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Don't forget that you can also shift the transfer case into low range while moving - it is synchronized.

It is much better to charge both batteries together using one 24 V charger. Both batteries should be identical and equally charged. That being said, you have to do what you have to do. Out of power and cold temperatures sometimes dictates what needs to be done. I would do what you did. Good...

Having only seen your photos, I believe that tank could be cleaned up nicely. It's a lot better if you can keep that original tank.

Have you completely eliminated a battery issue? I have a Deuce that had the same symptoms as yours. I cleaned all battery terminals and all connections, including starter and relay and all grounds with no result. Everything electrical worked in the truck, including headlights with full...

I believe the 545 should work fine. However, I prefer the 1545 as I like the lockup feature of the TC. I like when the TC locks up and the RPMs drop. That being said, I haven't had any problems with my 1545 setup. If I had experienced problems, I might have a different opinion.

In Georgia, where i live, diesel fuel containing up to 5% can be legally sold as straight diesel. Anything over 5% biodiesel in blends must be sold as B20 fuel. When I was talking about the bad experience of my friend using biodiesel, I was referring to straight biodiesel, not a blend. There...

I personally think that the use of motor oil may help to shorten the life of these transmissions. After I purged the motor oil from my A3 and switched to Dexron 3, my transmission shifts much more smoothly and much faster than with the motor oil.

Water in diesel and biodiesel fuels can be in three different forms. 1. Free water 2. Emulsion 3. Soluble Biodiesel fuel is much more impacted by water contamination than petroleum-based diesel fuel. Biodiesel fuel is also much more susceptible to microbial growth in the fuel. I absolutely...

I would recommend you contact Terry McClanahan at American Outfitters. He is an AM General dealer and was involved with AM General when A3s were being built. He is the most knowledgeable person I know involving A3s and is always helpful. PM sent with contact info.

I don't know about the MEP802A, but I have an MEP003A. The auxiliary pump won't pull fuel very high and I find it works much better if the auxiliary fuel supply is at least 2 - 3 feet higher than the level of the auxiliary pump. I've had the auxiliary fuel as high as almost 10 feet above the...

I repaired a leaking fuel line on my M35A3 and replaced both belts. These were the original belts since they had yellow paint on them from CAT and I should have replaced them much earlier. Fuel line repair was no problem - took about an hour working slow. Replacing the two belts was a real...

Welcome home. Keep us posted on your progress with the bikes. I've contemplated trying to get one of those. Very good posts.

You don't need to take the truck to a CAT dealer or mechanic to clean out the check valve. The check valve has nothing to do with the CAT 3116 engine. If you have minimal mechanical skills, you can clean the check valve yourself. If not, any decent mechanic can clean the check valve if you...

Changing the crankcase oil on a frequent basis will eliminate problems with fuel diluting the oil. I have an MEP003A, which is a 10 KW unit that serves as a whole-house backup and is used on a fairly frequent basis. I have never had issues concerning wet-stacking but I still change the oil...

When is the last time you cleaned out the check valve on the fuel line on top of the fuel tank? There is nothing but a screen on the fuel intake in the tank and crud plugs up the check valve. This is a very poor design. The symptoms are white smoke from the exhaust and lack of power, until...

A large genset like you are talking about is way to big for backup for a house. A genset that big will be a major fuel hog. You will end up with major wetstacking since the genset won't ever have a large load. Also, you don't want a 3-phase only genset anyway. If you tap into one leg to get...

When I picked up my first GL Deuce from Fort Indiantown Gap years ago, I sanded down the paint covering the bumper numbers to determine what unit the truck came from. I then googled that unit and found contact information. I then placed a telephone call to that unit and asked for history...

I occasionally have that happen. I routinely copy the text I've typed, especially on long posts. Then if it happens, all you need to do is log in and past your text. A whole lot easier than re-typing a long post.

That deuce looks very good. I'm impressed! If I had a barn that big I would lose control. I would really like an FV 432. I am very jealous.

You said the problem occurs when the engine heats up. Are you saying that when you first start the engine and before it warms up, the brakes work fine and there is no noise or vibration?