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    Am I wasting fuel?

    Hi, Short answer: Black smoke = unburnt fuel (wasted fuel). Any time the injector puts more fuel in the cylinder than there is air (oxygen) in the cylinder to completely burn the fuel you get black smoke. :)
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    M332 Ammo Trailer - Before & After Pics

    Hi, Most recently I used mine to haul a skid of patio pavers. When I got home iI used a small farm tractor to move it to the patio site. The low bed height was nice to move pavers from the skid.
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    Why do you love your deuce?

    Hi, A few things I will add: 1. I rode in the back when in the Army, I wanted to ride in one again and this time see where I was going rather than where I had been! 2. It has the classic style sheet metal of the 30's vehicles 3. I own a farm so it earns its keep.
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    Looking for Windshield "Round Seal"

    Hi, There is a product called backer bead, it is designed to be placed around new house windors before the window frame is caulked to the window opening. It is round expanded foam, is is very compressible. The 3/8 inch might be the perfect item. Home improvement stores have it usually in the...
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    roll-up/down radiator covers

    Hi, The unstyled John Deere model A farm tractors made in the 30's used a canvas roll down radiator cover. But it could only be operated by standing in front of the tractor (no remote control) The canvas lasted untill it rotted . I had one last 30 years. Depends how much sun and rain...
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    Lugs OVERTIGHTENED

    Hi, I have yet to encounter a lug nut that my 1 inch air impact will not loosen, but for it to perform properly they need 1/2 air line, and an oversized pressure regulator. With anything less the large air tools starve for air regardless of how big the compressor and air tank . Paul
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    M35A2 fuel to injectors diagnostic issue

    Hi, I am not sure what you mean by crack the injector, but at any rate, any time I have replaced a diesel IP or run out of fuel , after bleeding the filters, ect. I always crack the high pressure lines at all the injectors and crank the engine until fuel leaks out the cracked lines. Then...
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    M35A2 un-insurable

    Hi, I own A farm, and insure mine as a farm vehicle. For PLPD coverage the cost is $66 per six months. If you are in a rural area, check into that option. Paul
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    Brake Pedal Goes to floor suddenly out of the blue

    Hi, If the fluid level is OK, it is most likely the master cylinder. I once had a car do this. You may find the next try you will have brakes.
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    Ft. Polk? Thats only 950 miles, sure

    Say "Hi" for me! Hi, I spent 18 months at Ft Polk in 70 & 71. Lots of memories, mostly good. Paul
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    Tire life expectancy

    Thanks, I learned something!
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    Tire life expectancy

    Hi, Unfortunately, tire life is not too good, one tire life and milage killer is is the lack of an inner differential between the two rear axles. The best thing for long road trips is to pull the drive shaft between the two rear axles. Try to run rear tires with the same amount of tread...
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