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Finally fixed the 3/8 trailer service line connection to the air pack with assorted flare thread fittings. When I unplugged the brake light switch wires, the plastic rear cover started to disintegrate. Note the hairline cracks on the "good" side as well. I suspect that in the near future, the...

Did some PMCS on the truck today. It always had noticeable blow-by from the slobber tube. I am about to rip the valve covers off and adjust the valves and I thought I post a little video here to get opinions as to whether this is normal, questionable or downright bad. Engine is a LD-465 with a...

*updated* Sudden shutdown (again) - Truck will not re-start Had one weird episode two years ago (almost exactly to the day): http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?77049-Sudden-shutdown-cause The same thing happened again. This time en route to home, with a 4 1/2 ton load of gravel...

I am Mr. Lucky when it comes to LED headlights. From my first set, one died almost instantly (and yes, I took great care grounding them properly). Failure mode was: low beam went out, but all LED (including the ones used by low beam) lit up nicely on high beam. I replaced with two "new" ones...

Preparing to pour concrete for the new shed...and backfilling for old concrete stairs and patio I dug out beside the house. I did three loads, about 3-4 tons each. Loading with the skidsteer was fun, but unloading sand and concrete chunks with the blood pressure hydraulics (me and a shovel/rake)...

I am always listening for odd sounds amongst the multitude of rackets my truck makes. Lately, when started cold and idling, there is a sound reminding me of a marble/pebble rattling around in a blender. The sound is independent of the transfer case engaged or not and independent of the clutch...

It is summer, it is hot, we all like a cold beverage. If this is why you opened this thread, sorry! Get a cooler. My adorable wife complained that getting in and out of the cab on the passenger side is not easy and she would like something to hold on to when the going gets a little rougher. I...

I showed my Deuce on a truck show this weekend and one visitor pointed out what he is convinced is cracking tires. What to look for: In the centre groove of the the tread is what appears to be another thin groove (or "crack"). To me, it looks to be symmetrical and machine cut. However, the...

This is to help with the descriptions and drawings found on the site! One resource is here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?26917-Fuel-Density-Compensator-by-pass Flame heater: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?12817-Keep-flame-heater-or-add-ether-start-kit

Moderators, if this is better suited to another forum, feel free to move. I just want to hear from those that actually drive 900 series trucks. I am an avid Ice Road Trucker follower and have been wondering for a while whether these low(er) speed, rough road applications would make a 900 series...

I know there are several threads, so I thought I'd add mine. Perhaps it helps someone with ideas. Convoy light: Xenon strobe off an old city truck (gifted horse, mouth, don't look etc.) that runs on 12 to 28V. Free. Mast: 2 metal fence posts from Lowe's that slide inside each other. About 15...

In upgrading to the air pressure operated brake light switch I also reminded myself that I need to fix the cut off service line for the trailer connection. The air pack has a plastic (!) pipe plug in it right now. I ran into difficulty trying to find the right fitting(s). The air brake copper...

I am unlucky with surplus LED lighting. My truck has an iffy LED headlight. My Grote taillights worked fine for a year, but now I notice that one taillight no longer illuminates the bottom 1 1/2 rows of LEDs. Does this sound familiar to anybody? Ideas for a fix (other than trashing and replacing)?

I need to thank whoever posted the old adage that, if you feel your Deuce is leaking too much, put a load of gravel into the bed and drive it hard for an hour. Then watch her stop leaking. I remember reading this, smiling and moving on. My truck had been sitting for three years when I picked...

Daily driver in the shop, wife away with her SUV - leaves my Deuce to drive an hour to the airport for a business trip! The airport parking attendants were, ahem, surprised. No problem though - their lot has a gravel area in the back and I had ample room to park. I had called ahead to ensure...

Really just an excuse to post a couple of pictures. :smile: I learned that my truck is a little lighter than I thought (6250 kg empty/13778 lbs) without troop seats, bows etc. 4 tons of river wash are actually cheap if you can pick it up by the ton (pit charged me 17 bucks a ton loaded). The...

Yes - am aware of the other current signal problem thread, but do not wish to hijack the OP's thread. I mentioned this weird behaviour before in somebody else's thread but with no takers for an answer; if you feel deja-vu and think you already read it, you probably did. Here it goes: - Grote...

Got a set of Grote 24V miltary LED headlights (take-offs) from a member here. Swapped them out, all hunky-dory, everything works. Today I notice that one headlight no longer works on low beam. High beam is fine; all lights up. In other words, the LEDs themselves work. Does that mean that an...

My timing is quite good this year! Put Queen Lola into storage yesterday, and today the white stuff happened: I will miss her until May!! She has seen road salt only one time and I 'm not starting her on it now! Storage is in a heated, locked former factory; reasonable price and I can even work...

M35A2C running like a champ. Upgraded primary and secondary fuel filters as of this spring, in-tank pump working, fuel level over 1/4 full. Situation: driving on country road, no issues, engine warm. Shifting back before doing a right turn. Stepping on clutch, engine dies. Coast to a stop at...