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His post is exactly what I was referencing when I mentioned the Sticky Notes. I have printed his post in put it in my "Brake Book Basics". I was leaning towards replacing my brake lines, but I wanted other opinions before I jumped. There is so much knowledge here I would be an idiot to not...

Howdy all... So, I just finished rebuilding my long style airpack and am itching to install it. However, while rebuilding the airpack, I noticed that some of my brake lines were choked with unidentifiable stuff that could be rust, sludge, goo, or who knows what. I am wondering if there is a...

I have no idea how many different style/model/types/ or aripacks there might be. I am only familiar with two of them (Long and Short). My spare parts truck has the short style. My functional truck has the long style, which is what I just rebuilt. I hope I did it right and that it works properly.

Again.... I am chagrined! If I could just learn to RTB (read the book) I wouldn't have to ask so many foolish questions. Apparently, the TM will tell you which lubrication you should use and which parts to lubricate prior to reassembly. Apparently, I need to learn to read about the entire...

About ready to start reassembly of my airpack. Is it wise to put it back together dry or should I lubricate the rubber parts with a thin coat of DOT 5 brake oil? Thoughts anyone???

Thank you for your reply! I kept working with it and I was finally able to remove the Control Valve Piston (Yeah!). Once out, I used my tiny wire brush and some WD-40 to scratch at the bore. I tried my fingers and some crocus cloth, but no such luck. I kept moving forward with the...

Hello all... For brevity, I have renamed the Air Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly to "Airpac", which is, I believe, what most folks call it. I have the long style airpac on my truck. I ordered a rebuild kit for it from Erik's (PN 8345007) and received it right away. It took me a while to get...

Can someone tell me if this part will fit my alternator? My model number (LN Type No) is A0013002AE (see pic) an the voltage regulator I found for sale is to fit model number (LN Type No) A0013002AD (see pic). These two numbers are very close, but not an exact match. Thoughts anyone??

Please include me as well! Thank you...

I haven't yet had to work with the wiring, so I don't have the exposure with the numbering system. I think it is an amazing system especially since the wires are tagged at both ends. It seems that it would be easy to know which wire your dealing with, what it does, where it goes, and NO METER...

I suppose I don't really need it. I was really considering my CUCV situation. All of the lights on my M1008 and M1009 run thought a single 30 Amp fuse, which will occasionally blow, primarily due to the amperage draw on the headlights. The solution to removing the primary demand on that fuse...

I saw these and I agree, it would be much more efficient but that would negate the opportunity for relays, fuse terminals, etc. I suppose I could splice into the wires to add those things if I really needed them.

Howdy all.... I was wondering if any of you deuce owners considered changing your existing black and numbered wires with colored wires. Many of my wires are frayed and broken and I thought I might slowly replace my old wires with new, colored wires. Since I have both an M1008 and an M1009, I...

I figured that was the responsibility of the valve. Once I cleaned it up and pushed some air through it, it started working again. I ordered one from Big Mikes anyway and will replace the old one when it gets here.

Thank you for this info and link. I didn't think to check Big Mikes. I will order this part when I order the remote brake fluid reservoir. I was able to get my air tanks cleaned and painted. They are ready to be reinstalled, however I am going to replace the copper airlines with nylon (past...

I have been working on the air system reservoirs and have removed the tanks from my deuce. I noticed this part (see the pic below) on the tank closest to the DS truck frame. The -20P manual (figure 127A) shows this as a Valve, PN 10922157. I researched the part number and determined that this...

I wonder how well plumbing ball valves would work and last at the rear of the truck. Those I can from Lowes. Your thoughts?

While trying to discover the different locations of my air leaks, I found this: This is what is left of the service glad hand on the rear DS.