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Engine was cleaned today (oven cleaner), also placed the engine back into the truck. I've been told it won't come out again. Still a lot of work to do before stuff comes back together though. Found some damage from a (probably) KDP incident and need to replace a gear. Some of the pics are of...

There's an a/c compressor mounted on the driver's side of the engine. It's looking like we'll get both alternators hooked back up. At least that's the impression I've gotten. I keep trying to get over there when they're working on it, but my stupid day job keeps getting in the way. :mad: I've...

The Vietnam Vet Classic Car show in Bellingham is scheduled for 17 July 2022. I haven't seen a flyer yet, but found this info: This is our 11th car show. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. There will be food vendors, raffle drawings, 50/50 drawing, dash plaques, and multiple trophies...

I run straight diesel because I don't have a place to store the set up. But, I have spoken to someone who had told me they mix 50-50 in the summer and only 25% wmo in the winter.

I got around this by using an uncommon wheel.

Kinda feels like I've crossed the Rubicon now that the engine's been pulled.

So, my truck went into the shop a few weeks ago, then my mechanic had 7 gallstones and had surgery (what a pussy 😭). In my day they did the surgery up hill, both ways. Anyways, work has restarted, but at a pretty slow pace. Meh, driving in the winter sucks around here anyways. Using...

Eastern Surplus has the worst shipping rates of any suppliers I've used. Occasionally, I've found a part on there with a reasonable rate, but generally I only buy from them if I absolutely can't find it anywhere else. If you don't have a good list, shop around, there are quite a few suppliers...

Here's a couple of threads that talk about the flip, though maybe rotate is a better way to refer to it. Essentially, you're rotating it 180 degrees. There's a hole it it to remount it, and it's not in the center so a new one has to be drilled...

Here's another thread with more drawings. I used some of these when I had my custom wheels drilled, they came out perfect. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/wheel-and-axel-hub-dimensions.82719/

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I'll pass your question along. So, the swap is almost complete. In the end, he didn't have to raise the cab. I've been told the custom motor mounts aren't pretty, and that there were a couple issues with the radiator - 1) it was too thick, but I saw modifications in progress to the housing...

It's my fall back in case the 'round the world thing doesn't pan out. Tracked vehicles cost a fortune in the States, but they're practically cheap in Europe. I'm good at paperwork and logistics, so I figure I can find one at a decent price ($20k to $35k - maybe less), and ship it here. I've...

To my knowledge, I haven't had it. 2 shots + booster + work from home + little social life, helps. Long covid sounds like a bitch, I'm more scared of that than dying. I think there's still a good deal out there. Hell, I practically tripped over an engine swap. Guy wanted my engine for a...

Long time no see. I have started looking around on deals that might show up for a 5 ton and/or trailer. Not too seriously as I don't have a place to park one, but if the deal is good enough...

Well, I'm still working on the Deuce. I tripped and fell into an engine swap, and that's gonna happen in about a month. Kind of a shame after I spent $1k sound proofing the cab against our rather loud engines. After the swap, I figure I'll have the quietest M35 cab, ever! I'm probably 1-2...

Friend of mine is doing an engine swap on his M61A2, and though he is registered here he rarely posts so I thought I would pass some pics along and some general info. He also is changing the transmission to a Spicer 6453 He's relayed to me that the L10 is longer and taller, so he's raising the...

Speaking of that... I think I'm in love.

Thought this thread had died out. Thanks for the continued input. If I had to move it on local, relatively flat roads with a top speed of 25 mph, I think the Deuce would be just fine. After reading the first few replies, I thought better safe than sorry. Also, if I get in an accident, I...

Thanks for the replies. Thanks, I'll add it to the list of trucks to look out for. Always a fan of expanding my knowledge base.