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Recent content by US6x4

  1. US6x4

    Hi-lo range

    Mine moves a lot easier when I bump the clutch out to let it drive forward just a bit as I pull up on the lever
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    Wreath Retirement and the M715

    I hope that picture makes it to the calendar!
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    Just got my first MV!

    Look for wetness on the brake backing plate and at the bottom of the drum that would indicate a leaking wheel cylinder. On mine, it needed 5 of the 6 wheel cylinders rebuilt and it needed its hardened rubber brake hoses replaced. I would drain the radiator to check and get rid of any nasty...
  4. US6x4

    Anyone else do this in their mind?

    My mind can't help but fill in the blanks when I glance at my monitor in the morning... I am an OD addict and I need some help. By "help" I mean more green vehicles 😁
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    Purchasing my first Deuce

    Ah, yes, pulling to the right under hard braking is a clear indication that you now need to purchase a 5-ton. One MV is just not enough and once your deuce has a yard buddy it will start to brake straight again...
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    Does the m800 use the same caging bolts as an fmtv

    Oooohh...an M813A1 w/winch, a heater, and a hard top - looks like a nice project and mostly complete
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Today I tackled the plugged up grease pot on the clutch cross shaft as I worked my way through the Lube Order with my grease gun. Also got the winch side rollers to move and take grease. From the tranny forward is done.
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    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    I would like to get the MIL number if you don't mind digging a little.
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    Purchasing my first Deuce

    It's easy to overlook (especially in the daylight) but you won't have brake lights or turn signals unless you turn the light switch to STOP LIGHT or SERVICE DRIVE
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    @Wreckclues inspired me to finally pick up the correct grill cover for my truck. It's an NOS cover that has that lovely canvas smell we all enjoy! 3 of the upper anchor loops on the grill guard did not match up with the cover so I ground off the old screws, drilled and tapped new holes and...
  11. US6x4

    53” tires

    The Goodyear AT3A is also rated at 55
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    53” tires

    OK, I'll be that guy and throw out the "53s are only rated to sustained speed of 55 mph" warning. How that's interpreted for a 10 ton tire on a 5 ton truck is a can of worms that's been chewed on in several other threads. On the main topic, I've heard that the math says 72 mph at redline
  13. US6x4

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I hooked into the inboard breaker using a splitter to get power back to the wire that originally was connected to the breaker and then the other wire went to the heater.
  14. US6x4

    PTO installation on m818

    You're right, the TM only says install gasket and torque the nuts to 30-40 lb-ft. Big Mike's sells what they call the "correct thickness" gasket which should space the gears correctly. I've heard it said that the gears will whine if too close and be clunky & rough if too far apart...
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    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    He would do that as a preservative measure? Wonder what is in that stuff?...
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