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  1. rtk

    Ax(le) me no questions and I'll tell you no lies

    VERY NICE ! had a good breakfast , didn't loose any digits , and got it on the road , all in all a great day .
  2. rtk

    PulseTech battery analyzer manual info

    Now that's Funny, You know the old saying , "put one over the plate ,you gotta take a swing ! thanks for the info , that helps , bob k
  3. rtk

    PulseTech battery analyzer manual info

    Picked up a PulseTech MdX-490PT battery analyzer from GL and I am looking for a operating manual or any info on operating the unit . The battery service kit I picked up is brand new , never been used , only needed new batteries in the analyzer , but did not come with any paperwork . No wonder...
  4. rtk

    Why do some people hate military vehicles?

    Sounds like my type of place , LOL
  5. rtk

    Why do some people hate military vehicles?

    Interesting , my wife and I were in the Cleveland area looking to buy a new place , nice to know BEFORE we buy . WOW . I did MENTION to the agent that I have a VEHICLE HOBBY that might not work in a HOA area . She asked what kind of cars I had , I just said they were a LITTLE bigger than a car...
  6. rtk

    Thinking about getting an M35A3

    thinking about getting a M35A3 I like my A3 , but then I LIKE all MV's LOL . The deal NOW is the 5 TONS , you can pick up a 5 ton for less money then I paid for my Deuce . I picked up my A3 because of the CAT engine , PS , and auto trans. It has been a good ride , but if I was to do it again I...
  7. rtk

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Installed new drivers door pins , R&R and painted the mirror brackets , and installed my new nifty LOCKING door handles . Just about done for winter .
  8. rtk

    GL recovery. Your experiences plz

    Like Warthog said , not many GL Deuces left , you would be better off looking at the classified here or a dealer . As far as condition of the vehicle at a GL auction , figure the worst , no brakes , fluids have been drained , no batteries , for the most part they are not "RIDE AND DRIVE" , plus...
  9. rtk

    Where do I look for the laws concerning this hobby?

    A little more detail is needed , are you concerned about your town not allowing MV's ? If it is a TOWN CODE , I think you could do a web search of your towns bylaws . Just tell them is a FARM VEHICLE , LOL
  10. rtk

    Good tank news for NE

    Wonder how much that move will cost ? LONG HEAVY TRIPS . I wondered what happened to that collection . At least it's not being parted out . Plus it good for us NE guys .
  11. rtk

    Fuel leak

    Along with all the above , get your MV OUT of your GARAGE until you get a handle on your fuel leak . If you can smell a fuel leak , that could be enough for a fire or worse in a confined space .
  12. rtk

    What's your Deuces' name?

    Pita !
  13. rtk

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I LOVE IT , way to go !
  14. rtk

    m211 purchase - front drive shaft missing.

    Not to familiar with a M211 front drive shaft , but if its standard U joints just have one made , it would be easier than trying to find a NOS or LKQ shaft .
  15. rtk

    Newbie from New York!

    Welcome aboard ! , this is a great site , the only thing i can say is BEFORE you buy anything , do lots of reading on this site and learn how to use the search function . What part of NY you from up or down ? bob k
  16. rtk

    need help finding VIN #

    There should also be a tag on the cowl that should match the frame # . If you find that , you should be good to go , get it verified by your DMV or a LEO and you should be able to get a reg and title . BTW ,You should do this BEFORE you start your restoration , BEFORE you spend a bunch of money...
  17. rtk

    need help finding VIN #

    That # on the frame would be you vin remember they did not have 17 digit VIN's back then , probably only numbers and no letters . bob k
  18. rtk

    M939 Transmission problems

    If after you check everything out , follow the TM's there is a procedure , that will help narrow down what is defective in the Alison . The unit can be rebuilt , BUT , BIG and HEAVY and you will require some special tooling . I think the bigger problem will be if you need a lot of HARD PARTS ...
  19. rtk

    need help finding VIN #

    I will check with a MV club member , he has a Studebaker ,US6 that he is restoring , should be something SOME place on that frame , towards the front spring area , right or left side outer , if it was PIN stamped , it maybe history , but I would start there . I would also check with you state...
  20. rtk

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    That is exactly what I was going to do , I picked up some nice Alloy 5/16" shoulder bolts from McMaster-Carr . I will drill them out , and use LOTS of NEVER SEIZE on the bolts ,should help tighten the hinge up also .
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