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The bleeder valve is not necessary as long as your tank pump is working. On my trucks with the bleeder valve opening I install a 0-100psi fuel pressure gauge. Note, you will only see pressure here if the engine is running. The tank pump barely creates 5psi with the engine off.

The problem I have with this kit is there is no bypass relief valve. I recommend not installing it unless you're sure your IP has a way to vent the pressure, and there are several different IP models found on LD-4xx multifuel engines.

Do you have a PTO on the transfercase and is it connected to anything? That's what the lever should control. There is nothing wrong with having one secondary fuel filter, its a common modification, although I am not familiar with that filter mount. Explanation...Ok...Fuel comes in one side...

The M35's REO OA-331 engine made peak horsepower at 3200rpm -- 600rpm more than the A1's lds-427. Many of those early multifuel head gaskets could've been blown due to operator error. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

That's cool, the LDS-427 is definitely an A1. If I saw one at that price I'd grab it too! Most parts, filters, injection pump threads, etc you read about here will apply to your A1. The main difference between the A1 and A2 engines was displacement. By adding displacement to create the...

An actual A1 is somewhat rare, most were upgraded to A2s. What does the engine data plate say? You'll find it on the passenger side of the block. As for advice, absolutely clean the tank and replace all the filters. You'll also want to replace the fuel pump hose inside the tank, and there is...

I meant that it should start and you can roll through all the transmission and transfercase gears.

I paid 4K for this last summer in decent running condition with a hard top: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?171328-Katahdin-s-New-M275A2 I've since replaced all coolant hoses, returned the mirrors to stock, bypassed the FDC, added a pyro, serviced the steering knuckles, replaced a...

Red Optimas will start a deuce fine, but they don't last forever and at seven-years-old yours might be done. I suggest fully charging the batteries one more time and then give that deuce a good crank. After it fails to start, check the voltage on both the batteries individually with a...

Welcome, nice looking A3! Has this deuce been to Autowerkes in Freeport per chance? I was working as a contractor at Beans and several of their employees told me to go look, but I never saw it.

I'm still on grid power as well. Central Maine Power is only reporting 4K outages at this time, with most of those near Augusta. During the wind storm in October I had lost power for 5 days. Tidal surge in the coastal areas seem to be a problem. I've been seeing a lot of flood footage posted...

I own both, a properly tuned M109 will cruise at 52mph, with 9.00x20s, under redline. I convoyed the 109 with a dozen other trucks this summer and she kept up just fine. It was noticeable that m35a2s with larger tires had to downshift on small hills that I could still climb in 5th.

This is what the correct data plate and contract# for a 1966 M109A3 looks like:

Since the late 1960s these engines have been subjected to smoke and emissions tests, that's what got us the turbos on the LD-465s. Also, if you read the injection pump TMs, the fuel calibration on the LDT-465-Cs are very specific, most likely to comply with EPA smoke regulations at the time.

From this link I infer they stuck him with speeding and driving to endanger, but dropped the lesser charges. He's probably not going to be as lucky this time since someone was killed. https://bustednewspaper.com/cases-criminal-2895995-3211543

Thanks for the pics, Doghead! Because of this thread, I keep a E8131 pump and small hacksaw in my M109 in case the tank one failed. The tanks on M109s need to be removed to service the fuel pump-- not something I'd like to try on the side of the road.

The deuce driver had been charged with No Insurance, No Registration, No Plate, and No License before in 2014 and 15. I'd say he's a repeat offender. https://bustednewspaper.com/cases-criminal-2895995-239698

Great setup! I especially like the auxiliary tank, I didn't know that was an option. I was affected by same outage just southeast of you in Scarborough. I just got my power back today - 5 days and four nights without power. I've resisted the temptation to purchase a military generator, and...

I was thinking about this again today, and I now believe the shifter was curved and made taller for operators sitting in spring seats. There's about a 1.5 inch height difference between the box and spring seats, and same for the shifters. Supporting my theory is my third multifuel deuce. It...

Go back and take some better pics! :D I bought a M275A2 last month with original multifuel and spicer tranny....the seller told me it had a Detroit and an Allison!