I would really like to but the wife runt oft a few months back and being a new single parent with a 4 year old I just don't want to part with that much cash, but I agree I could use what I want off of them to build my truck and probably still get 3k out of the other without the winch.
Wait...Your wife ran off and you found a low price Deuce ???
**** I wish I had your luck !!!!!!!
Both Deuce are below marketprice in New England. granted down by you there is still alot of surplus stuff hitting the auctions but by me, Deuce prices are high.
The TM's are confusing and difficult to navigate but they are filled with excellent information.
As a new Deuce owner myself and getting a crash course things I would look for:
The motor:
Make sure it does not have any unusual noises. Knocking ticking etc. Make sure little to no blowby(check breather tube). Look for oil leaks around the oil cooler, rear main seal. These are the hard ones to fix. Check carefully around the Head for any external leaks and of course check the oil for signs of coolant and check the coolant for signs of oil. It's no fun changing one of these motors trust me.
make sure it idles and accelerates smoothly. Look for excessive smoke from exhaust and note color . Grey can be unburnt fuel. Black could be overfuel/underboost. Blue/white is oil consumption.
Make sure it has good oil pressure.
Brakes:
Makes sure the reservoir is full. If it isnt that can be a sign of a leak. Check to make sure the airpack is working(this is sort of like a vacuum booster but works the opposite). Check condition of tires. Looks for leaks around the axles, gear oil, brake fluid, grease etc. Ripped front boots.
That should be a good start. I'll add more later. Carpel is flaring up and gotta get Jr from school.
BTW Welcome !! Some are abrasive here but once you been around awhile it gets better.
The site is a wealth of information and knowledge.
