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  1. sp00n

    900 series fan clutch on a LDT deuce?

    24v electric fan is gunna be expensive, and the 25amp Deuce alt probably wont keep up with demand and will likely need to be re-cored. Surely a 400 Cummins fan clutch wouldn't be a high dollar item considering how widely used the engine is.
  2. sp00n

    900 series fan clutch on a LDT deuce?

    The LDT multifuel in my Deuce has a full time fan. I recently discovered the 900 series trucks have a heat clutch on their fans. I would like to stop my fan from turning when it isn't needed for a quicker warm up and maybe pickup some extra mileage per ton of fuel it uses. Pretty sure the 900...
  3. sp00n

    Lets see your DEUCE!

    Yeah. It doesn't match 383 carc at all. You'll be adding a new color into your camo scheme.
  4. sp00n

    Lets see your DEUCE!

    Today my Deuce went green. I guess its trendy now or something. I used Krylon Camo Colors (12 cans of it so far, OD) and it went on fairly easily. Looks more like the WW2 OD than 383 but it suits the truck fine. Hopefully it holds up. I ran out of paint and my finger is tired so I still have to...
  5. sp00n

    My CV joint fell apart!

    if the bearings have worn grooves then it might be time to replace it.
  6. sp00n

    Banks to discontinue sidewinder turbo this month.

    Seems you could find a 6.5 turbo engine for about the same price as this kit. Might even be the same amount of work to install.
  7. sp00n

    here we snow again!

    High of 65 and sunny tomorrow, what are you guys complaining about
  8. sp00n

    Which paint and which codes/colors?

    What is the collective opinion on using Krylon "camo colors" spraypaints? I'm only interested in green and black on my truck, and I'm not sanding it to bare metal. If the green is a little shiney or not quite 383 carc color that doesn't bother me, I've used it before (non-automotive) I'm just...
  9. sp00n

    Mud tire suggestions

    Michelin 395 XMLs.
  10. sp00n

    To flip or not to flip hubs

    I have 395s on my truck and it has never touched my J pipe. There are a few inches of mud caked on it, so I'd say it stays a reasonable distance from it. The only rub is the steering arm on the drivers side under a hard left turn.
  11. sp00n

    question about rear gladhand fitting

    Civ gladhand can be had from the Fleetpride 1/2 mile from my house for a whole 3 dollars.
  12. sp00n

    question about rear gladhand fitting

    it leaks when something his hooked up to it and the valve is open. I fabbed an air hose to use air tools with while away from the shop and it saps a lot of PSI from the tool with it leaking. thanks for the information, easy fixes are nice.
  13. sp00n

    question about rear gladhand fitting

    I need to replace my emergency (pass side) gladhand as the boot is ripped and leaking air slowly. Its old crusty metal and I have a feeling it may not survive being removed. Is the inlet diameter and threading the same as a civ tractor-trailer gladhand or do I need to source another M35 specific...
  14. sp00n

    Death Wobble/HMMWV Wheels

    is your runflat inside the tire crooked? have you broken the tires down and made sure they are seated properly on the wheels?
  15. sp00n

    Lunette to ball

    It seems like if you are a proficient welder you could cut the lunette ring off and weld your choice of 2" coupler in its place. The actuator works similar to surge brakes doesn't it?
  16. sp00n

    Cucv rpm's at idle

    Check all of your cable connections for corrosion, breaks, or just loose nuts. Also check your ground wire to the frame.
  17. sp00n

    truck identification

    where can I find the frame VIN on an M35A2? I'd like to know for sure who built my truck and when.
  18. sp00n

    Fun's Over in Bama, State Requires EPA/DOT Certificates of Conforminty

    I tagged my Deuce in the state of Alabama about 3 weeks ago in under 15 minutes. I originally thought my truck was a 1971 and the bill of sale reflected that, so I don't have a title (state does not require a title or sf97 paperwork on stuff <1976). They asked what year it was, who made it and...
  19. sp00n

    Instrument panel mods

    I don't have any covers, gaskets, or rear firing lights on the panel. When its warm enough to paint I'll try the top cover method. My panel looks like this-
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