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2 of the airvalve piston cover bolts were indeed somewhat loose. I tightened them, but this is not where it leaks air. It leaks "high up" when the pedal is depressed. I removed the J-pipe and sprayed more lubricant in, then pumped the brakes as hard as I could without and then with air. It...

Thank you all for the tips. I will check for loose cover bolts and report back.

I searched and sort-of found a few clues, but I am asking your help anyway. 1) airpack is the non-rebuildable style 2) when applying brakes lightly/normally, I could hear air escaping. Stand on the brakes at an intersection and the buzzer comes on. 3) all of a sudden yesterday, the brake pedal...

Time for some voodoo. Based on "this works for me, no guarantees given, batteries not included" I would like to add that, if your turn indicators seemingly stopped working, put the left signals on with the engine running. Take the green plastic lamp cover off the turn indicator light and check...

Ditto on the 11.00R20 Goodyear G286. I run the fronts at the pressure recommended by Goodyear (90 psi) and the rears at 65 because I run empty. There is simply no weight on these tires and inflating them to 80 increases the hopping and harshness of the rear end. The road manners have improved...

Well, that's it then. Go and mount that diagonal stripe on your front grille!

I was told that excessive heat is what kills many automatic transmissions. I try my best to not be a DATD (dumb ass truck driver) and some things the mechanics tell me that DATD do are really bad....like applying the spring brakes and leaving the truck idling and in gear, then forgetting about...

Here is the writeup: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/56882-plastic-air-wiper-motors-repair-how.html I recommend you do NOT use air tool oil. Your O rings may swell up and lock up the wiper pistons. Ask me how I know. Use silicone spray.

:funny: Ok, well, I guess "it depends". Which truck does he have in mind to compare to the Deuce? He may or may not be right. The Russians..ahem..Ukrainians, more likely, did build some very usable 6x6. Which pickup truck is better? A Ford or a Chevvy? Let's grab some popcorn.

You are doing a remarkable job and I admire the creativity and craftsmanship that you and others share on this forum. Thanks for that! And this comes from a guy who doesn' t really like to see these trucks chopped, bobbed and otherwise mutilated. For every dozen or so mutilations there seems to...

With your skill set as a firefighter, you should have a) no trouble finding a job that pays well above minimum wage and is also something you'd like doing. b) no trouble locating a Deuce with a realistic sale price c) be able to afford b) through a whole lot less hours working a) than what...

Thanks to everybody who replied. My wife finds you bunch very supportive! I am going to find a better spot for the tow bar.

So I finally mounted my medium tow bar. I looked at the previous threads on the topic and decided to put it onto the front bumper, in pieces, for ease of handling. I used Grade 8 threaded rods in place of two of the shackle bracket bolts and drilled one hole into the bumper support bracket. So...

Good score. Was/is there any chance that you can hand a hundred bucks to one of the operators to remove the three road tractors and re-pile them after, if necessary? If you could get what you need off the wreck of the truck, it would be the easiest (and probably cheapest) route.

The truck looks nice - and I don't say that just because it looks just like mine did. I see some subtle signs that the truck was cared for at some point. Good paint, step added in front, star detail on bumper. That's the good news. Your job is to find out if that impression is skin deep or...

Can anyone provide insight into the TARCOM fixes referenced on the stickers?

Good catch. I corrected my error. Closer to the North Pole the magnetic field becomes stronger and trucks get heavier!

Thanks and no regarding fuel solenoid. My knowledge of 5-tons is basic. I will pass it on!

Last weekend the excellent Merrickville, Ontario car show - for the first time - had MVs on display. I brought my deuce, my friend had his brand-new-to-him M816 and another local collector had brought a couple of M1008s and a mule. The M816 ended up with empty batteries, after having spent the...

I had tugged on it and it did not move. I will try again with more force.