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rear axle...
Hey there,
No, my rear end doesn't lock.
I have the old Timken axel on my truck, its stock. I will be selling the truck later this year as i found a 56 willys in better shape with the flat head six and pto winch..So don't want to replace the rearend at this point.
Tom....
strange truck....
Yep,
I'd bet those wheels are for crossing trenches or starting up steep terrain. Kinda like the rollers on the front of German half-tracks.
I am seriously thinking of adding a roller to the front of my Willys pickup for getting out of
dry washes easier here in the desert...
GPU engine....
Hi,
Neat engine..
Be very carefull what oil you use in that engine..very carefull.
Alot of GPU's (Ground Power Units) back in the day used Continental aircraft engines.
They used aircraft oil as well, be sure you find out for sure what oil to use. If you put
volkswagon oil in...
I have found a great way to clean parts.
5 gallon metal bucket, simple green and an engine block heater.
Put the parts in, plug in the heater and come back in 4 days....shines like it just came out of the factory...
Hi,
I have had no problem in the past getting olive drab in Dupont imron or Dupont Nason full base enamel. But i cant find a color code for the Forest Green USMC color?
Any one help?
Thanks,
Tom -.-
They all seem like great ideas..
I like all the ideas..
Bad thing about bondo is if used more than an 1/8 inch thick, it can crack over time.
I used fuel tank repair putty. Just need it in your hand until mixed and pres into the crack.
Then wrap tightly with electrical tape, after that wait...
Air Brakes...
Brakes from a one ton truck?
Uh, because that truck is alot heaviertham a one ton truck.
Do have to release a parking brake valve to set the parking brake?
Tom....
cables needed teletype....
Hi,
You might try Fair radio sales.
http://www.fairradio.com/
They have alot of stuff and may even have the teletype....
Also Nebraska sales.
http://www.surplussales.com/
Both of these have even carried MV parts in the past, although they dont lable the parts as...
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