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    1993 6.5l H1 question

    1993 6.5l M998 question Hello, I am pretty new to the H1s and was wondering if there are certain things you should avoid and or take into consideration when buying one? Im currently looking at a 1993 2 door with a 6.5l dieselt appears to be in very good shape...has about 50k miles on it. Just...
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    Deuce project

    I purchased this truck about 4 or so years ago from a local surplus dealer and after a long wait and a ton of wrenching.....I FINALLY got her finished! When I bought this truck, it was in good running shape....but it was a site of soar eyes. This was my first restoration project and it ended up...
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    M35a2 brake issue

    Ok, I finally had time to look at my truck and use some of the advice you guys gave me..(thanks again) Last time I posted I was having issues keeping pressure in my brakes...and was told to check a few things. I filled my brake fluid resovor a couple times and it appears to be slowly draining...
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    Hard top question

    I recently picked up two used m35 hard tops from a friend who got em from a lot he purchased. One of the tops is a regular top and the second one is a turret top (with the circle over the passanger area). My question is which one would be a better investment to have refinished and put on my...
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    Cable clamp bolt??

    Does any one where I could find one of those throtle cable fire wall clamps? I referring to one of those bolts that slide on the cable and goes through the fire wall and a nut is screwed onto it, making it compress, holding the cable steady. I yhave looked every where for one of these! Any info...
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    Installing instruments!!!

    I am in the process of restoring my m35 and just got it back from the paint shop. I had the instrument panel removed and disassembled for paint and repairs. Unfortunately, the guys at the paint shop unintentionally removed all my markers I put on all the connectors in order to properly reinstall...
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    Starting a deuce??

    This may be a stupid question, but what does it mean when you have to hold the gas pedal down a tiny bit to start the truck? Every time I try to start it, it wont run unless I hold the pedal down a bit...and I have to hold it for a good 30 seconds until it will run by itself. Is this normal? I...
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    M35a2 brakes??

    I have been restoring my m35a2 and I am getting down to the last few items to fix on my list... The main item is my brakes! I have replaced all the main brake lines, bled and put new fluid in, and removed/ cleaned the master cylinder. Everything seemed to be in working order, there appear to be...
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    brake issue???

    I just replaced all my brake lines and I poured my new fluid into the master cylinder. Do I need a special pump or something? Because I opened a bleeder and poured in the fluid and pumped the brake pedal and nothing happens. I hear the solution sloshing around, but nothing comes out. Let me know...
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    Wobbly window?

    I have noticed that both of my windows on my truck have not been functioning quite right. The passenger window is wobbly, but appears to line up with everything....and the drivers side window is stiff and doesnt line up correctly with the seal. Also when the windows are all the way down, it is...
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    M35a2 WIRE HARNESS

    I have been looking around for a front wire harness for my m35a2 and have narrowed it down to a couple places where I can purchase one. Both Eriks military and Easter surplus & equipment has them for sale. I contacted both companies and Eriks said their harnesses fit with no mods or splicing...
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    Wheel cylinders

    This is prolly a real dum question, but I honestly dont know. Where is the wheel cylinder located on the wheel? Is the cylinder the fitting where the steel brake lines connect? Im in the process of installing new lines and I am having trouble with the rusty bolts.....I tried using a line wrench...
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    Deuce fluid question

    I am getting my deuce all up to spec and I have decided to put new fluid in it.....I dont think it has ever been changed!lol My question is :what kind/ brand of brake fluid, axle fluid, and oil is recommended in these types of trucks?
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    Issue starting a deuce!

    My issue is...when I go to start my deuce, I have to hold the gas pedal down a tad in order for it to start. Then I have to hold the pedal down for a minute or so until it runs by itself.....because it will stall if I let go too soon. Is this typical for these trucks? Or is their a problem I...
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    Bobbing a deuce???

    I have always thought about bobbing my deuce out but im not sure how complex the process is. Is this a pretty difficult task? Is their quite of bit of welding and fabrication involved?
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    Is it worth it????

    I purchased a m35a2 truck a few months ago and I have been considering having a full restoration done to it....such as complete sandblasting, new paint job, new undercoating....and stuff around those lines. I currently have just shy of $4000 into the truck and the restoration will be around...
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    Rust in a fuel tank???

    I am in the process of repainting my fuel tank and noticed their was discoloration and rust inside my tank. Is their anything that can be done to remove the rust and grim from inside the tank?
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    M35a2 instrument panel question

    I am looking to get a new complete instrument panel with gauges for my m35, My question is, would a m35a3 complete instrument panel work ina m35a2? Do they have the same hook ups?
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    Finding parts???

    I have recently got into the vintage truck hobby and went out and purchased a m35a2. Right now I* am in the process of finding parts to begin repairing what is broke or hard used. My question is where would I find a reasonable priced used hard top, heater set up, and bumper extensions and horn...
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    What is a starter motor?

    I am pretty new with these m35a2 trucks, and I am currently in the process of restoring my truck back to perfect working order. I guess my question is, what is a starter motor??? All I know is the foot botton on the floor of the cab is what I think turns it on??
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