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  1. Bighurt

    Insurance for deuce

    When I registered my M35 which happens to be made by AM General the vehicle make doesn't come up in the database. My insurer (statefarm) had to send the vehicle info pictures of the vehicle including the data plate and a copy of the registration to the underwriter. All that work and the cost...
  2. Bighurt

    Insurance for deuce

    Again look at the data plate but for example my M35A2 has a curb weight of 13,400lbs. However registered its 26,700 adding the potential in payload. Not only does a vehicle registered at 26K cost a lot to register and insure it also requires a different drivers lisence in ND. Now I don't...
  3. Bighurt

    Forty Below Zero Deuce

    I've been telling people that for years, gasoline is considered by refiners as a waste product. Up until the mandate of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel it was cheaper than gas. Unfortunately the additional cost of of refining ULSD has caused its cost to jump. Another factor is that since Gas is a...
  4. Bighurt

    Forty Below Zero Deuce

    Its a grade of diesel fuel, which includes 1-D, 2-D , 3-D, 4-D based on viscosity. 1-D is considered premium diesel with a Cetane number of 44 or 45 it lacks the lubricating properties of 2-D which has a Cetane number of 40. 4-D is used in industrial applications with low constant speed...
  5. Bighurt

    Have you ever had your tank dipped?

    It may depend on the state. With custom combine and single farmers with quarters spread out its difficult not to use a public road. I know here Ag equipment are permitted to use all state highways and less. That being said I've never actually checked the law here on Dyed Diesel but I can't...
  6. Bighurt

    Glow plugs?????????????

    Good Read, anyone actually have the pamphlet? I'm not old enough to have had it issued but I'm curious to see if anyone that was kept one. I'll tell you one thing, that would never fly in today's DOD.... Cheers
  7. Bighurt

    Forty Below Zero Deuce

    Yup still #2 at the pumps, I fill at the truck stop as it goes quicker big nozzle and all. They still have #2, most the little stations sell a mix. There are #1 pumps at the TS only seasonally. I run an additive in my 6.4 just curious as to weather you fellas foot the bill for #1 or do the...
  8. Bighurt

    Forty Below Zero Deuce

    Which brings up a good point. SasquatchSanta how are you dealing with the gel factor. Are you running #1. I know 0°F and below my 08' Ford has problems without additive when running #2. With the fuel pickup exposed on the Duece you must seam some temp related Gel problems no? Curious as...
  9. Bighurt

    Glow plugs?????????????

    Its mostly pictures, no offense but its an Army Technical Manual... Cheers
  10. Bighurt

    Glow plugs?????????????

    Depends on the model year etc. however my -10 manual has you pull out the lever and check for hydrostatic lock prior to starting as stated by Lance. It than has you re engage fuel control and start as normal. However for cold weather starts below 20°F it has you pull the throttle half way out...
  11. Bighurt

    Glow plugs?????????????

    I have a 71' that's been sitting for months, not that I plan to play with it now, but I'd like to get the moth balls out next spring. I'm up here in ND currently still above 0°F, but I've seen -35°F and below ambient. That being said my current batteries are shot; cracked, dry and broken...
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