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  1. Seth_O

    Front axle eating seals

    Breather doesn't seem to be problematic, I could easily puff air through it from the inside once removed. I stripped the knuckle down and found one of the thrust washers on the axle scarred up pretty good. I will likely replace it. I have a new axle seal from Boyce in my hands, but want to...
  2. Seth_O

    Front axle eating seals

    My plan at this point is to smooth the rough area, install a new seal (ordered from Boyce last week) replace the vent with a breather line and reassemble. I really, really don't want to have to get in there again.
  3. Seth_O

    Front axle eating seals

    Thanks for the input all. I will sand the shaft down. I thought about a speedy sleeve, but not sure I want to go that route. I was careful to tighten to spec and in a cross-wise fashion. Good thought on the vent, now may be a good time to install the breather lines to the air intake like I've...
  4. Seth_O

    She is a leaky one

    I use kitty litter on my driveway to get spills (the oil spill stuff from Sams works great too, exact same stuff but a fraction of the cost.) Put it on, let it sit for a few days, grind it in with your foot until it powders and let it sit another couple of days. I have pulled every drop out of...
  5. Seth_O

    front axle lockers?

    Yes.
  6. Seth_O

    Front axle eating seals

    I am in the process of installing my 3rd front axle seal on the passenger side in about 14mos. I have looked in vain, but don't see anything that is obviously causing the problem. I just find that every few months, and few hundred miles, I have a steady drip of gear oil on the inside of my...
  7. Seth_O

    MK48 cabs in CA

    Nice score Dave! I may need to come by the compound when I am in SLC in Jan. I need some ammo anyway, would be good to see you and the fleet again.
  8. Seth_O

    CAN YOU? 5 ton PS system mounted on to a M35a2?

    Short answer is no, you can't directly port the 5 ton PS to the deuce frame. That being said - ANYTHING is possible with enough time, skill and money. But some things aren't worth it. I am about to kick off my PS conversion. You need the PS pump off a multifuel powered 5-ton (some had...
  9. Seth_O

    Newbie from Iowa says Hello

    Welcome! Was it a present from your wife, or to her? Congratulations, either way ;-). I keep thinking about converting my bobber to a bobbed dumper.......someday.
  10. Seth_O

    5th gear? In a deuce?

    I did this exact same thing - it didn't slide great but it did slide front-to-back. An additional set of hands helped tremendously, but I ultimately did it by myself. I also strongly recommend a clutch alignment tool. I spent ~3hrs futzing around with it trying to get the tranny aligned...
  11. Seth_O

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    nopics
  12. Seth_O

    Any info on deuce surplus dealer TNJ Murray in Dover DE?

    I have used TNJ in the past, but only for odd items I can't find elsewhere and then I expect to pay top dollar for them. To be fair, the parts are always in the advertised condition. I do expect to have to do my own follow-up with them when I purchase and am just prepared for that. I have also...
  13. Seth_O

    Mechanical Booster Pump "making oil"

    Thanks for the lead on the parts. I just ordered a kit from them, $19 + the ride = cheap peace of mind!
  14. Seth_O

    Can I turn an M35 into a family hauling, 5th wheel camper towing rig for under $12K?

    I have 5 as well, and would not ever try to pack them into a deuce for a trip, even an extended cab. The cost to convert it to something family-friendly would absorb the $12k+ quickly - and I can do the work myself. I would recommend selling the truck and 5th wheel and getting a diesel...
  15. Seth_O

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    It's been more than a week, but lots of work done on the truck. I posted up for some specific issues in a few other threads, but here's the short list: 1) new HG (shaved and tested the heads) 2) inspected the bottom end, and installed fumoto drain valves 3) cleaned the injectors 4) built and...
  16. Seth_O

    Replacing HH o-rings

    Also keep in mind that your in-tank pump (if stock) only puts out 5-6psi. Once the engine is running and the booster pump kicks in that jumps up to ~60psi. I.e. 10x the small drip you've got with the engine off, at least.....
  17. Seth_O

    Soft Top

    I read here on the site (can't remember the post) that the same top was used for both the 2.5 and the 5 ton, and the velcro lines up on some bars on the 2.5 ton, and on the others in the 5 ton. Consistent with my deuce, never been inside a 5 ton to check. I didn't get any rattle on my bars...
  18. Seth_O

    Replacing HH o-rings

    That was one of my issues. It's an easy check, just remove the fuel cut-off cover and turn on the in-tank pump. It will be readily apparent if you have a leak there. If no leak, I would just run it the way it is.
  19. Seth_O

    stuck oil drain plug?

    I just installed 2 of these on my deuce, I was able to get them for a pretty good price off the internet. You want the T208 or the T208N (N signifying the version with a drain nipple on it.) The N is slightly more expensive, but was worth it for me. I have yet to drain anything through...
  20. Seth_O

    Replacing HH o-rings

    Did you replace the o-ring on the shaft as well? Or just the 2 under the head?
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