a stick. I think our downfall...
  4. zak

    Who has the oldest VIN on his truck?

    Is there a way to tell who the original manufacturer is? These is nothing on the dash plate, and Its not an AM General like GL says it is.
  5. zak

    Who has the oldest VIN on his truck?

    Mark the axles are stamped on the right tube (as you are looking at them) next to the pig.
  6. zak

    Who has the oldest VIN on his truck?

    Mine's a 53 with a M vin. It's been rebuilt into an A2 probably in 1988. Engine and transfer case stamped with 88 date. Has D turbo electric wipers, new rear box and cover. Axle's all are stamped with 53' date, no tags and NO axle vents!
  7. zak

    M135 just not running right.....

    Somebody once said most carb problems are electrical.
  8. zak

    Found a Weasel M29C

    While driving on US 23 just south of Harrisville, Michigan on Saturday morning I found this for sale. Nobody was around to talk to. I didn't see any rust through and it looked pretty complete. Note said it comes with a parts veh and extra tracks and trailer. I travel this area lot and have never...
  9. zak

    Electric wiper parts

    ABlinn had some on ebay last week
  10. zak

    M43B1 What Color is correct ??

    My 53 is OD same as the outside. But somewhere it was painted white inside which is nicely pealing.
  11. zak

    Binder head out

    Echo nice duece
  12. zak

    Members please post some fall pics

    Just starting to turn
  13. zak

    Selfridge deuces-what did you get?

    Batteries for the camera or the Deuce? There's a thread here about replacement batteries.
  14. zak

    Selfridge deuces-what did you get?

    nopics
  15. zak

    Brake issue

    Inspect and adjust brake shoes per TM's and bled brakes.
  16. zak

    Selfridge deuces-what did you get?

    Joe will jump it for you. You need everything else. I'm about 2 miles off M-15 if you need help. I'll PM my cell
  17. zak

    LOOKING FOR M342 info.

    Here's mine. David Doyle is probably the information expert.
  18. zak

    Axle seal quality

    We need somebody with a 20 year old NOS seal still in the package to get thickness measurement against the New Star one.
  19. zak

    Axle seal quality

    Bill from what I've seen of your work you may not have the tools but you got the talent. Post on the timkin seal results.
  20. zak

    Axle seal quality

    Bill did you try the shim between the bearing and the seal? It was the thing that worked for me with the new star seals. My hub got so hot after a short drive you couldn't put your hand on it. If I remember right it was about .080. But then the "right" seal is all ways better ( if Timkin is...
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