What did you do to your deuce this week?

[mobileauto2000]

That blends right in. looks good

 

[77 AMG]

I got my new gauge panel "spider" harness in today from Eastern Surplus. The Deuce may not need electrical power to run, but I need it to be better able to keep an eye on what she is up to. Oh, yeah. I found this 13 Ton WLL snatch block at a local pawnshop. Any idea if it is "correct" for my truck? I'm going to grab it, since a snatch block that big is hard to find.

 

[rustystud]

I got my new gauge panel "spider" harness in today from Eastern Surplus. The Deuce may not need electrical power to run, but I need it to be better able to keep an eye on what she is up to. Oh, yeah. I found this 13 Ton WLL snatch block at a local pawnshop. Any idea if it is "correct" for my truck? I'm going to grab it, since a snatch block that big is hard to find.

You really need a 20 ton snatch block with a 10 ton winch. I still would keep it though !

 

[77 AMG]

Thanks, Rustystud. I thought that it was a bit light duty, based on the GVW of the Deuce, but, like I said, I will get and keep it. If nothing else, I can use it for pulling OTHER vehicles loose/out of trouble... (*eeps come to mind, quite readily... )

 

[77 AMG]

I got my chain style towbar adapters in today from Castle Bravo. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day with the old beasty. *grins* Have collected a lot of stuff to install over the weekend. Pictures will be coming, of course!

 

[Turbo Detroit]

Got my snow chains installed on the outer wheels, topped of coolant, tightened air compressor belt, tightened generator belt as well, and filled it up with diesel fuel.

 

[Fatalid]

Painted my adapter plates.

...saving my nickles for wheels now...

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[Carl_in_NH]

I just took mine out for a drive - and got a new inspection sticker on it. Now she'll be ready to roll out in the spring. Ready for a long winter's rest...

 

[77 AMG]

I stumbled across a treasure trove at work yesterday- Bossman ain't too big on manuals, so..... A little bit of cash later....

 

[77 AMG]

Oh, yeah PSA!!!!! CHECK your spider harness on the back of the gauge panel, ESPECIALLY if you are having intermittent gauge issues- Mine was badly rotted to the point that one leg had actually broken off. (the one going BACK to the main harness)

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,....


Is there plenty of spares of these available,.....?

Who has them,...?





Aussie.

 

[77 AMG]

G'day, Aussie Bloke. The spider harness that I got came from Eastern Surplus. He/ they are a vendor on here. Part number for anyone looking is NSN 2590-00-220-5105. This is a 5 leg model. Be advised, there are several different types, with different NSNs' of course. Look under Electrical.

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtniVAfhr1g&feature=youtu.be



I'm tell'n ya,....



The universe conspires against me,.......




Aussie.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

G'day everyone,....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtniVAfhr1g&feature=youtu.be



I'm tell'n ya,....



The universe conspires against me,.......




Aussie.

Cheer up.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hziG9Nr6KHU

 

[rustystud]

I stumbled across a treasure trove at work yesterday- Bossman ain't too big on manuals, so..... A little bit of cash later....

I always get a surge of adrenaline when I find a score like that ! It has only happened about four times now, but each time was a special moment ! Feels like I found hidden treasure ! The last time was at this "Hippy Bookstore" in downtown Seattle. They had all their military stuff stashed in back so no one would be offended !!! Since they didn't value what they had I got it for a song ! That was a few years ago now. Most stashes like that are gone now .

 

[rustystud]

G'day everyone,....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtniVAfhr1g&feature=youtu.be



I'm tell'n ya,....



The universe conspires against me,.......




Aussie.

That's just a mild "shower" up here. Anyone of us from the Pacific Northwest would be out there working away. If it really starts to come down (think cow pissing on a flat rock) you just put up a tarp over the hood and keep working. To keep yourself motivated just think how nice it will be once your finished and you can go inside and relax !

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,.....



Well a little later it did bucket down,.....

Thought it might take the paintwork off,....

Next time I get to play with my Deuce will be just before Christmas,...

So with any luck it will be a dry cool day.



Aussie.

 

[77 AMG]

I always get a surge of adrenaline when I find a score like that ! It has only happened about four times now, but each time was a special moment ! Feels like I found hidden treasure ! The last time was at this "Hippy Bookstore" in downtown Seattle. They had all their military stuff stashed in back so no one would be offended !!! Since they didn't value what they had I got it for a song ! That was a few years ago now. Most stashes like that are gone now .

Yeah, I kind of felt like Carter when he found Tuts' tomb, way back when. I'm going to see if the boss will let me go through more of them and possibly start putting on the empty nuts/ bolts case that is upstairs, on the 4th floor, where they belong, with the rest of the vehicle parts.

 

[Mrmag1]

Pulled radiator, all hoses, all belts... Story and pix to come.

 

[Mrmag1]

I decided that I wanted to put new hoses on the Deuce because the two going to the water manifold were cracked badly.


Well my heart stopped, did I crack the block? Did I blow the head gasket?

Nope, I tested it and it was all coolant, oil was pure in the block so I guess this is what happens when you mix green and orange antifreeze.

Moving on, I removed the grille took off the radiator and all the colland hoses and belts. Also for good measure I took off the water pump for easy hose removal to the water manifold.

Side note, not having the flange wrench for the air compressor belt sucks. I used a comical oversized crescent wrench to take it off.


Cleaned the front of the engine to almost perfectly od green clean and put it back together with new hardware, belts and hoses.

She looks good and I have more peace of mind.