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So, on my trip to Camden SC and back, I had an issue with an odd vibration that when I tracked it down was the Transmission to transfer box drive shaft bolts having worked loose. I was missing a nut and since this was a new transmission, I have to wonder if the split lock bots are at the end of...

Anyone know if there's a cross ref for a deuce Exhaust J-Pipe Gasket. PN 11609349-2 NSN 5330-00-127-5417 This is the gasket to go between the pipe connections under the v-band clamp.

So, I volunteer at the local Railroad Museum. They recently received a tank car (kaolin slurry) that is in very good shape. It was placed at the rear of building 1 some time back. They had a donation of a VERY well preserved late 40s fire truck that they need to make space for and they'll be...

So I just got some 1100x20 tire chains for my deuce in preparation for winter. Given that I might need to take them ON and off, I was wondering if anyone had ideas for storage for tire chains on our trucks low down with out having to scramble into the bed repeatedly.

So I bought a pair of the Korean made windshields at the GaMVPA rally from Kevin Emdee/Star Electric Ordnance. I installed one the other day at the event and got the other installed today. I tweaked the first one to get it done right and once adjusted, they seal MUCH better than the standard US...

This is a spin off of the Court Battle In DeKalb posting. One thing this has me desirous of is to see about getting a comprehensive Large Collectable Truck and MV bill pushed through the state. I got damn close with one of my two bills only to have last minute oppositin from some segment of...

Does anyone have any Winch Kit photos? Winch, Frame Extensions, PTO, controls and shaft parts photos handy?

PM me for info. I know a fellow that has some that could probably be used for decent fuel in a deuce or multifuel 5 ton.

What's the best source for good CUCV alternators? A fella I know is looking for a few sets. East coast or Central plains states is closer to the fellow than west coast.

Me and a bunch of other guys were at a WWII Reenactment over in Camden, SC. Saturday morning, the dingo that is owned by a friend of mine had a drive line failure down in the woods. One of the wheels was locked up in the drive line area for that wheel station (bevel box or Tracta Joint). Suffice...

So I've just pulled the radiator to take it to a radiator shop for a bit of work. It' has a minor leak on the bottom tank where it meets the core. While I have it off, I'm going to replace all hoses and belts. What's the best hoses to install on a deuce? They need a couple of short lengths, an...

Can anyone explain the functional differences between heaters on the various models of 5 tons is? Specifically, M54 (slick models), Macks, Multifuels and M809s...

Sunday Norman (Brigand) came down from Northern Virginia. He'd won an M818 5-ton Semi-Tractor in an Auction on Gov Liquidation. Sunday was spent going over details of the truck, getting some dinner and chattin a bit. Then we rose at 5am and made a 4ish hour drive to Huntsville to recover the...

Anyone have any idea what civilian parts number the M809 muffler is off hand? We'll be needing one for the M818 that Norman (Brigand) bought.

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So a friend has bought an M818 from Redstone. I'll be helping or leading the charge on the recovery. What should I bring as far as consumables for the recovery? Tools, LOTS of tools (/Neo) 2 Fresh Batteries 2 Fuel Filters Oil Silicone Brake Fluid various solvents and a bit of grease... What...

So today, I went to the Southeastern Railroad Museum in Duluth, Ga to do some work on their exhibits. They have a large collection and not a lot of staff and always have plenty to do. Today they were moving hardware around to gain access for a lift to perform work on a traveling crane in their...

So last spring I had an event in SC with my WWII group. On the way to meet/pick up one of the guys in the group, the Transmission on my truck lost some teeth and started making some odd noise. The diagnosis and problem was detailed in a previous thread. After repairs were made by my friend and...

I'll be driving down from Virginia (Culpeper) to Atlanta in my Deuce with trailer attached. Anyone have anything that needs moving southwards? If so, let me know. rmgill AT mindspring.com or pm me for phone number.

So I'm looking at buying a Semi-Trailer off of GL soon. I'm looking at an M818 as well. The trick is that I'll be needed to have a back up plan if the GL folks want the trailer gone before I can secure the tractor. Does anyone have a semi-tractor in Atlanta/North Georgia that I might borrow or...