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  1. quickfarms

    DUKW Crash Fatalities

    They look like the real thing According to there website they are military dukw's http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/about/dukw-history/ The san diego seal tours uses the modern reproduction vehicles http://www.sealtours.com
  2. quickfarms

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    That is with abs on all wheels. How do they compare for heat fade? That has always been the Achilles heel of large truck disc brakes.
  3. quickfarms

    Inexpensive M939 headlight alternative & mod

    In California they are called CHP commercial officers. With that attitude you will end up with some shiny new bracelets.
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    ok, I am officially a glutton for punishment. Bought another deuce off the gubmint.

    At least it looks complete and even has the dash mounted radio
  5. quickfarms

    Transmission options

    The next week link you need to worry about is the transfer case. Depending on the HP and torque of the new engine it may be like driving the current truck in reverse in low range. You may be ok if you never use low range and baby it.
  6. quickfarms

    Trailer safety!!!!

    If it is not the truck then they found another black Toyota truck
  7. quickfarms

    M936A2 wrecker boom cable broke at clevis end with pics

    I think you are thinking of this type of fitting that uses a true wedge.
  8. quickfarms

    Nv4500

    It depends on how you look at it. The overdrive transmission came out at a time when increased fuel economy and speed were both an issue. The national speed limit was increased from 55 mph to 65 mph, this was an 18% increase in speed. Now 15 states have speed limits at 80 mph or above...
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    Nv4500

    It only works in two wheel drive. Cost is about $ 3100 plus the rear driveshaft
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    Flat tire??

    Make sure the valve core is not loose.
  11. quickfarms

    GP wild goose chase

    The cost to move a commercial tractor is over a buck a mile. The should pay you at least $250 for the 250 mile detour
  12. quickfarms

    FMTV in California?

    The three axle over 6,000 lbs is a strange law but it is on the books under what you are permitted to drive with a class c license. A Duece is a strange vehicle with three axles and a low GVW. With a Duece you are safer to have at least a class B CDL. The problem with the data plates is a...
  13. quickfarms

    FMTV in California?

    There is another line in the CA law that states on three axle vehicle over 6,000 lbs requires a class b For a tractor you are better to have a class a
  14. quickfarms

    FMTV in California?

    What is your citation for this? I have been told by the CHP that a CDL is required.
  15. quickfarms

    FMTV in California?

    The CDL requirement is based on GVW (over 26,000 a class b is required) number of axles (three or more requires a class a or b depending on the configuration) trailer (if the GVW of the trailer is 10,000 or more a class a is required) Airbrakes are a grey area at the discretion of the CHP or...
  16. quickfarms

    Strange sound coming from rear end

    Your problem is you are giving it gas
  17. quickfarms

    pneumatic specialist needed

    What is your issue
  18. quickfarms

    Bending a M38 frame

    Did you x the frame to make sure it is not a parallelogram? Check the frame very carefully for cracks and other issues
  19. quickfarms

    Stupid 5-Ton Allison Transmission Question

    Shifting the transmission into neutral when the engine rpm is above an idle or the vehicle is moving can cause transmission damage. Shifting the transmission into neutral while the vehicle is moving is an unsafe driving practice.
  20. quickfarms

    So my battery EXPLODED today

    Artisan ?????
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