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Don't crank the engine to get the air out. Open the bleed screw, then turn the truck accessory switch to on without starting the truck. The in tank pump fuel pump will bleed the air out and pump the filters full of fuel. Once the air bleeder starts squirting fuel, close it.
There will be a tiny...
FWIW, my deuce only whistles at about 1800-2600 RPMS. I've got a bit of a oddball truck though. At some point someone thought it was a good idea to mount a turbo from the older 427 multi-fuel engine. Must have been all they had in stock at the time. That, or the mechanic just didn't care.
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That's good to hear. Guess I should visit this forum more often. I could have lent a hand in recovering a surplus trailer from Ft. Lewis. He lives right up the road from me. (but not for long apparently.)
Did you get a trailer yet?
If you need bows for the top, let me know. I've got a spare set for an M105 I'll give you. You helped me out with a headlight once. I'd be glad to return the favor.
I agree with WSU. Assuming it isn't to far to drive, go check it out. If it passes it's inspections as listed in the TM's then drive it home. Just take it easy at first as you learn the capabilities of the truck.
Not exactly a great endorsement for GL. I wonder why they posted it.
1. You can no longer buy a truck (or anything there) for under $150.
2. That truck is beat. It's ready to rust to the ground.
3. It's in Hawaii. Great if you want to spend a couple grand shipping it.
Open the three way signal switch on the steering column. The mechanical switches need to be cleaned. Lightly file the contact points will get power for both the signals and the brake lights. I had to do the same thing with my truck.