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  1. majortom

    M123 ten ton

    i have a 123a1c i need a glow plug are their any ten ton owners out there
  2. majortom

    GMC Hydra-matic

    just took the gmc dumps on a 20 mile trip for firewood raced all the way did 3rd gear donuts on ice and blasted three foot snow drifts winter is deuce time get your trucks out and play i wonder how many donuts the ten ton will do wish me luck
  3. majortom

    Has anyone dealt with New Life Canvas?

    RE: canvas ryan i am looking for the artic grill cover i am interested in your hood cover i also am looking for a soft parts suplier for our gmc business we should talk
  4. majortom

    cushions

    RE: Re: RE: seat cushions gmc m trucks used springs and horsehair try alfaheaven.com
  5. majortom

    Fuel tank help

    RE: Fuel tank most roofing guys have piles of cut offs this is best lasts forever waterproof and dirt cheep lots of mv uses
  6. majortom

    Won a Bid at GL (!) Now What?

    getting to an sf97 is not that simple first time euc may take 4-6 weeks gl is no fun
  7. majortom

    Still trying to get my M54A2 together

    oshkosh eqipt has at least ten parts trucks with front diffs under them i gave them a 54a2 with bad engine just before xmas 920 231 1188
  8. majortom

    Fuel tank help

    i use two layers of rubber roofing cut to shape more cushion than rtv
  9. majortom

    Hydramatic Heaven

    RE: Hydramatic the caddy pump has less vanes not enough flow for a 135 the trany had many variants and applications
  10. majortom

    GMC Hydra-matic

    we always welcome tourists expect to spend some time
  11. majortom

    Hydramatic Heaven

    steve a proper trany that is tired from high miles will need a front pump bands clutches and seals ihave redone one trany three times 116k total miles then it was all junk low mile broken tranys are usualy from abuse they dont like shifting ranges or into rev when moving bad things happen
  12. majortom

    Hydramatic Heaven

    karl the tm p164 lists your problem and cause read k your rear band was most likly misadjusted classic high range cold slip drop the pan replace rear servo adjust band flush trany band or clutch filings will kill front pump if this is a me rebuild they very greatly in quality
  13. majortom

    Hydramatic Heaven

    gummed up gov and or valve body change the oil
  14. majortom

    GMC Hydra-matic

    I just posted a thread about trannies that includes info relative to this problem under "Hydramatic Heaven". Check your oil pressure. This sounds like a classic problem. The engine is revving up because you do not have enough pressure to engage reverse. The associated whining noise is the...
  15. majortom

    Hydramatic Heaven

    I have owned hundreds of GMC deuces, have rebuilt many transmissions and am currently using several trucks. Transmission failure issues seem to be a regular topic. I have found that how you operate the transmission and diagnosis of symptoms are critical. Driving, the transmission prefers foot...
  16. majortom

    Who has HEMTT rims on a 5 ton?

    I have Hemtt lock-ring wheels with 1600x20 Michelins on my 543 wrecker. I have no interference front or rear, on or off road. The front wheel studs are too short for safety, so I machined down rear thimbles, screwed them on first & then installed the wheels. In the rear, I had to remove the mud...
  17. majortom

    exhausted from manifolds

    i am sure m35 jets are larger than m135 i agree heat cycle is relavent, but manifold temp is critical. if you have cracked several in a short time you are probably running too hot. i have 12 units in service for 30 plus years lowering exhast temp always extends manifold life
  18. majortom

    Question about Engine Swaps on the M715

    RE: Cracking 6.2 blocks In the Mid 70s i would buy 715s and convert the to small bock chevys we did over 100 some manual some with th400 automatics the rear end gearing was always a problem yes you could change the gears but anouther thing to do and more cost. My Personal M715 has just over...
  19. majortom

    exhausted from manifolds

    I have over 100,000 miles on my M135 i have several other GMCs that we have used for many many years we have no manifold failures the part was under alot of stress in the orignal disign there are several factors that promote the falure todays fuels burn much hotter ether increase the main jet...
  20. majortom

    Clutch Fan

    Ill try to figure that out.
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