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Skipping around a little, as far as pickups and gear ratios go, in 1972 when I was planning to buy my first new truck, I visited Ford and GMC dealers around North Jersey. They all told me don't run 55 mph in 4 wd because the ratio in the front axle is 4.10 and the rear axle ratio is 4.11. They...

My son Jake drives one of my deuces with a 5 ton LDS in it at the Fonda Fair Outlaw truck pulls, he pulled 275' this year, best we've ever done, full pull is 300' We pull against the modified Dodge Cummins, Chev Duramazx, and Ford Powerstrokes. They make 500 to 550 horsepower easily and have...

I have done a lot of the clevis ends that join the 1/2" cable to the leader chain. 9/16" cable will not fit in the clevis properly. If you have never seen that joint separate under load, you can't understand why cabling and hardware are sized to match. Get new 1/2" cable, and don't misuse it. I...

I have 100 plus of those padlocks, all locked on various trucks I have gotten, I have about 10 keys............ so every time I get another truck, out I go with my keys to see if one is the magic ticket. I haven't unlocked a lock yet, 10 years and a lot of trucks later. JT

I have keyed master disconnect switches, 1000amp rated. I install them under the pass seat over the battery box. PM me anytime, JT

I have a lot of the generator to alternator conversion harnesses with instructions, factory sealed. 25 amp gen to 60 amp alt. PM me anytime. JT

Also, be sure in tank pump is pumping through the primary and secondary filters. Sound means it runs, fuel flowing means it pumps. Also, a clogged air filter is no help, clean it regularly or replace. Earth also has a very good point, inspect and tighten all fuel line connections. Best of luck, JT

Hello Jolly Roger and everyone, I am alive. I am not taking time off. I received your payment on Sept 2. I mailed package on Sept 4. I really hope it is at your address on Tuesday Sept 8 which is the first mail day after Labor day. Sorry for the worriment. The Wix 33405 is also Napa 3405 and...

The closest supplier of fiberglass, sound reducing hardtops is Jim Henry Trucks, Albemarle North Carolina. 704 983 5940. They are used by civilian and emrgency services all over the country. JT

Fred at Adirondack Dodge Parts has your J pipe, and I have the rest of the stuff. Adirondack phone: 1 315 896 2572 7 days. Get me on the PM.

Check Saturn Surplus, monday thru Wednesday. Or ask around for a parts van. NOS windows and screens are not common. Go for good used take outs.

Quonset is on for the 30th which is Sunday but they told the Comvec club that the 29th Saturday evening dinner is probably off. I'll be there the 30th with all spin-on adaptors and buying some stuff too. JT out

The shift fork and mating engaging collar are possibly worn to a point where the low range gears are not engaging. Normally happens to 5 tons with winch in the high range side. Yours is uncommon. Joe Naglich in St Marys Pennsylvannia has brand new 5 ton transfer cases.

A 10" or preferably an 11" wide rim, built on the same backspace as a standard 7" deuce rim will stop the rubbing on the steering arm/ drag link area. But nothing short of a body lift will stop the rubbing on the exhaust J-pipe when you run 14.00R 20 tires or larger. I was building rims for my...

There are spin-on adaptors available for the LDS engine . PM me

Pretty sure it is an M151 Mutt heater, There are a lot around, cheap, must work OK, JT

Find a LDS 427-2 Engine manual and it will give you the valve adjusting sequence with only 2 moves. Tried and true. I use .015 intake, .025 exhaust. Old mechanic always said" a tight valve is a burnt valve. My trucks run good at 15 and 25. JT

Comvec attended a nice VJ Day parade in Connecticut this past weekend. Guess it's not dead there. JT

I make them, $65 for the winter front at present time, PM me for shipping to you. I also make slip covers for M1009 CUCV Blazer and M1008 Pickup, PM for price and shippping

I was just looking at it on page one of this thread, about post 3 or 4. JT out