Synthetic oil

[frank8003]

Yeah, but millenials don't get drunk and say, "hey, I know how to drive that".

Can't get over 16mph due to senses impaired.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

It already comes with a "millenials theft deterrent": Standard shift transmission!

My very, VERY first time in a deuce... I may or may not have missed reverse, and ended up in 2nd, and hit the 5 ton in front of me instead of backing up...

LOL

 

[kcimb]

I use synthetic in everything, even my signature line BRDM2 with a 40 year old gaz41 plant.

 

[montaillou]

hit the 5 ton

Good thing it wasn't something fragile, like a house. You could've actually done some damage.

 

[williamh]

Are we talking about putting it in the tank or the motor ?? Works both ways.

 

[GeneralHauling]

Both our machines went through a rebuild in Sagama, Japan in 1975. Which means, we both have the overdrive Spicer transmissions, final ENDT improved engines, and the M809 style steering systems. My unit was built in Reading PA, and delivered directly to Vietnam in October 1965....thus no heater. It sustained damage in late 1968 and substantially more in early 1969. It was reissued to the U.S. Army Reserve unit in Lawrence Township, NJ where it served for the next 40-years until I purchased it at auction in May 2015. It had all but rotted but it runs today because it was properly prepared for long-term storage. It took almost a month to determine if I had a runner and everyday I drove it, the engine only got stronger. I completely dismantled it cab off, gutted the interior, replaced all the gauges with new ones except for the speedometer and tack...900 hours and 26,000 miles. New top, seats, glass, frames, rubber seals, hood, side-panels, fenders, steps, new doors filled with new glass and mechanisms, new radiator, aluminum fuel tank from an M923A1, all new stainless steel wheel studs, USDOT compliant brake lines, a set of new Goodyear G177s, a new bed with drop down sides with new troop seats, and a completely new front and rear wiring harness. The only non-standard change was to tap into the air shift line, and build an air driven lockout for the auto engaging front axle feature. It makes for a far smoother ride when driving without a load on the rears.

Where do you find all your info? I’m a newbie with his first duece and I’d love to see what stories my truck has to tell.

 

[pmramsey]

It is quite rare to have the history of a specific military truck. 30 years ago, it was more common to receive complete mechanical and other records from the military when the trucks were sold at auction. This practice mostly evaporated with the move to centralized national auctions. However, trucks like my M54A1 that spent the last 40 years or more of military life with the same reserve unit often have detailed histories maintained. I simply called and spoke with the unit's historian to organize my specific truck's details.

 

[davidb56]

Both our machines went through a rebuild in Sagama, Japan in 1975. Which means, we both have the overdrive Spicer transmissions, final ENDT improved engines, and the M809 style steering systems. My unit was built in Reading PA, and delivered directly to Vietnam in October 1965....thus no heater. It sustained damage in late 1968 and substantially more in early 1969. It was reissued to the U.S. Army Reserve unit in Lawrence Township, NJ where it served for the next 40-years until I purchased it at auction in May 2015. It had all but rotted but it runs today because it was properly prepared for long-term storage. It took almost a month to determine if I had a runner and everyday I drove it, the engine only got stronger. I completely dismantled it cab off, gutted the interior, replaced all the gauges with new ones except for the speedometer and tack...900 hours and 26,000 miles. New top, seats, glass, frames, rubber seals, hood, side-panels, fenders, steps, new doors filled with new glass and mechanisms, new radiator, aluminum fuel tank from an M923A1, all new stainless steel wheel studs, USDOT compliant brake lines, a set of new Goodyear G177s, a new bed with drop down sides with new troop seats, and a completely new front and rear wiring harness. The only non-standard change was to tap into the air shift line, and build an air driven lockout for the auto engaging front axle feature. It makes for a far smoother ride when driving without a load on the rears.

Ive tilted a few beers in near by in Sagami Otsuka bar district. back in 1973-74.