"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez"

So I purchased me a Bobbed Deuce !
Let me start off... I am Proud to be a Steel Soldiers Member with the sickness.
Will be starting this weekend with part of my " work list " then when that is done will move to the "wish list "
I am still working on the paperwork for the Registration and Title Requirements. So I will make use of that time to replace the knuckle boots. I had read a post.. do not recall the poster.. sorry.. but it had some good advice.. in short tear the front end apart. .. It said more than that, but It gives me a chance to learn about my truck and see what and if anything is wrong.It's a whole lot of truck to stop and I want to make sure everything works!

With going to the new silicone 1 pc boots I only have 1 more step to get to the Axle seal.
For the Front I have a plan to Replace boots, Axle Shaft Seal , replace the outer seal on the hub, new wheel cylinders.. found them at a good price. Replace the hardware for the brakes ( kit part # 8332057 ) and replace every single lock washer and grease zerk that I have to touch. Most of the zerks have been painted over and I am sure after 42 years the lock washers could stand to be replaced.
The Rear will be more of the same.
I had not purchased brake shoes or bearing.. but that is not hard to get items.
** Follow this up with Bleeding the brakes **

After that is done will move to fluid changes.. purchased a complete set of Spin on Filters.. need to move my primary fuel line.. for some reason it hangs below the frame ??

Coolant flush.. seen several good post on how to do this.

Will be replacing fluids with : Sorry did not think it would be that large when I copied and pasted.. now I can not remove it.

COMPONENTCAPACITIESLUBRICATION PART #ENGINE 18 QUARTSROTELLA 15W-40SHE 5073637 ( 1= GALLON PART # )4 QUARTSHEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZERLUC 10002 ( 1= GALLON PART # )TRANSMISSION3.25 QUARTSGEAR OIL, 80W90 *MEETS API DESIGNATION GL-1 *NHF 65201 ( 1= GALLON PART # )1 QUARTHEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZERLUC 10001 ( 1= QUART PART # )TRANSFER CASE5 QUARTSGEAR OIL, 80W90 *MEETS API DESIGNATION GL-1 *NHF 65201 ( 1= GALLON PART # )2 QUARTSHEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZERLUC 10001 ( 1= QUART PART # )STEERING GEAR3.13 PTS.GEAR OIL, 80W90 *MEETS API DESIGNATION GL-1 *NHF 65201 ( 1= GALLON PART # )FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIALS4 QUARTSSAE 80W-90 GEAR OIL * API GL-5 & API MT-1 *LUC 10043 * 32 oz. *2 QUARTSHEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZERLUC 10001 ( 1= QUART PART # )REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIALS4 QUARTSSAE 80W-90 GEAR OIL * API GL-5 & API MT-1 *LUC 10043 * 32 oz. *2 QUARTSHEAVY DUTY OIL STABILIZERLUC 10001 ( 1= QUART PART # )

After that is all said and done ... start on some of the finer details.. steering gear adjustment.. if needed toe in check.
So wish me luck!

Good luck. It is a pain, but if something goes wrong on the road, you now have the knowledge to fix it. That alone is priceless!

"Let the good times roll" Good luck with the truck and welcome aboard

The front axles are pretty simple...just parts are big. Once you get the drum and hub off...it starts getting manageable size wise.

(we want to see your truck)

Here is the truck when it arrived...Did not have a chance too take a lot of pictures today.. will try to do better.


All in all made a good start today.. Had a few bumps in the road.. but I am new and learning.

However I must ask 2 questions.... Do I have some type of Sickness.
and the other question is a real one.

The part number for the Lock washer MS35335-35 this are the ones #33 in figure 69.. crossed to lockwashers.. MS35335-35 WASHER | Fastenal
But when I removed them.. they where the outside star type washer??
Is ok to use the split lockwasher ? or should I go back with the star type.. I had purchased splits.. that is what came up on a part# search on Fastenal website.

Thanks guys!
I Have everything back together up to that point.. I am waiting on the wheel cylinder to come in... I did not think we would have made it this far in 1 day. Please I need to order a Brake spring ... Please do not ask. it was a stupid... stupid thing we did.

looks great for the first day.. glad to see your doing it right the first time.. get it all done and drive it up the la rally

Wow, its been a while since I did mine. I'm thinking I had star washers too, but the lock washers should work just fine.

Thanks guys.. right now I have nothing but time... Will even make time if I have too.. this trucks are big... and if the stuff is not right.

Tim.. when is the Rally ?

gimpyrobb said:

Wow, its been a while since I did mine. I'm thinking I had star washers too, but the lock washers should work just fine.

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Thinking the same.. just wanted to pass it by people that know more than me.. it's not like the are going to stick out and be in contact with something.

There is a thread with all the info on the Rally. My advice, make that a got to event and go. You will meet a lot of other fine addics who can council you. Tim and Pam are great people and throw a great event. I have not been myself because of the distance but I know Tim and Pam well from the Ga Rally. So, make it a point to be there and Have fun.

Fred, when you're ready to take LLBTR on a little trip, come see me and George up north..... We'll go exploring!

Going a little slow... been sick! Should be done .. 2 weeks

It is nice to see someone who has took the time to research their truck and do the PM's ,
get the wrench's out and learn their truck before putting it out on the road . It looks like you have a good plan of attack to keep yout truck safely on the road for years to come .

It's Hard.... 18 year old Fred would have Driven the Truck straight off the Delivery truck... **** with the Roll Off Wrecker.

But much older... maybe a little wiser... Fred. Has a family now and wants to keep them safe just like any of you guys that have the Big Trucks.

Will not lie to anyone... This is way out of my Mechanic League.. but that is why I read the books... taking my time with people who know mechanics... maybe not Deuce mechanics... but that works good.... we each have half the info and work together... not 1 person knowing and doing all.

Trust me the Soldier A and Soldier B that changes from task to task.

Thanks for the Support Guys! I'll keep you all posted.. once I'm done I'll take it out on the road to come Visit.

Damm I love my Deuce !

"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez"
Since AMERICA is a ENGLISH speaking country, Why start a thread in a foreign Language on a ENGLISH written FORM, even new members from Europe start there threads in ENGLISH, I have no need nor want to learn another language, so with that said, as much as I love MVs, still not enough, since I have NO idea what this thread is about no matter how Important the info is.

73m819 said:

"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez"
Since AMERICA is a ENGLISH speaking country, Why start a thread in a foreign Language on a ENGLISH written FORM, even new members from Europe start there threads in ENGLISH, I have no need nor want to learn another language, so with that said, as much as I love MVs, still not enough, since I have NO idea what this thread is about no matter how Important the info is.

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Would like to clear up any misunderstanding with the Title

It's Cajun
Answers.com - What does 'Laissez les bon temps rouler' mean in English

Urban Dictionary: Laissez les bon temps roulez

73m819 said:

"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez"
Since AMERICA is a ENGLISH speaking country, Why start a thread in a foreign Language on a ENGLISH written FORM, even new members from Europe start there threads in ENGLISH, I have no need nor want to learn another language, so with that said, as much as I love MVs, still not enough, since I have NO idea what this thread is about no matter how Important the info is.

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I just thought I would help you with your english and let you know that this is a "forum", not a "form".

Mister Sunday said:

I just thought I would help you with your english and let you know that this is a "forum", not a "form".

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Thank you, at least your help is in ENGLISH, that way I can do a better job in the future.

73 here it is translated to a more common language, hope this makes it clearer for ya

Que los buenos tiempos rodillo