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How's the air system? Are there any audible leaks? Are the tanks still strong? Do the tank drains work? How is the overpressure safety valve? Is the air gauge and low pressure buzzer functional?Anyone have any Idea’s on what else on brake system I should look out for ?
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Thanks :: I sprayed the pectcocks with PBBlaster. Haven’t tried to loosen them yet. Gonna spray again. Do not hear any air leak as yet. I run Her for 40 minutes every 10-12 days. I ease Her out trying not to step on brake. I use parking brake to stop. But Air pressure always at zero after sitting for those days. I listen to buzzer a bit then ease her out after start up then air system gets charged up quick.How's the air system? Are there any audible leaks? Are the tanks still strong? Do the tank drains work? How is the overpressure safety valve? Is the air gauge and low pressure buzzer functional?
EDIT: Added buzzer and gauge
Thank You. I will check into the suspension on My Deuce.One thing that needs to be on the list, when you are getting a new-to-you Deuce road ready, is checking the rear suspension. Dog bone (torsion bar) rubber bushings to ensure they won't fall off, and also the pivot point for the rear tandem axle assembly - the trunnion. Trunnion wear, play, safety and lubrication.
preventable rear suspension failure
So a couple weeks ago I was talking to a few coworkers about how the rear suspension worked on the deuce. as we were standing next to the truck I had noticed that my leaf springs were farther away from the frame than they should have been by about a couple inches. I removed the dust cover to...www.steelsoldiers.com
Greasing a Deuce
I am going to grease up my deuce for the first time since I've owned it. It's very long overdue, but better late than never, right? I plan on buying some kind of lithium grease from either Tractor Supply or the local John Deere dealer and hitting the zerks. While I've run both manual and...www.steelsoldiers.com
In short, the truck either has a bearing or a bushing there. Bushing is preferred. There is a mod for the cap that makes greasing this pivot point easier. For greasing, cap needs to be loosened (or taken off and modified). Cap off also allows checking the trunnion lock nut for tightness.
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