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An older gentlemen at work keeps telling me my truck has "wet bearings" in my 5 ton. I've explained to him a few times that they are only "wet" if the outer seal has failed and the inner doesn't do much to keep oil off the brakes. He explained to me that there is a way around the Army's design...

Gerhard, I'm curious as always. Why would the bumper move 4-3/4" up? My friends bumper seems to be at the same height as before the frame extensions. He still has the same tires as well. Is the difference between the 9.00 NDT's versus the 14.5's that came on an A3? I'm only asking because...

I've seen that plate located on the driver's door, the passenger door, the glove box door on M809 series trucks, and the passenger side of the dash on M939 series trucks. All USMC trucks as I work at MCLB Albany. Quick note though, I'd perform Phil2968's test. When trucks undergo rebuild...

I agree it needs to be reliable. I'm just brainstorming in my head and trying to find some answers. I have a friend whose stock deuce is plauged with brake issues and he is very safety conscious. We've changed everything but the hard lines and it still has trouble maintaining a pedal even...

The A2 frame extenders should be fine for your intention. I have a friend who installed a pair on his without winch A2 truck with no issues. He had the same idea but has not gone through with adding a winch yet. I'm quite confident that they'll be a bolt on to your A3 truck as the A3's were...

Makes me wonder now. The M105 trailers have a airpack that actuates the master cylinder which actuates the brakes. I understand that system somewhat well. Did your system work somewhat like that or did you use Deuce airpacks? If so, I'm curious as to how that works. In my mind, the airpack...

Ether start worked good for a moment this evening. It was about 40 degrees out and the truck started right up. I did the recommended procedure, battery switch on, engage starter, press ether button for 3 seconds, release and running like a champ. I even tested the solenoid twice while...

I had a fuel fired heater in a Deuce one time. On a 30 degree morning, I fired up the heater and went inside. I came back out 10 minutes later and the inside door skins were so hot I couldn't rest my arm on them. There's also cautions about using the defrost with one as they are known to...

Drew, I honestly think it's better the way you posted the poll this month. I'm sure some would like to see the screen names on the end result. Anonymous voting however will likely encourage people to vote for the truck that they really think should win! It's not helping my chances at all...

I'm fairly confident that a Goodyear, Michelin, or Firestone Radial 11R20 is a safer steer tire than any of the available NDT Bias Ply's. One reason the M939 series included radials as part of the ABS mod is the increased traction which equates to increased safety. I read the MWO and the Army...

I looked on the Boyce website. I don't think those are the good ones. The outer perimeter with the dimples is what I'm looking at. The ones I used came in packaging with the NSN labels still on them. The outer part of the seal looks like they have little straight lines going from the inner...

I've done this procedure quite a few times following the steps in the TM. Inner nut torqued to 50 foot pounds while Soldier B turns the drum. Back off a 1/2 turn, install retainer and tighten outer nut to 150 foot pounds. I use regular rtv gasket maker in the keyway as many others on here...

Rory, Oh, that conundrum!!! It's Easy, Vote for Sarge!!!

I searched and didn't find anything. I've had quite a few NHC 250 powered trucks in my yard but never owned one until now. I took it for a ride around the block today but it took about 30 seconds of cranking to start it. Throttle was responsive as normal once the engine was running so I'm...

Bought a wireless bluetooth enabled radio and speaker system for mine. It's self contained, rugged and pretty loud so I'm sure it'll be an upgrade over using headphones and an MP3 player. Converted my wifes old phone into a bluetooth input device and currently uploading CD's to it and creating...

I'm game!! I wanted you to keep the snatch strap hooked to the pintle in case Sarge has to drag it up the hill backwards. You're bringing your Jeep on the trails, right? Two 5 tons stuck make for quite a recovery job. Mine will be towing the M1028 on the way up and will probably stay parked...

Ken, Keep the snatch strap in the bed hooked to the pintle. I'll loosen the cotter key to the shackles and keep a pair of pliers in my pocket. I also have an M923 recently converted to A1 status. I was referring to M920's entry to which he has a trailer and a Steam Locomotive on the back...

The D turbo is good but I'd recommend he find a C7 turbo from someone parting out an LMTV. It has a slight whistle, flange is the same but will need a 4 to 3 inch reducer to mate it to the stock exhaust. After that upgrade, he may want to get ready for headgaskets as the extra air will stress...

One more time CUCV Fans!!! Sarge is in the running for MV of the Year!!! We need all the help we can get as there are some very nice trucks available to vote for. With your help, we put a M1028 in the Winner's Circle in May. I need your help again to seal a MV of the Year Victory. Please...

I'd just install the new one and service the air dryer. One option I'm considering is plumbing the governor as part of the primary air system. When my PPV valve froze, the compressor never unloaded and pegged the gauges. The safety valve would blow off every minute or so. I'd still know if...