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One more thought - you could pull the axle shafts and be able to leave the drive flanges on to protect the wheel bearings. But to do that you would also need to remove the wheel (1 1/2 socket), wheel bearing nuts (I forget the size), pull the hub and brake drum, and then remove the spindle to...

If you haven't pulled the drive flanges on the hubs, it will continue to spin the pinion. Pull those off (8 bolts each, 3/4 socket) and it will let the pinion gear stop moving, the same as if you had lock out hubs set on free. It will let dirt into the wheel bearings, but they are greased not...

From doing it a while back, there was no trick to it, it was straight forward like you expected it to be. It wasn't hard to get all the shift forks to line up for reassembly. As far as things to inspect, check all the gears for chipped teeth, and be aware that the rounded edges of the...

I've seen trucks in worse condition advertised much higher up here. If you've researched the title process down there and know it's possible (it's not easy here from what I understand) and it's not a rust bucket, I think it's good. The engines and brakes are easy enough to work on. I hate to see...

M109s can be a lot of work but I have enjoyed mine and think you will like it as a base for a camper too. They have a tendency to get rust on the roof and develop water leaks, so check for that and correct as necessary before spending much effort on it. If water does get in, there is a steel...

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https://steelsoldiers.com/threads/cargo-bed-shortening.204910/ I shortened a M923A2 drop side bed earlier this year and retained the drop side function, so it's definitely possible. If you are taking out the spare tire rack and laying the spare in the bed, you would probably only need to take...

The Dodge 6bt 12V had a smaller capacity oil pan than the others, to make it fit in the chassis. It had a Dodge only flywheel housing and engine mount system as well. There were many different versions of flywheel housings and engine mounts for other applications. I know that the lower ratings...

You can replace the 4/5 synchro without removing the trans from the truck. I did it this year. Starting where you already appear to be, you have to remove the jack shaft going into the transfer case, remove the output yoke and the seal housing, and pull the rear bearing out the back. Then you...

Since you are now planning to have propane, you might consider a tankless propane unit like the Marey 5L that I used on my build. I like the fact that its ignition source is 2 D cell batteries. Since my water pump is 12V I can take a hot shower without turning on the generator or the inverter...

Yes just the plain green stuff. The Napa equivalent is "NAF 1GAL" if you want to stick with something from Napa. It looks like it is on sale here, not sure about your location. The multifuel has dry liners so it doesn't technically need the SCA additive since the additive is to prevent...

I had to look that one up on Napa's website. I didn't know Zerex made so many different types of coolant! The specifications for that coolant do call it out as being an OAT Organic Acid Type coolant. OAT are the ones that have tendencies to eat away silicone. I have no personal history with that...

If you're talking about the Zerex G05 coolant, I would be very hesitant to use it on anything as old as the deuce, which likely has some silicone in its gaskets. Despite the manufacturer's claims otherwise, my experience is that it still damages silicone gaskets. I flushed the coolant in my...

Mullaney, please be careful with the parts interchange sheet. That's the thermostat for an NHC250, not an 8.3. The two look quite a bit different, and the best I can tell, the thermostat for the C series is only used on the C series. It is Cummins part number 3913028 (assuming that 3up has the...

I would confirm the head and radiator temps with an IR gun before I went any further if I were in your shoes. These gauges aren't very accurate. If you have the single thermostat version with the external bypass, that type of thermostat can't be removed - it will not force coolant to the...

Since this is a 932A2, unless the CTIS components have been deleted, the wheel valve and its components have to be removed first. Otherwise you will mangle the delicate aluminum fitting that comes out of the hub. This is shown in TM9-2320-272-24-2, task 3-457, rear wheel valve maintenance, but...

You asked about structure below that window. Here is a picture of mine when I had everything torn out. As long as you stay below that 1/4" thick cross bar right below the window, you should be OK. There is no wiring or extra structure in that area. With that being said, the mounts from the van...

I also renewed and now have 2 concurrent memberships. Could you please extend my membership as well? Thanks!

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I've seen a few pictures showing where folks have shortened cargo beds, but I thought I would share how I did it. There are many ways to achieve this - this is just how I made a 14 foot cargo bed from an M923A2 fit on my deuce. As you can see, the bed overhang was quite large, and it just...