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  1. cattlerepairman

    Horn button

    Yes, sir, it will. Much simpler. Three screws.
  2. cattlerepairman

    coolant leak coming from fording hole

    I agree with Slate and would suspect a leak much higher up and the coolant simply dripping from the lowest point where it collects.
  3. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azJW48hqVlE Growl of an LDS and smoke plume...good for the soul
  4. cattlerepairman

    Engine knocking LDS-456

    Glad to see that you have it back together and she seems to be running as she should. The power issue you can take care of with the pyro and setting the fuel accordingly. Mine is not at all turned up to the edge of sanity and it makes more than enough ooomph!
  5. cattlerepairman

    M35A3 won't shift out of first gear in Drive

    Your mileage may vary but I would buy this truck as-is, neglected for 10 years, not serviced and with a dead tranny, essentially undriveable, and make my offer to the seller accordingly (a tranny rebuild is an easy 5k if you have to outsource it). Then I would get the truck home and THEN I would...
  6. cattlerepairman

    Got another deuce! (Dropside!)

    Doesn't look half bad and there is no puddle underneath. Looks like a good start! That tailgate needs a BFH and some heat.
  7. cattlerepairman

    Good hitch for pulling non-military trailers.

    This looks like a well designed and well made setup. Thanks for posting the pics!
  8. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Installed the shifter boots (Jatonka; look and fit great), installed a metal cell phone holder (for a motorcycle handle bar) on my passenger grab bar and ran the 12V supply to it. The holder has a USB port on the side so you can charge your phone while it is in the cradle. Also installed a 12V...
  9. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    You can use your favourite coffee brand's tin can (and shoot it across the yard when you forget to take it off before startup) OR put on a nice flapper. I did the latter after doing the former one time too many!
  10. cattlerepairman

    Question about air assist power steering kits for m35... shelf life ???

    Air assist installation instructions are here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?122674-Air-O-Matic-Air-Assist-Steering-Instructions-Scanned-Blue-Prints-12132493-amp-12430289
  11. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    The issue is that unequal load on the batteries causes premature battery death. Hooking up a phone charger to one battery is probably ok, but if you want lights, a radio etc. you need a 12V inverter or a second alternator. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
  12. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Montaillou, does the mechanic that will drop the diffs with the lockers back into the axle housing know that he will have to grind out the housing for clearance? Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
  13. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    After a pressure wash and scrub with a brush it is ready for painting and will look like new! Good score!
  14. cattlerepairman

    Deuce starting problem and solution (in this case anyway)

    Alright, I am the first to admit that this is the first battery connector with a grease fitting I have ever seen in my life.
  15. cattlerepairman

    Engine knocking LDS-456

    I researched this question two years ago and while I do not remember all the details, it led me to buy John Deere break in oil and run the engine for 500 or so km on that, followed by oil and filter change. I understand that part of the process is a deliberate brief breaking of the oil film to...
  16. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Maybe this helps? https://blog.uscargocontrol.com/differences-grade-70-chain-grade-80-chain-grade-100-chain/ In this day and age, I am not a fan of towing with a chain at all. I strongly suggest fabric straps. They are gentler on both vehicles and superior to a chain when it comes to weight vs...
  17. cattlerepairman

    Couple of questions on PTO's and Winch Leaks

    Thick gear oil is a worth a try if you already have it. I poured some Lucas thick-as-honey heavy duty oil stabilizer into mine and it seems to mostly stay in.
  18. cattlerepairman

    Befor I screw something up (maybe)

    I used a two arm puller with the arms turned to the outside to slip through the hole and hook behind the carrier and grab it. Then I placed a piece of steel across the axle opening for the center screw rod to push against. Pop. Done.
  19. cattlerepairman

    Cold WX operation A2 Truck Fuel Question

    and if you do not want to install an engine or transmission heater, there are magnetic versions available: https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/300w-2-5a-magnetic-engine-oil-heater/A-p4270100e
  20. cattlerepairman

    License Plates for a 2 1/2 ton ?

    Same for Ontario, Canada. I decided against farm plates (only valid up to 60km radius around farm; could have gotten them then but no longer now) and against historical plates - because the other restriction for historical is total weight of the rig. Technically, only up to 4500 kg (9000 lbs)...
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