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It's time to put my Deuce away for the winter. I've got a 200+ mile trip to bring it to one of my shops where it will sit out the winter in an insulated and heated space. I figure that I'll flat-tow my Jeep behind it so that I have a ride home. I've got the Deuce full of shop equipment I am...

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Agree 100%. That's my religion.

Please help us identify this unit - not sure if it is a whistler:

You raise a good point. To me, the value is being able to run fluids like WMO, even if cut with diesel. Gasoline is not particularly important to me but for others it may be.

Yes, I am not doubting you on that. I'm just wondering if the motor would be workable with pistons only - looking at the cost/benefit ratio. A converted diesel that can burn WMO but that is only, say 70% as efficient as a 'real' multi might still be reasonable (depending on your needs, of course).

Thanks for the link - it was very helpful. It helped answer some of my questions. It turns out that the fuel is not injected as early as all that. On the upstroke the piston is compressing air and swirling it due to the shape of the bowl in the piston. At 27 degrees BTDC the fuel is...

Thanks, I had in fact seen that post a while ago, but it did not answer my questions. I understand that we have some swirl going on. And I understand that we have some burning earlier on the compression stroke before the big bang occurs later - just before TDC, I presume. 1 - If there is...

I guess the corollary question is what it would take to convert a conventional diesel engine to hypercycle/multifuel. Pistons/injectors/pump timing?

I get it, running a multifuel on diesel is not the same as a diesel running on diesel. I am also in favor of thought experiments; it's a great learning tool and also fun. Please help me out with the highlighted quote above. How is it that the fuel is burning the whole time? I mean, at the...

One goal is low cost. Steel junkyard rims are usually five bucks each or two dozen donuts. :)

If you are going to run that many lights they should be controlled by relays. They will be drawing a lot of current. The switches control the relays; each relay can switch one set of lights. If you are dead set against relays, then run a really heavy wire (think a motorcycle battery cable)...

Looks perfect. I also like the old school wide whitewalls. ;)

On the copyright issue, is there not provision under copyright law for fair use? Would seem to be the case here: an individual conducting research with no intent to reproduce commercially.

Is it feasible to mount the second tank under the cab in place of the tool box? You can also temporarily add a small bed crane to hoist the spare up inside. See this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/76364-deuce-tailgate-crane.html?highlight=tailgate+crane

First item I mentioned in my reply - check the batteries first. Do you have 24v across where you tapped in to hook up your wires? Not sure why you ran all the way back to the batteries, anyway. An alternative is to grab 24v under the dash, ground the lights to the chassis (one less wire to...

Can't tell from your diagram - do you have the correct connections at the batteries? If so, then here is how to troubleshoot the circuit: 1 - Jumper the switch with a test lead (alligator clips). Do the lights light? If yes, bad switch, if not continue. 2 - With a test light or a volt...

Two questions: 1 - Can you use RTV alone for the rear main carrier instead of a gasket? 2 - Do they make Speedy Sleeves that will fit the crank in case it has a groove in it? (My rear seal is fine, just wondering for the old Deuce data base.)

Just go to Pep Boys and buy a can of DOT5 and you will be fine. Not DOT4 or DOT3. DOT5.

I can't answer about the chain of ownership on your vehicle as you have not provided many details, for example if the prior owner had previously registered it in NYS. If he/she did, then the registration will say 'Transferable' if no title is required (date prior to 1973) or 'Non-Transferable'...