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Tyler, I don't know your terrain, but for flat level ground your mileage is bit lower than mine. Since you have a Multifuel already, as you know none of these trucks are rocket ships. You've probably noticed the gasser is much quieter than the Multifuel. I've toyed with the idea of coupling...

The registration number per the manual was 3 inches tall. DD

Re: RE: Winch brake grrr.. -DDoyle don Thanks ACE! As requested, I wasn't gonna post on this thread, but was counting on you to explain what the fine Gar Wood engineers designed. You came through like a champ. Regards, DDoyle

I dunno about this - but I bet if you go to your local auto paint store, someone there can tell you something about the elastomers in paint guns. Someone here (Bjorn) can tell you something about the elastomers in the fuel system. Should be easy to figure out from there. HTH, David Doyle

Your truck is a 1989 model by the registration number - which would make it among the last of the trucks built. A couple of errors were in the article - which were corrected in the next issue of the magazine - but the on-line copy is the original version. HTH, David Doyle

Tire pressue should be on the data plate on the dashboard. Congrats on your new toy. DD

I am too blind to make out any of the writing on the image above, but if you'll tell me what its from, that may help. DD

Not an expert, but I'd think surplus trucks would be cheaper in Alaska than down here - less competition. Regards, David

RE: Re: 2.5T, 5T, what do I need? You mention that you will be using off-road. It would be helpful to know what kind of off-road you plan to tackle with the 6x6 - as the trucks get longer the ride improves dramatically, but off-road mobiity, both from the turning radius as well as the getting...

Bjorn, If you can provide me with more info (numbers, etc.), I MAY be able to help you. Regards, David

Not being lucky enough to own a M656 series truck, I dunno if this is really what you want. MS35000 is for the 2HN battery. MS52149 is the spec for the 6TL used in most 5-ton trucks. So, here are both specs. HTH, David

Here is the "Mil-spec" for the battery terminals, and a later revision. While not the case in this instance, be wary of the "Mil-spec" branding for a couple of reasons. Without giving a spec number, the claims are truly meaninglyless. You can paint a Toro lawnmower CARC according to the...

Steven - Prior to 1972 the VIN will not specify whether it was dropside or not - your truck is a 1971, so no such luck. However, the lengthy number on your dashboard does tell us it was originally procured by the Army. AMG- That's not the data plate that was installed at the factory. HTH, David

How long has this place been in business? Are any of these people ex-CMS staff? Just wondering....

Your truck is definately a 1971 model. The very first dropsides were done by/for the Marines in Vietnam. The Army borrowed some, and liked them too. I have not found when they went into production - but the dropsides did not get their unique VIN identifier until 1972 - after your truck was...

ACE has nailed this one on the head. IIRC, the weak part of this engine is the crank - so I dunno how much "hopping up" it will take. Also, in the early days there were problems with crankcase detonations on the 6602. Regards, David Doyle

RE: 6602 not pulling hills well For a test run, remove the 90 degree rubber coupling between the carb air intake and the air filter and take her for a spin. With age, the rubber deteriorates, and the engine will suck it shut when under load. Don't ask how long it took me to find this...

Jeff, Sorry to see you selling this one too. Very cool 8th Group Markings. Regards, David

Memphis Equipment has on the shelf conversion kits for 5 tons - this is a stock item for them. They may have a similar kit for deuces - I dunno, I've never asked. Interestingly, the government specs on these trucks say the parking brake must hold the loaded truck on a substantial grade (I...

I'm tired, and a bit slower than usual - so I'm somewhat lost. What I am trying to say is if you paint your Pinz purple, or a Reo orange, or an AM General in polka-dots, its still a factory engineered and assembled vehicle - a historic military vehicle. If I take a Reo, rip one of the rear...