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With the LDS and 11.00R20, my Deuce has no fear of hills. The rolling hills in my area can all be done in (OD) 5th high, watching the EGT. Loaded with sand bags, she was noticeably more sluggish, but going was not an issue....stopping quickly, however, was! On one trip, the well meaning loader...

The sweet growl of the LDS when it wakes up under load.

As for the brakes, if you intend to drive the truck at all, these do need careful attention. Single circuit hydraulic brakes, no redundancy. Brake fluid level, bleeding air pack, then bleeding all wheel brake cylinders, adjusting all brake shoes are the minimum to do, even before intensive...

Interesting! I can't say I knew of them before. Thanks for helping me learn new things! Here is info I located on the GMC Toro-Flow: http://6066gmcguy.com/toroflow.html Based on the pics, I think we have a winner! The YouTube has a video of one starting and idling: Now...which toro flow is...

Looks sharp on the custom wheels and large tires.

It would be helpful if you could peek around the engine for any manufacturer plates etc. 6 cylinder four stroke V layout diesels were not very common back in the day. As a repower, I would assume the engine dates to the 1970' or 1980'. International/IH made inline sixes and V8s, it certainly...

Have you checked the frame rails? It may have been relocated there to avoid exhaust heat. Unless you toss the starter and go with a modern gear reduction starter you do need that external relay. Where in upstate NY are you? I'm just an hour North of the border. Sent from my SM-G950W using...

Uh..no... 26.8 to 28 volts for the charging voltage. 33 V is way too high.

The #7 wrecker set is rated for 3000 lbs. The rail is lower and shorter than on the "bomb hoists" (and these are rated for 1000 lbs). I guess you can use it to pull engines and transmissions. I could see it lifting something long if it can brace the load against the truck, maybe a long log or...

Allright, I thought I was slipping to the dark side buying a second truck (not an MV). I now accept that I am still far from the edge.

Here is an upgrade project for your springer seat to air ride: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/reworking-deuce-spring-seat-into-an-air-ride-seat.106124/ :)

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-deuce-this-week.67703/page-39 Post #763 has all the details! :)

If you have Deuce driving withdrawals, here is a little video.

A place that fixes truck or boat tarps may be able to breathe new life into that tarp. Worth asking. They can fix some pretty gnarly stuff.

You seem to have a good step-by-step mindset already. You can put a pressure gauge into the plugged port where the fuel lines comes up on top of the tank. With the in-tank pump running, you should see 5-7 psi there. Loosening the fitting and removing the fuel line on top of the tank, removing...

Just a tip on leaks involving plastic lines - whoever wrenched on the truck may or may not have put the "trumpet" looking brass inserts into the ends of the plastic lines where they go into the compression fittings. If you spot a leak, for example on a fuel supply or return line, be careful just...

First thing that comes to mind is the hydraulic head having difficulty reaching injector opening pressure when hot. Methinks it could be a wear consequence of running waste oil. Others will chime in. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

What a nice truck! Now let the upgrades begin! We all know how that happens...[emoji16] Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

Ran her without a roof and the windshield down for the first time in ten years. I had almost forgotten how much fun it is to ride that way (with goggles; don't need a hornet embedded in my cornea!).

tobyS is right, the original M35 steering wheel size was 20 in. The A3, with power steering, received a slightly smaller steering wheel with 18 in diameter. I changed my wheel for an A3 wheel before I fitted power steering, so I can confidently say that the smaller wheel gives you a bit more...