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    M817 Dump with no brakes

    I purchased an M817 a few years ago and I am finally getting around to fixing it. It had no brakes when I picked it up from GL. It runs good and makes air pressure, but the brake pedal goes to the floor. I have added fluid to it, but I still get no pressure on the pedal. Is there...
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    clutch problems after attempted tow in 5 ton wrecker

    Thanks for the help. Yes, I forgot the rear clutch handle. I would like to claim rookie mistake, but I have had that truck for 6 years. Thank You, Jim
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    clutch problems after attempted tow in 5 ton wrecker

    Yes, I did use the declutch lever. If that is it I will feel like I won the lottery. I will post tomorrow what I found. Once, again thank you for your time and help. Jim
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    clutch problems after attempted tow in 5 ton wrecker

    I would appreciate any help with a possible diagnosis on my m62a2. I tried to help pull out a stuck 10 wheel dump truck today. I had to be towed away from the still stuck dump truck with a clutch that does not return to its prior position. The clutch pedal now sits one to two inches from...
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    Bob 5 ton with 2.5 hardware?

    Does anyone know the weight difference between the cummins and the ldt. My truck doesnt have the winch so would the weight of a cummins be about equal to the ldt and a front winch? Thanks Jim
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    Bob 5 ton with 2.5 hardware?

    It does not have a LDS. It has the cummins in it. I think from all the great information I received that I will be going with the lighter springs on the rear only. Jim
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    Bob 5 ton with 2.5 hardware?

    I was thinking of useing 2.5 springs on the rear. I never thought of changing the fronts. Jim
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    Bob 5 ton with 2.5 hardware?

    I have a 5 ton flatbed I want to bob. I was wondering if it was possible to bob it with 2.5 ton parts. I was thinking if they fit, it would provide a slightly softer ride. I dont need to be able to haul heavy loads, so I wouldn't mind a loss in carrying capacity. Thanks for any help...
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    The new guy from Central Calif.

    I have a wrecker, dump truck, and a flat bed. Jim
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    The new guy from Central Calif.

    I live in merced, I have three five tons. You are welcome to come look them over and talk trucks. Jim
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    Looking for a Diesel Motorcycle M1030 for my collection

    I think I remember GL selling a few about a year ago. Jim
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    multifuel head gaskets

    I got to do them twice in 2009. The first time I used the old surplus gasket. The second time I used the high dollar version. Jim
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    Pawnshop paints a CUCV...

    I have painted two five tons with an airless house sprayer. I am pleased with the results. It certainly goes alot faster than the gun I use to paint cars. Jim
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    MEP-003 automatic shut down?

    Does the MEP-003 have an automatic shut down system? I was out of power this last weekend and it was working great. It ran for a little over 12 hours and then shut down. I used my old small generator for a little bit and then the power went on. I havent even had a chance to look it over...
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    What is the best engine they put in a Deuce?

    If it was me, I would pay off the loans first. Jim
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    M817 from Barstow, Military disabled brakes

    The GL rep said the military disabled the brakes to keep anyone from useing them. There were about 7 dump trucks up at the same time. All of them had the same thing done to them. I had to unload it from the trailer up hill and then I quickly got a tow bar on it so I could safely move it...
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    M817 from Barstow, Military disabled brakes

    I just got my third 5 ton yesterday. I have been haveing a great time playing with and useing them. The most recent one is a M817 that I picked up from Barstow. It is in good shape minus any brakes includeing the parking brake. Tim from GL told me that all of the trucks that they had...
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    MEP 003 fluctuating voltage

    I finally got it working. It was the voltage regulator. I have a friend who helps me out and I let him rewire the new regulator. I gave him the schematic that came with the new board and he wired it up. I should have double checked his work. I rechecked it yesterday and after rewireing...
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    MEP 003 fluctuating voltage

    Thank you again Speddmon if you lived closer I would drive over and buy you a beer. I really do appreciate your help. I read the TM 5-6115-585-34 and on page 6-8 the directions say to adjust resistor R15. Does anyone have a picture or a good description as to where resistor R15 is...
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    what size door in shed for a deuce

    I would make the door big enough for a five ton.
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