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after changing the fuel filters on my deuce i tried to start it and realized that it wouldnt start anymore. i read on here about checking the fuse for the in tank fuel pump and how to change it. i couldnt find an exact thing i was looking for but had an idea of how to do it. then i got to...
the drums dont look that bad. there are a few parts that are rubbed deeper than others. but nothing really that would keep it from doing its job. it just needs a good cleaning to it.
went back outside today to finish pulling the rest of the hubs off and to see what was inside of them. mostly just gunk in there with dirt everywhere. the inner bearings on the front rear axle are being a pain by not coming off. i tried beating it with a hammer from the back side and tried to...
seeing as i have an extra steering and non steering axle that i was going to use for another build. and since i was going to take those brakes off that will save me a little bit of money. i got all new seals so now i just have to get a few bearings.
here are some pics of the bearings the i pulled out of it before the rain and the heat stopped me. the outer one looks newer but the inner one i am thinking it is needing to be replaced.
i started to replace the seals and to repack the bearing in the axles today. it wasnt as hard i thought it would be. the hardest part was trying to use the big boy muscles to man handle the brak drum off the axle without damaging the threads. once i took it all apart i found all sorts of junk...
Are the air lines still hooked up on the trailer? If so you can use air actuators to move it up and down once you are in position. That is if you are pulling it behind a deuce or another vehicle that supplies air. If not you have the options to use elecctric actuators as well.
the dents you should be able to pop back out with a little persuasion. about the crack i would say it should get welded and the ground smooth to match the contour.
welcome aboard from an aircraft sheet metal mechanic in the air force. i am not sure how the jacking of the planes goes for that specific weapons platform but if you have any questions on how the restoration of the metal and other structures are concerned feel free to ask me. or you can also as...
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