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  1. dmetalmiki

    There has to be a better fuel pump!!!!!!!

    Problems Ive had them all with these fuel systems. All my trucks have a switch on the dash to TURN OFF the in tank pumps after enginge warm up. and before driving. though sometimes when just on the road to start a journey. A note. Some of my trucks run with the pumps off..but some DO NOT!, no...
  2. dmetalmiki

    Disabling your deuce

    Mostly they HAVE to open a door..? Mine have those "personal allarms" on SHORT cable..and when the doors are opened..THAT'S one heck of an UNBEARABLE racket!..and then there is a FUEL starvation TAP..AND the (usual) Electric MASTER switch. That should about do it..unless they are winching and...
  3. dmetalmiki

    would you drive on this?

    A thought (& WARNING here....) J. What in heck HAPPENED when that rim came off while your dad was airing that wheel up???. That is a REALLY seriouse thing to happen, and I felt you might have added more to the saga to make others aware of the (actual) TERROR of working with a any rim in any way...
  4. dmetalmiki

    Wrecker Mystery

    OIL level. Pump divider properly in gear (mesh) listen for "engine drop" when engaged in cab and on deck. (deck clutch ENGAGED?) Sometimes a "smart" pull on the engage lever gets it in mesh. NO FORCE just good HAND pull. Make sure RPMs are up to speed. Underneath check shaft rotation. power...
  5. dmetalmiki

    Break tire bead by lowering deuce on tire?

    P.S. Don't forget the lubes as previously suggested by others..silicone ..aqtf washing up liquid (I use!) sqeezy..good luck and BE SAFE.
  6. dmetalmiki

    Break tire bead by lowering deuce on tire?

    use a MK.4. rim splitter! you have the right idea/ingenuity. do it SLOW safely with a competant observer. .CAN be done. Rim split 1st.mp4 - YouTube
  7. dmetalmiki

    Wrecker bed modification

    mdods M62 apart from adding the step as mentioned (tho mine is at the rear.) I have removed the "stops" to allow 360 degree rotation of the crane. Other than that (and holmes lifting gear lights sirens and radios!.. I find it well ok to manage/use..and I am aged...!
  8. dmetalmiki

    wrecker 816 vs 936 whitch is better

    M62 My M62 has plenty of grunt, gets the job done.. A really good truck truck for all round useage. We were late for a vehicle collection at the disposal site (for an F350 ambulance) so no time for winching. Just hooked up and PULLED. no stopping it. And that farm unit was stuck well Down and...
  9. dmetalmiki

    Rusty Custy resto

    Snap Like the erra pictures muchly. I see one of the deuces loaded with a fork truck...(2 the max...!). p.s. I noticed the wrecker in the last pictures was "leaning!!" towards your worked on deuce! (and was that water from one of the headlights?)...I think it wants some Paint and attention...
  10. dmetalmiki

    8x8 Deuce

    Just a thought You "chinese 8" , then it would be an 8x6. and the steering setup would be like the "brewery"trucks that are converted to unload from the rear over here. That dead axle (not driven) is easier (relativley) to convert and still attains the look. Has It been done before?.., See...
  11. dmetalmiki

    Westfolk's Steel Oil Spin On Adapters

    Peace of mind Ease of fitment and reasnable cost. Lorry/trucking show, forktruck (li 24 volt) lift pump. £25.00 1" piping, check Valve (non return), and unions. £17.00 24 Volt solenoid. and switch. £8.00 Full pressure at start up. Pump run,switch off immiediatly prior to starting. Full...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Deuce on a rollback

    Ok if.. the Load limmits within bounds. Here's one that tried to carry a Frogeye sprite!......(or..something?)
  13. dmetalmiki

    What do your neighbors and other drivers think of your CUCV

    Eddit reply OOO,K..mebb'e not ..BUT perhaps juss' one o' THESE lil' Divels! then? Heavy vehicles trial on slab common - YouTube
  14. dmetalmiki

    What do your neighbors and other drivers think of your CUCV

    I have to wonder Just what would those (same) neighbours of yours say to this "icker Truk" chuffing up your (their) road drive avenue cul-de-sac street whatever...to park up on the (my) front lawn!! (where this is heading!). See the cars ? waiting? thjey don't give s.... and wave gaze stare...
  15. dmetalmiki

    No brakes

    Agree with panshark there No brakes , force (short distance move) Ist gear LOW RATIO. when the brakes went out on my Zill 131 ( nightmare journey) I stopped it in a dike.! Then moved it to a safe yard , some 100 mtrs, (300 yards) away. In 1st LOW and stoped it in a 1/3 Mtr. (foot/ 12inches) by...
  16. dmetalmiki

    finally F I N A LL Y winding down

    Water Tank location wikallen Here is the location of the tank under bed/seatr
  17. dmetalmiki

    My axle fell off on the way home!

    OK A frog... Good man. Have to say like others... YOU took the critizms, and Move on.That SHOWS character. WELCOME to the site...now YOU can be instrumental in keeping our "trucking"operations safe... I had posted (from your demise) (only) after reading and getting APPROPIATELY upset about...
  18. dmetalmiki

    My axle fell off on the way home!

    You must be kiddin' Where to start here... OK..I, go to buy a morriss minor advertised for £12000 (normally woth £200!)..I know NOTHING about morriss minors...(I know NOTHING about cars!..but I DO know about plant pots. SO..I arrive..to buy..OOOO! its blue! thats good!..it has wheels..and a...
  19. dmetalmiki

    My axle fell off on the way home!

    You must be kiddin' Where to start here... OK..I, go to buy a morriss minor advertised for £12000 (normally woth £200!)..I know NOTHING about morriss minors...(I know NOTHING about cars!..but I DO know about plant pots. SO..I arrive..to buy..OOOO! its blue! thats good!..it has wheels..and a...
  20. dmetalmiki

    finally F I N A LL Y winding down

    Quickfarms, I can NOT post as every time I try to I (still!!) get the dreaded "you are not logged in" message (when I am!) The pictures I want to post (again) and the ones you ask for are in my other post "Shop body electrics help" (thread by dmetalmiki) Will you please look there and tell me...
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