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  1. dmetalmiki

    Up to Date Progress please

    Wishing all the best for that journey ( steady IS the word as mentioned , especially with trailer tires blowing) but noted a breakdown ( midnight) fix and re-start, around 4-30. Is he safe and running? (without a second breakdown?) Let us know of progress
  2. dmetalmiki

    Broke your motor from WMO?

    Pumps Fail I know off a few people over here that have run waste engine oil and promptly had thier in tank pump pack up! When I tried it the pumps would not lift it hardly and the engines only really got going after piling on the revs. Another factor that has me downright puzzled is why no one...
  3. dmetalmiki

    What grease do you use?

    On My collection molybdenum disulfide grease on all my collection. And IN the tractor joints/hubs and Geabox of my 1942 M.B.(Jeep-(since 1960)) O.E.P.220. in everything Else. O.M.D.330 In the Engines.
  4. dmetalmiki

    M52A2 pulling the M5

    Not "Discusting" at all!! ho ho! looks fantastic to me. yer' own museum right there...keep us updated with the project (s)
  5. dmetalmiki

    deuce tires

    addandum to post Hassan...you do not have to flip the drums on our mod and (just) drill out the rivets on your front rims and ask a good welder to replace the (reversed) centres 4" out OR to your choice. and the stance is appealing, the mpg well enhanced, as is the CRUISING speed..2000rpms =...
  6. dmetalmiki

    deuce tires

    howz this? 1200x20 singles , twins ARE a bit "over the top" tendancy to "push" the fronts too much. and the look is not all that bad? my lad and his personal choice...
  7. dmetalmiki

    Glow Plug Removal Tool

    agree with chevy cucv We have problems with ex military chevies that have swolen plugs. (as well as the dreaded (stupid design on the side of the fuel pump (get it really hot so it dont work electronic computer gizmo!)) requiring a transplant via extended cable to the front grill. The glow...
  8. dmetalmiki

    Who pulls trailers regularly?

    Snap Yep agree with nosing kits Check the wrecker and reo. both fitted.
  9. dmetalmiki

    Who pulls trailers regularly?

    Ha! but... (ho-ho) Why struggle.. (well unless 15 mins later and MUCH amusment from local neighbours/driversCounts)!. SHOVE - YouTube
  10. dmetalmiki

    Who pulls trailers regularly?

    then again.... theres ways and theres ways...
  11. dmetalmiki

    850 mile - Mobile, Alabama to Ft Wayne, Indiana

    Keep us posted And good luck with your aquisition. Steady is the watchword. just be patient . Get the feel of the engine ( and the rest of the truck )over distance. say 2000 rpms, then when all settled down, break the back of the journey with a steady 2250 rpms constant. After all there will...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Removing deuce wheel, I'm at a loss

    A fact though.... Notice Everytime you look through a repair manual or such..on whatever require, You find everything but the one item you need or want detail on! Just As an ( newbe!) exercise how about the airbrake system scematic on a deuce v 5 ton...and the AIR PACK application. hmmmm...
  13. dmetalmiki

    XM38E * Electro-Willys

    Thank you for the direct point and click link. Way to go..keep it simple fus computer thickies! pity about the music tho' I REALLY wanted to to hear the sound of it (or lack of) will be looking out for more on this project , hopefully with the electric motor sound. music is so VERY distracting...
  14. dmetalmiki

    XM38E * Electro-Willys

    No video link fantastic project and achievement: however despite searching all over your link, there is no video "near the top of the page" only by searching all those dates ( which then reveals a blue video logo) just results in a video of a grey car. (and no way to fast forward to review if...
  15. dmetalmiki

    wheel conversions

    Old age humour Ha! well spotted...and yes..guess my trucks are getting like a "spaghetti sandwich!".."everything on" the fire truck has a 1940s bell, a wolo fire chief (new york fire truck) horn.. two police car siren kits..more lights than a christmas tree.. but it all works and goes down a...
  16. dmetalmiki

    wheel conversions

    Tried 1200x20 on the fire truck..did not quite like the look and handling. So took stock 900x20s off my deuce. put them on the fire truck, and singled out the deuce without flipping the hubs. the fire truck looks better now I think. and carrying full water pulls better. The deuce drives fine...
  17. dmetalmiki

    5 ton camper build

    I went with this Tried two versions , but did not like them. so place a russian body on my 5 ton. Now I do like the "look"..and it's sorta in keeping with the green thing. The deuce has a radio module in the back with camping gear in. then the raised tarp over that. Edit. (removed wrong...
  18. dmetalmiki

    Siren Install Opinions

    easy pizi Will mount under the bonnet(hood) I have mine there on the offside. (passenger side). on all my trucks. (well two actually one each side.on the wrecker. and 5 ton.) (and) plenty of sound escapes as there is a (handy) (( circular))grill there . will picture my set up tomorrow if I...
  19. dmetalmiki

    Pre Lube Pump

    Here is a picture of the replacement pre lube oil pump. The old home made one burnt out. So I will try this rather sturdy looking pump after fitting it to my REO camper tommorrow. With further pictures of it's placing.
  20. dmetalmiki

    Happiness is 1200s

    Here are the pictures of my deuce on 1200X20s. (not flipped. front track 2x4") The 900s are now on my M45. (Stock twinned). good cruise rpms , and better fuel mileage.
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