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    Better to rebuild or replace master cylinder/wheel cylinders

    I like to replace with new if I can and bleed the cylinders once a year to remove moisture .
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    Help with M817 transmission diagnosis?

    I would check the PTO it could need a spacer . If it's to tight it can make shifting a problem ?
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    My first heavy truck xm215

    When I rebuilt the brakes on my M211 they would hang or release slower then I though they should . I ajusted them again and they where fine . With 12 wheel cylinders the more the the shoes have to traval to stop the truck it takes time for that much more fluid to return to the master...
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    1953 M135 Rebuild Project.

    I think it's a sheld to keep grease thrown by the u joint off of the spare tire .When I took the one off my truck it had lots of old grease on it .
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    M39 series LDS 465-1A to Mack ENDT 673 repower

    Where do the heater hoses come off the Mack engine ? It looks like one of them comes around the rear of the engine .
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    Putting disc brakes on a deuce

    Running the number of trucks they had for the years they had them finding brake parts should not be a problem if maintenance was done as it should be . It's hard to belive that the factory brakes where disconected and a home made system added on trucks that give rides to the public .
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    valve cover leakage

    I have used the clear silicone on oil pans that where warped . It's thinner and easy to spread a thin coat on each side of the gasket all the way a round .
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    M135 Transfer case 2spd conversion

    Boyce Equipment at one time offered a 2 speed tranfer case for a m211 at one time maybe they still do ?
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    LDS 465 1a rebuild or repower ?

    Yesterday I was able to drive on the highway to heat up this engine to see if there was any problems I could not find before it had some small leaks that have been fixed .I was watching water temprature the thermostat is a few inches above the top of the radiator I need to work on fixing this...
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    need some help choosing a truck

    I have had done real good dealing with scrap yards they may let you strip every thing you want for a set price ? That way he makes some cash and still has a truck for the scrap . for a first truck I would look for a good running truck .
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    Broken Oil Pan bolt on M1009

    I bought a set of left hand drill bits from Harbor Freight that has worked well for me through the years when removing broken bolts . If you have to shorten the bit to get to the bolt it's better then cutting a expensive bit .
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    My first heavy truck xm215

    The first transfer case I had in my m211 did not shift in to 6 wheel drive when put in reverse like it should .When I tryed to ajust it I found it needed more travel then the shifting linkage would allow . I changed transfer cases . If I ever need to use that older transfer case I would mount a...
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    M939 engine swap to NTC-300?

    You might check the height of the fan some engines had the fan lower or higher then others .I would take a good look at the oil pan on both engines . Cummins engines have had a lot of diffrent oil pans through the years made all over the world . Good luck with your build .
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    7.3 powerstroke/t444e bobbed deuce

    In the 1980's I drove three trucks with DT 466 one had a automatic one had 13 speed roadranger and the last one had a 5x4 I would think it may take some searching to find what you need but it should be out there. Last year when I was looking at engines I seen a lot of DT 466 in the salvage...
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    NAPA parts list for M 135?

    flexible brake line on top of axles #35081
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    5 Tons and snow

    Snug fitting tire chains on all tires .
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    Getting the old girl started again

    On my truck I added a ground cable from the starter to the frame .
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    Is this a CCKW Hood?

    Looks like a m211 .
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    M923a1 air brake question

    Farmallmilitary Google wedge brakes . There are some Utube clips .
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    Mounting 11x20's

    I should has said stomping and taping are fine .Hitting a split ring with a hammer will take the temper out of it .
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