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Driving in snow with an "automatic" transmission-ed vehicle is always easier. You don't get what I call the "clutch factor" . Thats the extra torque to the rear axle due to reving up the engine to allow the time to shift gears and still keep speed up and the jerking it always causes. I don't...

You can buy a 4.90:1 gearset from "Ouverson Hardcore off-road" supplier. They cost $1200.00 . To change out all three axles that would cost you $3600.00 . Pretty pricey .

Yes ! Thats it !

No. It's a spray application for gasket sealing. I'll try and look for it tomorrow in the old shop. Things are pretty messed up around here right now. The new shop is really close to completion, but parts and supplies are all strewn about.

Are you trying to re-use the old driveline ? The best way to go about "Bobbing" a Deuce is find out where you want the rear differential to be and install it. Then you can calculate the length of the driveline. I used to assemble "Glider" kits for IHC. They're basically a frame, (full 40ft...

I see my "Stalker" is back.

It's not about the load but the travel of the differential. The differential should be able to move all the way up to the frame stops, and all the way down to the limit of the torque rods. Knowing this you can determine the length of the driveline you need. Using a hydraulic-jack you can move...

The heavy wear side will go to the rear of the engine. Remember the crank is "pushed" by the clutch . That causes the wear on the rear facing side of the bearing.

Yes !!! It is so tiring to maintain that level of concentration for hours. Just driving to Eastern Washington having to go over the Cascade Mountains can wipe me out . The Deuce is not a "cruiser" by any means. Even when I was still a young man in the Marines, having to drive the Deuce for more...

Brake leaks can be a real pain to find sometimes. Especially with new brake fluid, as it is pretty clear looking. Whenever you open a "line" you really need to pay attention for leaks.

The pitting on the bearings is more than likely due to moisture in your oil. When it gets hot enough the water boils off and cause's these small pits. The only cure for excessive moisture in an engine is to run it on a daily basis. Since the pitting is not widespread and into the brass part yet...

That is so funny you are mentioning the "idiots" who love to jump in front of your truck at speed too ! When I was still working at the Transit department, I had to drive the wrecker to retrieve broken down buses. The wrecker is 40ft long and the articulated buses are 60ft long . With the tow...

Thats good to know Todd. Thanks !

You use "Plastigage" on dry surfaces. Remember there is already clearance there. So the plastic will flow into the empty space.

Like the others have already mentioned, a Deuce at 60MPH is just downright scary. Set aside the brake issue. The steering geometry is not set up for it. Mine can cruise at 55MPH but it really likes 50MPH better. I know about working on the Deuce with "medical conditions" . It is a pain...

They do make a "line" wrench that has provision for a torque wrench, but there pricey. Just use your best judgement.

Before you condemn the wheel cylinders check the fittings going into the wheel cylinders. These are supposed to be torqued to 40ft Ibs . Some manuals say 60ft Ibs. I had this happen to mine years ago. It ended up being the right front rear axle. Tightened the line down really good and no leak...

That's a nice looking Dodge you have there ! Though I would have used a 318cid engine instead. Let's keep a Dodge a Dodge. What happened to the bed though ?

For me it was the "dirt" factor. Every time you needed to check the fluid you had to be extra careful about getting dirt into the master cylinder. Plus, you needed a flashlight to see into it.

I've seen this happen on "farm" equipment quite a few times. In fact, my father bought a 1940 IHC TD-6 diesel dozer that had this very condition. According to the previous owner it would go through "spells" of overheating then heal itself. One, it's not alive it cannot "heal" itself. Two, if...