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  1. mendo069

    Deuce Air Valve

    air leak the part you are describing is defin. the "air pressure switch"... just replaced mine because of the exact same issue... easy to replace.. be careful and unplug both wire connections.. use a gentle twisting motion... then loosen nut for copper line.. then take off both bolts on...
  2. mendo069

    Making a fording kit

    since we are on this topic, does anyone know where i can get the bracket and hose kit for the deuce?? this is the one that moves the mushroom up the exhaust stack... if i fab the brackets, where do i get that thick bendable rubber hose to connect the mushroom?? thanks... mendo..
  3. mendo069

    AM General and Kaiser owners sought

    yeah dave... whats the info for ?? sounds a little like big brother...... :?
  4. mendo069

    new style light switch install.

    i just got won off ebay.. it looks cool, but thats about it.. palladin ice, on ebay still has not returned any email or money as he said he would... switch never worked.... carry spare, "old one", just in case...
  5. mendo069

    "no load" registration?

    willwagner yes will, if they want to be a butthead they can create all kinds of things.. more than the third axle and weight capacity.. i currently have a class "B" with air brakes endorsement.. have it because of my job tho, but comes in handy since i started this hobby.. the officer...
  6. mendo069

    "no load" registration?

    ditto, i'm in california... if the highway patrol decides they want to give you the blues they can cite you, if this happens you lose the historical vehicle regis. that means you will be paying a commercial fee for that beast on payload capacity...wow... and thats a lot lot more.... ouch...
  7. mendo069

    new style light switch blues...

    ida34 who did you use to fix your switch ?? just looked in the yellow pages ?? thanks.. like i said, it's the blue lights.....mendo
  8. mendo069

    new style light switch blues...

    thanks guys !!! i made contact with him and the seller "palladinice" is willing to take it back and refund the money... thanks for the heads up.. they are way cool tho... i wish it worked !!!! tempted to seek an electrician or just stop tempting fait... it was those blue lights that hooked...
  9. mendo069

    new style light switch blues...

    hi guys, i recently purchased the new style key pad for the light controls of the deuce.. it's like a keypad, you push the button for the function you want and then press enter to activate.. well, i bought won from palladinice on ebay.. i made sure the batts. were dis-connected, touched metal to...
  10. mendo069

    Overheating multifuel

    overheating sounds like the radiator to me... my truck had a similar problem, minus the head issue.. took to radiator shop and they took mine apart and rodded it out to clear all the clogged tubes... man there was all kinds of junk in there... now she runs cool, with no issues ever since...
  11. mendo069

    "drip gas" in a multifuel engine

    drip gas i mentioned this to norman at ant. val. truck parts... he said "drip gas" should not be used... and that the multi-fuel engine will not react well to it... at the cost of parts, time and a rebuild, it's probably best to stick with your trucks preferred flavor...."diesel"....just my...
  12. mendo069

    Deuce Engine Problems

    engine trouble i agree, check all the fundmentals... but start with the fuel filters, when i first got my truck it was slugish also... i changed the fuel filters, the old ones were nasty... anyways, man what a difference!!! i also changed the oil... thick old oil can slow things down also...
  13. mendo069

    transfer case issues ???

    i was draining all fluids from my beloved deuce when i came across something that everyone fears most...... metal chunks on the transfer case magnet... after draining all the gear oil i fished out even more bits that matched that on the magnet.. my digital camera has taken a dump so i can't post...
  14. mendo069

    Knock in engine

    dennis, it could be a few things... try the easiest first, had a similar knocking and i was fearing the worse.. found out it was a combo of water in fuel (diesel) and clogged filters.. thus causing some starvation at the pump.. listen around the pump (injector) for your noise.. add a good...
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