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  1. vtach

    Speedometer Adapter Leaking Gear Oil

    What did they do to fix it? I heard that it is a really hard to find O ring that goes bad.
  2. vtach

    Purple/yellow Dot 5 mixing?

    Okay, so the truck is stenciled "use silicone brake fluid only". I pulled some of the yellowish fluid from the MC and put it in a jar of water and it did not mix. I think this confirms that I have silicone dot 5. I bought some Napa dot 5 silicone brake fluid but it is purple. Can I mix the...
  3. vtach

    More VIN info coming soon?

    Will Carnac be able to run some more numbers soon? I know he was going to be out for a few weeks.
  4. vtach

    tire mileage (lifespan)

    That is a good question. I am doing better with the Michelins than with the NDTs, but I don't really have the answer. I don't think it will be great though.
  5. vtach

    How to properly tow a deuce

    When you say N in the transfer case, do you mean the high/low range lever in the middle?
  6. vtach

    How to properly tow a deuce

    Okay went through the TM, thanks. Does anyone know how far the bar needs to be extended deuce to deuce?
  7. vtach

    How to properly tow a deuce

    Is there any harm in not pulling the front slines and rear axles?
  8. vtach

    How to properly tow a deuce

    Does anyone know what all is involved with towing a deuce properly? I am needing to get a deuce towed and I am planning on using another deuce to tow it. Any tips on using a tow bar? chains needed? Drive shaft have to be pulled? Speed? Thanks in advance.
  9. vtach

    Was told to get "back-up" lights, so,,,,,,

    However in IL., the AV plates are for GVWR of 8000 lbs or less! That being said, i do have one of my trucks with AV plates and they never said anything about the weight class ???
  10. vtach

    Coming deuce recovery

    I have already asked them and I was told that they will not be able to load the trailers. Also, in the event one of the trucks needs to be towed, do I need to pull all the drive shafts on the truck being towed?
  11. vtach

    Coming deuce recovery

    I am headed to Redstone, AL. for a recovery of 3 trucks and 3 trailers. I am a little concerned that if one of the trucks should need to be towed, I will have no means to do so. I am trying to think of a way to get the trailers loaded into the beds of the trucks for the 500 miles drive back...
  12. vtach

    Upgrade brake switch vs old style switch

    My switch is not in either of these locations?
  13. vtach

    Upgrade brake switch vs old style switch

    In fact the switch looks alot like the older hydro switch.
  14. vtach

    Upgrade brake switch vs old style switch

    I just got my 2 kits from Saturn, and no instructions. It does not look like the same switch as the upgraded one that has failed either??? Anyone have that NAPA #?
  15. vtach

    Deuce prices.

    Something else to keep in mind, I noticed that two of the trucks I just bought stated that they sold for a few hundred less than my winning bid/invoice. I asked GL about this and they said that the prices do not always update by auction end and that the end price on the watch/bidding but not...
  16. vtach

    Upgrade brake switch vs old style switch

    Okay, thanks.
  17. vtach

    Replacement air line

    What is the burst limit at -20 or at 220 degrees? Keep us updated.
  18. vtach

    Upgrade brake switch vs old style switch

    Does anyone know if a little oil in the air will cause the upgraded air beake switch to fail? I am about to replace mine and don't want to kill another switch.
  19. vtach

    Leaking many fluids!

    You may even be able to reseat that freeze plug still (tightnen it).
  20. vtach

    Upgrade brake switch vs old style switch

    I was going to ask almost this same question. I have the newer air switch, but it has gone out. Now I need a new air switch. I was considering changing all of my trucks over to the air switch. Any benefits to air? I was wondering if my slightly leaking air compressor caused my air switch to...
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