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  1. vtach

    Concerns with going synthetic?

    I am about to do a complete fluid and filter change on a newly acquired M939A2 as I don’t know the condition of them. I was reading that there are a higher chance of oil leaks developing if I use Rotella T5 or T6 vs. the T4 bc of the detergents that could clean away any sludge. I also...
  2. vtach

    5 Ton armor?

    Hello all, been off for a few years and have acquired an M939 cargo truck. Does anyone know if there are armor up kits available for these? Or has anyone made a kit? Thank you in advance.
  3. vtach

    6.5 vs 6.5td worth it?

    Looking at getting another HMMWV. One has the 6.5, the other 6.5 turbo. Is there much to gained with the turbo vs all the extra parts/potential things that could go wrong? I’m looking for some thoughts from members here.
  4. vtach

    Need a horn relay

    Does anyone know where I can purchase a good horn relay for my M35. Mine is not working. Thanks, Jeff
  5. vtach

    HD Brush guard?

    Has anyone built or bought a deer or moose catcher for their truck? I have seen some pretty nice ones on semi trucks.
  6. vtach

    Price on 4 outriggers?

    How much should one expect to pay for a nice set of 4 outriggers for a wrecker?
  7. vtach

    Broken valves on heater

    Does anyone have a source for a set of peacock valves for the 2.5T heater? Mine are both broken. I cannot locate any.
  8. vtach

    Light switch near Farmington Hills, MI?

    Help! Does anyone know which holes to jump to give him service drive with a paper clip? Just sold a truck to a guy from Farmington Hills, MI. He picked the truck up in central IL, today and calls me about 5 hours later. He said his master light switch blew up (electronic switch). He is...
  9. vtach

    Voltage regulator of generator problem?

    So I have an almost new generator/alternator that is not putting out any voltage. Truck running and batteries disconnected, the voltage is 0. Truck running and batteries hooked up 23.8 volts. My question is could in be a regulator problem, or is it the generator? Not even sure where the reg is?
  10. vtach

    Low voltage?

    I have a deuce that the voltage meter seems to drop over time. One time it was no longer reading and my headlights were very dim. Found a small wire that was pinched on the alternator cap (was ground out and sparking). I repaired it, charged the batteries and all was good for a few days. Now...
  11. vtach

    Where to get Data plates?

    I am looking to buy a few blank M35A2 W/D data plates. I have tried one guy on the internet and has not responded and I have not been able to find any others. After 2 weeks of fruitless searching, I figured I would ask. Does anyone know where I might get some plates?
  12. vtach

    Purple/yellow Dot 5 mixing?

    Okay, so the truck is stenciled "use silicone brake fluid only". I pulled some of the yellowish fluid from the MC and put it in a jar of water and it did not mix. I think this confirms that I have silicone dot 5. I bought some Napa dot 5 silicone brake fluid but it is purple. Can I mix the...
  13. vtach

    More VIN info coming soon?

    Will Carnac be able to run some more numbers soon? I know he was going to be out for a few weeks.
  14. vtach

    How to properly tow a deuce

    Does anyone know what all is involved with towing a deuce properly? I am needing to get a deuce towed and I am planning on using another deuce to tow it. Any tips on using a tow bar? chains needed? Drive shaft have to be pulled? Speed? Thanks in advance.
  15. vtach

    Coming deuce recovery

    I am headed to Redstone, AL. for a recovery of 3 trucks and 3 trailers. I am a little concerned that if one of the trucks should need to be towed, I will have no means to do so. I am trying to think of a way to get the trailers loaded into the beds of the trucks for the 500 miles drive back...
  16. vtach

    Redstone to central, IL. end of May.

    Need to transport 2 deuces from Redstone (Huntsville, Al.) to Cental, IL (500 loaded miles) torwards the end of May or when papers clear. Please PM or eamil any info. Thanks in advance.
  17. vtach

    Reduce wear during a recovery?

    All of my deuces so far have been purchased from private party. I have now won two deuces and a 105 trailer about 500 miles away in Redstone. My question is, would pulling the rear shaft to the farthest tandem give me any benefit? They both have 1100s and one will be pulling a 105 trailer...
  18. vtach

    NSN for deuce cargo cover?

    Does anyone have the NSN for the vinyl camo cargo covers for the deuce?
  19. vtach

    lift gate?

    Searched the threads but have not found much. Does anyone have a lift gate on the truck? PICs? Thanks.
  20. vtach

    Correct oil level after spin on filter mod

    Anyone know what the recommended oil level should be with the spin on anti-drain back oil filters? I never checked after doing the mod and I was checking my level today and the dip stick read low. Then it dawned on me that there is some oil still in the two filters.
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