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I upgraded my M109A3 to the new style. The whale tale parking break did not apply that much force to the parking brake as the new style. Plus mechanically, I think the new style is more reliable because there are no ratcheting teeth to wear out and you can apply more force on the cable with less...

I have not had a big issue with the handle catching my pants in my deuce. I also have a spring seat for what its worth. Just always be careful and if you are in a sensitive situation where the parking brake is critical, just take your time getting out and be careful. I think any situation where...

Correct. Some of the whale tail parking brake cables had grease fittings. The new style "lock over center" parking brake cables are not greaseable. When I put a new cable in my truck, I sprayed some teflon grease down the cable and worked it back and forth for quite a while. PM is huge with...

I love pictures of your M108 in action. I would love to have one someday!

Sounds like a fun trip. The accuracy of your gauges is easy to check. Just check it with an infrared thermometer. Grounding with the gauges is critical. All of my gauges work spot on. People that have gauges that don't work correctly probably have not done the proper troubleshooting to fix them...

I think if you pull that plug out and had the engine running, you would be draining your oil out too as it the oil pressure line would keep pumping oil to the injection pump.

Oh, I'm sorry. Could you do air bag assist on a leaf axle instead of redesigning the front suspension?

Good thing you know you your stuff about starters and alternators! you are the guru (spelling?) there, no doubt! [thumbzup]

Overkill is the name of the game around here. But if you could take them off and trade them for a set of complete warning lights, that would be good. Might be a Win/Win if that is what the OP is looking for.

I really wish I could make it guys. You were great to spend time with and I had fun at the park. I will be there in spirit! I hope everybody has a great time! :-)

I could be wrong, but did some version of a 5 Ton delivered to the Marines have an airbag rear suspension? Could something like that be used for your application? I think there were some military tractors that used the air bag rear suspension but i am not sure which. Then you run into the issue...

74M35A2 and I are going to The Mounds Off Road Park this weekend and I was wondering if anybody else has brought their MV there. I want to scope it out and see how it is or get other peoples feed back to see what they think before I pull the trigger and try to organize a rally. Right now I am...

I know there is a gentleman in Texas named Justin and his last name is something like "Whering". Anyway, he has a M113 and seems to have some parts. A search on here might come across his name. Contact him and see what he has. Also, I think this thread should be put in the Parts Wanted forum...

58mph is cranking in a deuce. I keep my engine under 2300 RPM so I don't throw a rod... but thats just me. Nice looking truck! There are so many things you could go over and check, it would take a whole weekend. Did you grease the whole truck? Check all the fluids? you could drain a little...

The M819 was a proven design. Since you dont have much design experience (respectfully, you said that), you could just copy the M819 with pride. Move the tandems back and have a cargo bed there instead of a crane. you want your drive axles under where all the weight would be... right under the...

If I had a plate I'm sure I would not have been pulled over. So I'm on the line if I should put the plate on or not. Its cool without it but if they see a plate they wouldn't care.... who knows.

Valves are open on the engine. I guess I will pull the heater core and flush it out. Cant spoil a rotten egg! :)

I just wanted to say that I hope everybody is having a good time at the rally! Maybe one of these days I will be able to attend! IM SURE if I was down there I would be coming back with a lot more stuff than I left with :)

I jinxed myself. I got pulled over in the deuce tonight for no plate. The officer was nice but he did not know about the law and he said that license plate section was his favorite section. He let me go and no ticket of course. It was the first time since April I got pulled over and I had other...

I have never been stopped in my Deuce. I just keep my nose clean and have not had a problem (knock on wood). I have a copy of the law with my license plate in the glove box. I agree, politeness helps a lot! Pick your battles. haha.