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Recent content by rlwm211

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    Deuce fire truck spotted

    That truck is a brush fire truck built after the deuce left the armed services. The 530 B and C are the two variants that were produced en masse. If anyone needs the TMs for those models you can download them at Jatonka's website. Jatonka does have a nice 530B .
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    Better to rebuild or replace master cylinder/wheel cylinders

    The basic issue for repairing your brake system is whether you have had water in the system or not. If the system has drained out you will likely have your work cutout for you. If you are doing all of the wheel cylinders it is the time to repack bearings, check the seals and bearings...
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    Deuce G.V.W.

    Thanks Gimpy.... I have been laid up most of the fall and winter. Orthopedic surgeries. Feeling good now.
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    M35A2 Brake Problems. New owner

    The air piston on the airpack and the cylinder housing is aluminum and usually is not pitted in any way. The slave bore can get rusty and this is one of two areas where you have to be sure that they are smooth. The rebuild process for the old style airpack (longer air piston with a cap on...
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    Deuce G.V.W.

    Here in New York, I registered my deuce as a historical truck. The reg costs 25 a year. You are supposed to limit use to occasional and not for daily use. Mileage is limited to 3000 a year, but this is an insurance stipulation. Because of the Historical status, I kept my GVW at 17900. It...
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    Fuel Line 10896242

    20P parts manul figure 14; part number 14. This line is part of the return line from the secondary and final filter to the fuel tank.
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    Going through the Air Pack AGAIN....

    The compensator valve controls the air flow to the air cannister piston. If it cannot move, there will be no air assist. RL
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    air horn problem

    The wiring diagrams are in TM 9-2320-209-20-2-2 The technical manuals are located on this site as well as www.JATONKAM35s.com I would download a complete set and have them available for reference when you encounter a problem such as this. As to your problem, one possibility is that you have...
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    Brake Pedal feel?

    From what the 67 evil eleanor mentioned, the master is leaking at the rear seal when the pressure bleeder is connected. That should not happen. Regardless of how much pressure the bleeder applies the rear master cylinder seal should not leak. When you rebuild the master be sure to check and...
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    M109 box on top of drop-side flatbed?

    I would be concerned about the overall height. I have an S280 on my dropside deuce and the overall is 11'-1". The M109 box is taller than the S280 if I am not mistaken. You will be well over 11 feet with the 109 box on top of the deuce bed. I would suggest that you think about building a...
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    Brake Pedal feel?

    It is not unusual for fluid to accumulate in the piston area. Once moisture gets in there it cannot get out very easily. Be sure to check the compensator piston assembly as if this sticks the entire airpack will not work correctly. The comepnsator is located very close to where the hydraulic...
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    Brake Pedal feel?

    I would do a brake shoe adjustment on all wheels. If the brakes are way out the pedal has to push 6x2=12 pistons so far that it runs out of travel before you get to the build up oint. You can pump the pedal andf see if the pressure point rises but even if it does you are not going to get a...
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    Starting

    The neutral safety switch is located on the top of the column very close to the firewall. This is adjustable as well. I would suggest trying to adjust this before replacing it. Hope this helps RL
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    White 666 Valve clearance

    I did some searching and found this page. It references a qxd engine so I am unsure if it is relevant. In any event it is always better to leave them a bit loose as opposed to making them too tight. Obvious I know.... Here is the link. The specs are a ways down the page. HERCULES QXLD3...
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    antenna sections

    I would coat the threaded end with silicone grease if you are leaving the antenna up for a long time. This will prevent corrosion inside the female threaded portion as well as the end that inserts inside the lower section. I had my AB-15 up for 4 months and had no issues. I also extended mine...
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