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  1. K

    circuit protection box for 939 series A1

    I have a M925A1 I am looking for a good fully functioning protection box, it the box that the sits in front of the driver under the hood directly alongside the windshield washer bottle that has the big plug on the bottom of it. If you have one please let me know its condition and price? Thanks...
  2. K

    Dead electrical power in M925

    Thanks much for the information guys, I load tested the batteries a year ago but will do that before I go any further. Thanks again for the assist in this adventure!
  3. K

    Dead electrical power in M925

    Hello folks I find myself in need of some thoughts please. I have a 1985 M925A1 and the truck has been 100 % problem free for years or until this week. I parked the truck in my warehouse last Nov. and went to fire it up this week, the batteries had been on a maintainer the entire time and they...
  4. K

    Deuce first start prep

    I just wanted to thank the folks that contributed very good information to remind me of things that I have forgotten concerning the after long hibernation of my Deuce and its first start after 8 years. thanks for your assistance the start went off without a hitch and it will be driven to its ne...
  5. K

    Deuce first start prep

    Thank you guys for the great suggestions they were definitely very good ones and will be used when I start the truck! Thanks again!
  6. K

    Deuce first start prep

    Hello folks I have a 71 Deuce thats been sitting in my warehouse for 7 years and has not been started during this time, the truck was always a great runner and started instantly no matter what. My questions is what prep would you recommend before I go to start it tomorrow? Should I bleed the...
  7. K

    Heater Blower Location

    Like Cattlerepairman said its way better to mount the entire heater assembly inside the cab and it fits very nicely on the passenger side under the glove box! I looks so much better and its not in the way of any work you doing under the hood!
  8. K

    Flushing M977 Transmission

    Thanks much BKubo I have an Allison dealer in town I will give them a call tomorrow!
  9. K

    Flushing M977 Transmission

    Hey guys did I ask this question incorrectly, was it not understood what I am looking for? just trying to get rid of the Dex in my M977 transmission, thats all? Thoughts or procedures?
  10. K

    Flushing M977 Transmission

    Hello Folks I have a 1985 M977 HEMTT and and it was shifting differently than normal this spring and yesterday I drained the oil in the transmission and changed the filter. Upon draining what came out was Dex, I dont know what type of Dex but it was red. Well I drained 8 gallons out of the...
  11. K

    Current price of M35a2

    The Deuces from what i have seen of late are going in the 5 to 10K range for average ones, maybe run ok but need new soft top and some glass and a bit of maintenance. I saw one on FB yesterday the guy was asking 59K for it and when I asked why his was so special of course I got no answer...
  12. K

    REV overheating - normal?

    First thing I would do is check out the thermostat and make sure its functioning correctly and opening all the way? If that checks out start looking at the cooling lines and radiator, cooling fans etc. Overheating is to my knowledge never a normal situation!
  13. K

    M977 NSN or part number

    Thanks very much for your assistance in getting the number for this part its greatly appreciated!!!
  14. K

    M977 NSN or part number

    Hello folks its not very often I need assistance on my trucks but I guess times change. I have a 1988 M977 HEMTT with a General Thermodynamics radiator and I need a radiator cap. I got hold of eastern Surplus this am to order one and they need an NSN or part number so I can place the order. I...
  15. K

    Cat 7155 Transmission ---Need help diagnosing problem with leaking air at Xsnm shifter control Assby block

    Mark it could be any of the above issues causing your problem. The first thing I would do is get some air tool oil into the trans manifold assembly then I would disconnect the air line leading the to the shifter assembly and put a decent amount of air tool oil into both these locations, then I...
  16. K

    Overthinking things again - Grease - Wheel bearings

    I have been using Lucas Red and tacky for all my truck wheel bearings since it came out and its always done a very nice job!
  17. K

    Anybody been to the WWII Museum in New Orleans?

    I spent an entire day there and it still wasnt enough, it pretty amazing what all they have in there and 100% worth going!
  18. K

    What engines will fit in an M37?

    Should be able to find a 230 pretty darned common engine. I have seen just about any and every kind of engine that has been put into an M37. I even believe that Vintage Power wagon has an adapter kit you can buy to replace the 230 with a 318.
  19. K

    Getting started from scratch with a Deuce in 2024?

    Kurtomatic the bottom line here is what are you going to want to use the truck for into the future? If this is something that youe have ideas of a long distance traveler/camper then I would stay away from the Deuce, the reality is that its an old truck and those are the issues your going to...
  20. K

    Hi. Another new member, wanting to say hello...:)

    Welcome to the madness Jay! You are correct the M54 is an old timer with a multi fuel engine and you are always going to wanting more power! If I may make a suggestion that will guaranteed to save you money in the long run and because of a number of reasons primarily I would hate to see you...
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