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There is an MJ in the classifieds, ya know...:whistle:

A copper washer is great; a flat plastic washer from the plumbing section (the ones used for sink traps; 1 1/4 inch I think) also works very well. I had the same problem after adding the remote reservoir...constant loss of brake fluid.

My two cents are that the best advice may well come from people that are not emotionally invested in what you are experiencing right now. Fact is, some MVs are beyond saving at this point in time (because they are not yet super rare, because fixing them up would cost a fortune in time and money...

BJT, you scored. This is the kind of truck I have been looking for - and which I never found. I agree with adding a hard top - also from a user standpoint, a soft top on a dump truck is just...wrong. Even though it does have the headache rack, I would still want a (thin) sheet of metal over my...

Man, go get the truck already, will ya? :naner: The crowds are awaiting the start of your revival and restauration thread!!

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You could mount the panel to the cowl with silicone only and wrap the wires around the rear edge of the hood. That would eliminate the need for holes. You do not want to mount the panel behind glass (e.g. windshield) as it drastically cuts performance. Alternatively, consider a pole behind the...

You sure are doing great upgrades to your ride! :-)

Wow, interesting discussions. Thanks, guys! :-) I have one last spare LED headlight left and wil swap it in, after checking that low beam circuit and the lo/hi switch. If that light dies, it'll be back to halogens.

I am Mr. Lucky when it comes to LED headlights. From my first set, one died almost instantly (and yes, I took great care grounding them properly). Failure mode was: low beam went out, but all LED (including the ones used by low beam) lit up nicely on high beam. I replaced with two "new" ones...

Oh, that explains it! It is a STEALTH finished truck. They apply it with dirty brushes so it looks more...stealthy. With that coat, you can hear the truck, but not see it. And it leaks brake fluid to make people think it was an old Ford pickup that just passed by! Very high-tech, expensive...

And what is the rationale for removing them? They look like they would make life simpler in case of a flat?

Commercially, air intake shutoff valves are available (we have them on all of our fire trucks). Probably spendy, but you never know what you can find at a good truck salvage yard. They are usually spring loaded and deploy automatically (rpm sensor) and/or with a switch. Look at these...

Looks good! As for the UK military Bedfords, there is one sitting for sale near where I live. Looks to be in great shape. It appears to be a rugged, no-frills military truck and they were in service in large numbers. It is about the weight class of a deuce, but a cabover and 4x4. Maybe try in...

Just make sure that you take video clips of the "before" (tree; showing the smashed cabin), the debris and rust - and when she starts on the first attempt! Awesome on YouTube!

Am I the only one that watches a great youTube video in his head right now, where a Deuce rips the stuck truck apart and the Deuce driver shrugs and drives off? :goodjob:

Yup, only pressurizing the cylinder will show for sure. If you install a ball valve at the cylinder, power the cylinder out under load and then shut the valve - if the piston lowers, it leaks internally. Or you have a visible leak at the top where the packing is. If the ball valve is open and...

Compliments on your photographer! Interesting angle.

The wrecker truck, new, cost far on the wrong side of 100k (and that was "then"). As many owners of used, expensive vehicles know, you can pick one up for reasonable money, but the maintenance and part replacement costs stay uncomfortably close in relation to the original purchase price.... All...

Also check the sending unit arm and float in the tank and ensure it actually moves.