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My thanks to KATAHDIN, M16TY, GRINGELTAUBE, DOGHEAD AND XTSIX for helping with suggestions to removre sliding clutch key for winch.
I chewed off 25% of one key and mangled the end of another (se e pictures)
The problem I have now is that after replacing all seals, and all bushings-bearings...
Will make anything you want in the way of a data plate so long as you provide a sample of the dimensions, colors, lettering, and hole spacing if you want them to make the holes for you. (I told them I would make my own holes)
I tried "parts wanted" in the SS classified, MV Data plates on the...
Winch Need Ideas on how to remove clutch sliding keys from winch
TM 9-2320-209-34-2-3, Chapter 18, page 18-6, Frame 5, step 2. See attached page.
I cannot get the sliding clutch keys out that are shown in the attachment.
ANY TRICKS?, SUGGESTIONS, HOW TO'S, OR SPECIAL TOOLS?
I tried...
Bled the air assist slave brake cylinder Instant no brakes
I changed the front axle boots and had to remove the two brake lines from the wheel cylinders.
During the boot replacement I inspected all brake components, then adjusted the brakes and bled the two wheel cylinders on the front of the...
I will be posting the restoration work I jave done on a M43 I purchased. I am about to finish the exterior and thought I would begin this thread for those who want pictures, pictures, pictures.
Its not a deuce (I also bouighta M35A2 that I need to finish) but it sure required a lot of work to...
SS is still the premiere site for military iron. I have found none better.
But, I do have to say that the loss of the TM's availability to upload new manuals as well as download them is a big set back.
I hope we can get that link back up.
So I am going to donate some $ to the site to help...
When did camo cab covers and camo cargo covers come into use for the M35 series deuces?
I am tryimg to get the accurate cargo cover for a M35A2. I believe that this vehicle was used in Vietnam and need to know if camo covers came into use while this truck was in service. It is a 1971 and was...
Does anyone know what is the largest tire that can be used on the M43 (M37 variant) ambulance without any lift or modification.?
I am a dorf when it comes to all the tire sizes that are out there.
Can anyone help me find a part number or source to acquire the stabilizer that goes from the dropside bed rack to a hook holder in the floor of the cargo bed.
There is one on each side (at the tailgate end) to stabilize the racks and dropsides.
The operators TM shows them under the operation...
I have seen pictures of the rear Patient compartment of the M43 series ambulance painted lusterlessolive drad, semi gloss olive drab , off white (a shade of ivory), and various other hues of white. I have seen many pictures showing a puprle hue vinyl covering for the seat cushions and back...
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