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That's the speedometer drive. It looks like you need a new speedometer cable too. The outer covering has to be intact to protect the inner drive cable and it's jacket from corrosion. One of the earliest repairs I made on my Deuce was replacing both the tach and speedo cables because the gauges...

Up here it's wasps. They're everywhere and they seem to really like my Deuce. There were many times this summer when I was working with a dozen wasps a foot or less away. I tried some different brands of sprays and nothing worked. They keep coming back. I haven't gotten stung yet, but it's...

I put on Brutus' winter front today and plugged his block heater into my garage . It was 27 degrees here last night. I also ran him to charge up his batteries. I still can't drive him, because his inspection sticker is overdue and the truck shop I use hasn't received any new stickers from PA...

Sorry. I never realized it was a light. I thought it was part of the intercom. I didn't notice the light or read your text properly.

That must've been a pain! Good job!

Is it like an intercom between the driver and the troops? Are there headsets?

Sometimes life's events have a habit for getting in the way don't they! What part of Illinois? I went to high school in Wheaton which is about 28 miles West of Chicago.

Thanks Tim! Yeah, I'm pretty excited about it. Dan and Amanda are going to make great parents. My daughter Sheila and I are already thinking about what devilish toys I could buy. Sheila suggested a miniature drum set if it's a boy. Dan plays drums, guitar and bass ( I just play bass myself ) so...

I call that a "cluster f#ck". Three hours in a military vehicle in rain is not easy. I would be screwing around with my air wipers and defrost the entire time. Plus, I'm sure you have many important tasks to do as it is.

I like where you put everything JC. It looks very logical to me. Sometimes the available choices can be rather daunting.

I didn't actually do anything on Brutus today. However, my son and his wife came by ( they live 45 miles away ) and I showed Dan all of the repairs I've made this Summer. Shortly afterwards, Amanda informed me, that I was going to become a Grandfather for the first time in May!!!Grand

I replaced the rusty reflectors on my bed today getting ready for inspection. In the interest of working "smarter not harder" I decided to cover my hands, clothing, and all OD Green surfaces with anti-seize before commencing work. I also discovered that anti-seize goes remarkably well with a...

You're doing a really professional looking install there JC! Cab interior looks Nice.

Your Deuce is starting to look really nice! Love the winch! If that's all of the oil or sludge you got, I wouldn't worry about it too much as long as your air pressure comes up in a reasonable amount of time. It could be the result of years of slight leakage past the compressor rings. It...

RT-910 huh! That should mean it's direct in 5th high range otherwise known as 10th. I believe the RTO-10 was the overdrive version. I used to drive a s/a White 4000 that had a 6-71 and an RT-910. I loved driving that little guy. I was divorced before I bought Brutus, so I don't add lawyers fees...

8v-71 Kenworth now yer talkin! 13sp? Hey, do you add in the kitchen reno to the "true cost of owning a Deuce"?

Thanks Tim. A couple of the other soldiers have them too. As much as I like it, I hope I never have to use it again!

I fully agree with you on heat and beat, because it sure "beats" stripping threads. I think you'd have backed off before you snapped one though. You have too much experience to do that.

That's good to know 18! I did manage to bend the long bar a bit. Amazing what a 150 lb guy can do with reduction gearing.

Point well taken! Thanks Elijah! My truck is bobbed, so I only have two axles to worry about. They're separately vented so I think 1/4" should be okay. You are 100% right about doing the same for the tranny and t-case. Mine leak a little even after I changed a few of the seals and gaskets. The...