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  1. montaillou

    Opinion on towing capacity

    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...
  2. montaillou

    Opinion on towing capacity

    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...
  3. montaillou

    PNW Info Thread!

    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...
  4. montaillou

    M61A2 engine swap - Cummins L10

    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...
  5. montaillou

    Opinion on towing capacity

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

    Opinion on towing capacity

    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...
  7. montaillou

    Opinion on towing capacity

    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.
  8. montaillou

    Opinion on towing capacity

    I was reading another thread about making bad choices and this probably falls under that category. Background: I want a FV102 tracked vehicle (or maybe a CVRT). Thing is, my state won't let me drive it on paved roads, but there are LOTS of unpaved logging roads near me. I just need to...
  9. montaillou

    10 lug wheels

    Thanks for the replies. I was able to use the 10 to 6 adapters commonly sold on ebay, so, I suppose probably the 11.25. I know the HEMTT is 11.25.
  10. montaillou

    10 lug wheels

    I usually spend my time on in the Deuce threads, but I have several 10 lug wheels which someone suggested came off a M1076 trailer. I'm wondering, among the US military vehicles are all 10 hole wheels the same lug spacing, are the wheels interchangeable in that way? I know the offsets can be...
  11. montaillou

    Owner experiences (having fun)

    I went 10 pages deep and didn't see a thread like this, if there's one already, feel free to link it. I'm starting to think if the price if right I might be able to get a tracked vehicle, but I thought I'd ask people who own one (or more) what they do with theirs. I read the thread on...
  12. montaillou

    cummins 12 valve project

    Oh, hey, I can do that too! I'm also doing an engine swap, I'm just hoping it's done by Spring.
  13. montaillou

    BT band wagon

    I've crossed mountain ranges 4 times with this truck, I know what it's like to hug the right lane, uphill in 3rd gear. And truth be told, I don't mind. You don't buy a Deuce expecting it to be something it's not. I really like the adaptation of the multifuel. No longer will I be able to...
  14. montaillou

    BT band wagon

    Looks like I'll be doing an engine swap in the next few months. I'd toyed with it, but figured, realistically, it was at least 2-3 years in the future if ever. However a friend ran into a guy looking for a LDT-465 engine (I have 2) who happens to own three 6 BT's and he's got a full shop. So...
  15. montaillou

    Replace in-tank pump with external solid state pump

    One alternative to the stock in-tank pump are some from aircraft tanks. They were pretty easy to find not too long ago, and far, far cheaper than stock. If you want to go that route, I could probably find you some part numbers.
  16. montaillou

    M35a2 Super Singles Difference & Installation

    My 395's (actually 15.5's) came on 50-50 offset wheels, probably from a M1076 trailer. The advantage to this is this offset means you don't have to worry about your steering hitting the tires. I have a full set for sale (dirt cheap), with adapter plates but shipping would be steep to LA. I...
  17. montaillou

    Overflow cluster

    That reminds me of the altimeter.
  18. montaillou

    Overflow cluster

    The main cluster will contain: Speedometer Tachometer (w/hours) Air psi Oil psi Water temp Pyrometer high beam indicator Now that that's out of the way, I am going to be installing an overflow cluster. I know that gauges can be crammed into multi units, but I like a separate gauge for each...
  19. montaillou

    M35A2 or M35A3? Pro's and Cons of each

    I'm designing my next house. Don't know when I'm gonna build it, but it's gonna have a 1500 sq/ft garage and capable of housing a HEMTT (along with my other vehicles) just in case I can swing one.
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