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If your idlers are that worn from the track guides running to the outside, the bigger issue is the rear idler axles and/or frame may have bent over time. That was the case on my M3A1. I was lucky and found coplete NOS late style rear ivler axle assemblies. There probably aren't many of those...

Mine didn't have the "gansta lean" until I backed into a pole I didn't see in the mirror, and weighing 348 at 6'4" I got instant gasta lean for my troubles....as well as bent previously pristine rear bumper. I may switch seats, but would prefer a cheap fix. I can't afford to scrounge the...

Being a Marine, I would probably look else where for a deuce, I would take a 800-900 series USMC 5-ton however just for the lockers. That's a very nice plus. The Marines are usually stationed near the ocean, and they practice beach landings, so their vehicles spend way more time in the salt...

jerseyjeep: Thanks for the info, pictures are always welcome for us less knowedgeble types!

I like the idea of the gear reduction starter, I can replace parts, but am not savy enough to think out side the box, so I have a few questions. If this installation does away with the starter relay, then how do you wire it up? Got a diagram for us electrical challenged types? Also I noticed...

I used to own a M3A1, they are a blast to drive! This particular one is a M16 (minus the quad mount) masqurading as a M3, note the hinges, and the fold down "scalloped" armor on the rear armor. Still a VERY nice vehicle, I think the American WWII Halftacks are the coolest of all US military...

Clay James post, may have answered my unasked question. I bought a M35A2 (C turbo) in CA several years ago, it too came from a CA N.G. unit, but it was undercoated. I've only seen undercoating on Marine trucks, but I dismissed it as being added by a guard unit possibly stationed by the coast to...

I think you guys are mixed up.........that looks like a coyote calling truck to me! Just say'n......

Ok.....how can I tell if the crank moves forward and backwards....a pry bar of some sort? What is required to fix that? Rebuild the engine? I got the CUCV up on stands, but that's as far as it has gotten. I've been working 7 days, 8 to 10 hours per day, and I'm too tired to fool around with the...

Cool! thanks for the info....my Deuce is having the same problem, now I have something to check and possibly eliminate, as I work my way to the starter.

How does one go about bypassing the the solenoid? A diagram might be helpful for us (ME) electrically challenged types. Just say'n.......

I know nothing about the torque converter, how can I tell if it's bad? Where do I get one NAPA, AutoZone? If I remember correctly there was play between the convertor and the FP before I tightened up the bolts......and yes, I torqued every thing to specs.

Gentlemen About 2 years ago my M1009 had the flex plate come apart, it tore off at the center leaving the center still bolted to the crank, but the rest of the flex plate (FP) was completely disengaged from the center. Fortunately it still ran and started, but I knew this was NOT a good...

A question regarding the solenoid, I was able to unscrew it off of the casting that's bolted to the starter. I tried to screw it in the same amount as it originaly was when I reasembled it. But I'm wondering with the sanding of the disc and contacts, if maybe I shouldn't have screwed it in as...

Doghead I haven't forgotten about post # 7, I just haven't had a soldier B around to crank the engine while I poke around with the multi-meter. Is there a source for NOS, relays and solenoids? (just in case!)

UPDATE: 09-10-11 This morning pulled the starter, yes I pulled the air cleaner, and the blow-by pipe, but left the J pipe intact, after disconnecting the batteries, and wires at the starter, we let the starter down with a rope, and slipped it forward and down. The brass alloy disc had pitting...

Rayzer Thanks for that "heads up"........I was wondering how to get that beast out of there.

Just went out before dark and ran my multi-meter on the batteries one was 12.8V, the other 12.9V, I had no soldier "B" to test it under a load. Turned on the ignition (for both tests actually) and held the button down for 15 seconds and it never got hot, I ran around and touched all 4 battery...

OK, thanks for the tips.......where is the starter relay?

Gentlemen: I have manuals but they are still packed away from when I moved, so I got a question(s). For the last year or so occasionally my Deuce wouldn't start, it would just "click." I'd manipulate the starter button and it would start, so I always figured it was the start button. But...