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Having a turbo has advantages, such as a cleaner burn (even if you are not the tree-hugging type) and a bit more grunt/better pull. Even though the turbo was not intended to be on the engine for increased power, you just cannot help it; there will be better power delivery. I have seen (never...

Yes, and thank you for pointing me to erik's. I looked at his web site and his cable looks much like the one I got...awaiting his reply! I did not think of the possibility that the cable might be for a different truck altogether; it has the right length and the right clevis, so I am not sure...

I received a new production parking brake cable, new style. Both the sleeve and the cable itself were of smaller diameter than the original one that was in the truck. I overcame the problem by making sleeves out of rubber hose to make the various clamps fit. However, the properly adjusted...

I ripped my POS kit back out and replaced it with a late style horn button kit. Works fine. No comparison.

Well said. Same for me. I am not a pessimist by nature, but I look at my truck, there are no leaks, the brake pedal is firm, the engine starts right up - and I am asking myself "what did I overlook?". :roll:

Yes, it is the newer style with the adjuster knob on the handle. I had good experiences with Erik's, but it is not him I ordered it from. I was just wondering if there is an agricultural machinery cable or such that also fits.

x2 ! I ordered my cable from a reputed supplier here at the end of August. Has not yet arrived due to backorder. I, too, am wondering if there is a generic NAPA part that might fit. Anybody?

Nice M342! I am sure you want to get rid of it. I take it. :grin:

For the "outer" portion (i.e. everything outboard of the brake backing plate) the inner seal is indeed the same as on the rear. Note that you do not have to install an outer seal in the front (but you can, if you want). If you do the complete front axle, (i.e. pull the shaft, steering knuckle...

I just went through that and asked myself the same. Decided for new brake cylinders. Reasoning: Old wheel cylinder needs to come out, cleaned, disassembled, honed, bleeder freed up, cleaned, reassembled, put back in. You spend at least 10 minutes, probably more, on each one. You still need new...

Sure! Or you use the industrial sized pressure washer at the station. I told the Captain that we now have a REAL brush truck (as opposed to our pathetic 4x4 F-450 at the station) and a 5ton winch comes in handy when you get a truck stuck and do not have to call the Chief for tow truck...

Not sure you need one in Costa Rica! The blanket cuts down on air flow and makes the truck run warmer. They also have perspex covers where the headlights are. Yes, the winter fronts do work.

Because soldier A had mounted the bumper upside down for a w/w (see my avatar). I flipped it right side up (for a winch truck).

I just finished some needed maintenance on my truck (she is named Queen Lola). After having been a lawn ornament for the last eight weeks or so, she enjoyed the quick trip around the block and to the fire station for a good wash. New axle seals all around, new brake shoes and wheel cylinders...

The most important asset is TIME. Take the time to learn (you already started here in the forum, so that is excellent) about the trucks and their details and quirks. You need to answer questions that only you can answer, such as - do you want a truck that has been checked, repaired and is road...

You are correct; the military wanted to completely separate the outer end of the drive shaft (oil lubed via hollow axle) from the hub that contains the wheel bearings. There is a cool graphic floating around (I think Gringeltaube made it) showing the cross-section. I am not an engineer and can...

It means that the truck starts a combat between different methods of getting it started...slave cable vs. coiling a rope around a pulley and pull-starting it...

Hardtop, heater/winch and excellent running condition without the need for repairs for 2-2.5k might be a tad tough to pull off on the private market.

I also recommend the set of compressor wrenches to make the compressor belt removal and install a breeze. See classifieds on this site.

You already got good advice. The military rebuilt and overhauled these trucks so much that years and data plates do not really mean all that much. A late model (1987-1988) Deuce is an exception. The rest...not too much different between a "1969" and a "1978". If you want peace of mind, buy...