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Shop Truck
Correct Kenny, M46 with Couse Shop Set #2 installed. BTW, the heaviest 2 1/2 ton configuration of all the various applications. The 5 ton truck turned out to be better suited to the task. JT out
Thank you, Kenny. You guys can't know how much I appreciate a good word sometimes. The world is getting harder to handle every day. You know how I work for the Amish guys up here at home, even they are feeling the economic crunch. We ran out of work this week and the winter isn't even here yet...
It will be a drag link or steering box problem if both front wheels wobble while driving. One wheel, indicates a tie rod end. All parts are available, $1000 is very reasonable for a M51A2. JT out
I Know the M109A2 was a 427 Hypercycle Multifuel, The M109A3 is the Ld or Ldt 465-1C or LDT 465 1-D. The M109A1 was the gas REO OA331 or Continental OAC-331, I just can't remember what the difference was between the M109 and M109A1 was. David Doyle, where are you? JT out
The color was like Cadmium plate gold from the factory, not green. The handle length is correct on RCDixieMiller's wrench. If the pulley is stuck, you will break it if you don't use CLP or the like to bust the rust. We snapped one right in half a while ago by using a pipe on the factory wrench...
Falling out of high range is because the shift fork and shift collar are worn and don't engage the gears all the way any more. Memphis has the parts available and will tell you to replace the gear too as it has been wearing out for a while due to incomplete engagement. It is pretty costly to fix...
Deuce spin on filter
Kenny, I have hundreds of sets of these filters out there now and there aren't any problems with changing them, maybe some members will get in and tell you how much mess it is when you change my oil filters on the jatonka adaptors. The anti drain back filters are not as bad...
Non turbo advice needed
Hello, I think you will find the same power available whether you are running a turbo or non turbo Deuce, in your case, remember the M109 is heavier than a cargo. That will cost you felt power. You will never need to worry about failed turbo parts trashing your engine...
Homemade oil filter gaskets
I think you will find that the Napa #5119 fiber gsket is exactly correct for the oil filter on the multifuel engine. It is a good number for sure as I buy them all the while. They are what the military supplied with their filter elements. I hope this helps you avoid...
New in the can motor
Now is a good time to consider changing to a 5.9 Cummins or a DT466 International engine. They will bolt to your Transmission and turn more RPMs than your multifuel so you get power and speed , can't loose. JT out
Help with a cab heater
Go to Maradyne, look at their 5000 series heaters and larger, they come in 24 volt. Made i USA and by the company who makes the Air-O-Matic air asssist steering for the M35 Deuce. they are good to deal with. If you have a problem, PM me and I can fix you up. JT out
heater install
Yeah Scooter, better move the front one to the plug in the water pump above the alternator. It will work better. Bleed the heater after you are done to get the air bubble out. You;ll be good to go. JT
napa air filter
I have searched Napa, Baldwin, and Hastings heavy duty truck and equipment catalogs for years and have never found a true equal air filter for either M35 or M39 series trucks with multifuel engines. Buy them from Memphis, or Adirondack Dodge Parts or Sprucemt surplus, install a...
Heater install
I agree 100% with OPCOM's advice to you, as far as the shut off barb location, he is right on the money. Engine will warm up and heater will work. Use a winter front to help the situation, one should have come with your heater kit,No? JT out
After market cab heater
TommyG, these heaters are real good, mounted in the cab, they can create much more useable heat than the military fender mounted models in cold weather. I use the 5000 model 24 volt, pay $147 0r so, install, build some reducers to mount the defroster ducts up to the...
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