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  1. msgjd

    deuce accessory switch handle - weird shape?

    painted? .. but they are .... OD, flat green, flat sand, whatever the base color of the vehicle is.. For anything to be painted red other than a fire extinguisher on a tactical vehicle is a no-go and will earn a unit a gig during their Brigade IG inspection :D
  2. msgjd

    deuce accessory switch handle - weird shape?

    yes there were/are reasons for it.. The major reason is the possible situation of hydrostatic lock in multifuels .. Crank that engine while providing fuel and if even just one cylinder has liquid trapped while the engine has firing power providing torque and momentum during cranking, you will...
  3. msgjd

    deuce accessory switch handle - weird shape?

    you guessed it, the weird lever is specific to the multifuel deuce and multifuel 5-ton .. Likewise, all gassers that were remotored with a multifuel were supposed to get their normal-looking accessory switch lever replaced to the "weird" style.. I do not remember Mack-powered A1's to have the...
  4. msgjd

    deuce accessory switch handle - weird shape?

    We who were actual military truck school students were taught during the 4-6 week MTOC (and subsequent TM's and PS Monthly articles) that the engine kill knob on multifuels is to always remain pulled out after shut down, transmission neutral, parking brake set and holding, wheels and trailer...
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