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Growing up we used to swim trucks all the time. We just extended the breathers to the top of the bed or firewall.
The key is to check all fluids after swimming, but we rarely found any water. Another thing you need to do after swimming is to was the vehicle, especially inside the brake drums.
In the 70's some Mack's had air lockers in there axles. The axles also had an air locked power divider. The mack axles looked a lot like a Rockwell design.
One disadvantage of the military design is the lack of a selectable power divider.
I have driven trucks with both air lockers and Detroit...
Lockers, or limited slip in smaller vehicles, are common in vehicles ordered by the US Navy or its subsidiary the USMC.
The Detroit locker can trace its development to 1942 and has a very long proven track record.
Yes lockers do make a difference.
First you need to decide if you want to retain the 24 volt capability and military look.
Options
Military omni volt LED's
Replace bulbs in current lights
Replace light with civilian lights
I have found that the angled front chuck does not work well to air up the inside duel, I prefer the two footed chuck with a straight front chuck. Use Milton or other quality equipment.
Tires weather check. If you are concerned replace the front tires at least. A good truck tire shop will let...
Weather the birds are reactivated, rebuilt or striped for parts they are serving a purpose and worth for more than the scrap.
It would be nice to se some of the older aircraft released and restored.
A duece will fit into a standard parking space, especially if you find a spot where the rear can overhang onto the grass. You have to plan your maneuvers ahead of time so that your arms do not get tired. These vehicles are best as toys or secondary vehicles.
Two options for the rear axle are an auxiliary transmission or use a civilian axle to deal with the ratio difference.
The half tracks were created to deal with two issues ground pressure and traction.
Tracks are still used to deal with ground pressure.
The traction issue was dealt with in two...
It sounds like the torque converter is locked up. This can either be a mechanical issue or electrical issue. The first step would be to check the operation of the switch, be sure to remove if and make sure it is moving and not stuck. If this does not solve the problem it is probably a bad torque...
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