Search results

So, the wife and I are looking at moving to the Florida panhandle. Gadsden County to be exact. Moving the house and shop will be a challenge to say the least and the cost to get the Deuce and M105 down there is astronomical. I've read that some counties half been a real problem when it comes to...

Picked up a pair of the IR driving lights to add to the Deuce. Looking at the mounting locations/options raised a few questions though. Option 1: Mounted on the fender using modified turn signal mounts/guards as shown below. This is the cleanest but since I have a winch truck it seems that the...

I have what appears to be a new take-off Air-O-Matic kit sitting on the shelf waiting to be installed. Still undecided if I want to add it to the truck or let it go. Something that I saw in an old thread keeps nagging at me. Someone mentioned that when going through long curves you had to bump...

I installed the Boyce alternator kit a few months ago when my original died. Aside from the fitment issues that I tried to discuss with them to no avail (which will be corrected later) I've noticed something else. The volt meter now bounces at idle (see the attached video link). With just the...

For those that find themselves with a damaged power wire on their in-tank pump this may be helpful. In my never ending hunt for spare parts to keep on the shelf I ran across a good deal on a NOS Olympic Controls in-tank fuel pump. Ordered it up and waited for it to arrive. Upon delivery I found...

While reading through old in-tank pump threads I ran across one that showed the dimple drilled out and the electrical connector removed. I've searched and searched but I can't seem to locate it again. Does anyone recall that thread by chance?

I've started working on my seats and run across something odd. The connecting link on the outside of the passenger bench appears to be too long. When I purchased the truck I noticed that the link was bend outward. Simple fix so I never paid any attention to it. The more I looked at it though the...

Finally got around to assembling the bow and hanging the NOS cover on my M105. Noticed a small problem. During manufacturing they missed installing one of the grommets and ropes. See attached. 1. Are these 7/16" grommets? Without prying open one of the tiedown rope clips to take it out of the...

I'm considering putting collector vehicle plates on the Deuce and the M105A2 due to the low mileage that I drive each year. On the Deuce how do collector plates effect the weight ratings that need to be reported? I'm asking because I noticed that the registration list the scale weight at about...

The M105A2 that I purchased was owned by the US Forest Service at some point. The only modification to the trailer is two of the brackets shown below. Does anyone recognize these brackets? Based on the weld quality maybe they were hand built by the USFS to fit something specific?

It looks like I may finally be getting a title for the '67 M105A2 that I purchased back in early March so it's time to start planning. If you look past the paint the trailer itself is virtually arrow straight and rust free. A very nice candidate for this project considering that the trailer and...

While reading old threads I ran across a post on hood handles. Having just pinched my fingers for the umpteenth time I reached out to gringletaube to see if he had any of his improved version left. A few messages later I had one headed this way from Uruguay. Once it arrived I couldn't wait to...

Since I have the reverse light switch mounts done I've been trying to decide on reverse lights for my rig. I really liked the look of the armored lights with clears lenses on the rear of the Deuce so I went ahead and ordered a pair. Something that I found during my search is concerning though. I...

Ran across an axle while I was picking up some more tires. I found a P/N stamped in it but I can't seem to get anywhere with the number. The P/N is 8723953 which shows as NSN 2530-00-323-8538. Dual wheel cylinders per side, 6 lug, 20" lock ring wheels, and 3 screw bearing covers has me leaning...

Ran into something odd. I ordered the side marker light brackets for the front of my '87 AF M35A2C. I wanted to compare them to the lollipop light kit and see what I would prefer on my particular truck (or possibly even run both). Upon arrival I immediately ran into a fitment issue...

Just got my complete medium tow bar a few weeks ago and I mentioned to a friend that at some point I would like to build a gin pole. On his next trip through town he dropped off a random tow bar front half just in case I ever got around to the project. The swing leg has the MWO collar and the...

I was looking over my spare parts and had forgotten about this one. I'm trying to identify the rear facing PTO on this 3053A. The tag is missing so hopefully someone recognizes it. M900 series possibly?

I bumped an old thread before I realized that what I was reading was in the FMTV forum. Lets see if we can get more exposure here in my usual home. I'm trying to find information on the Warn 83086 snatch block. According to Warn this is the civilian replacement for the 78387 sold to the...

When installing new front window channels in the door there is a single brass rivet at the top of each channel. How are owners clinching this rivet? I can find clinching tools but the cost is just not realistic when there are only two of these rivets per truck. I've tried the methods I've seen...

I'm slowly accumulating spare parts for my trailers and I've hit a wall on the wheel bearings for the M200A1 under my MEP-004A generator. The inner seal, spindle nuts and lock are the same as the M105A2 trailers. Unfortunately the wheel bearings are a different part number. The M200A1 TM lists...