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  1. sailor2000

    New day, new noise... The adventure continues....

    Well a new day, a new noise.... this one from the air compressor... replaced belts this weekend... today the compressor started making a noise like marbles rolling around in a #10 can when the unloader kicks in... sounds fine when it is under load.... any thoughts???
  2. sailor2000

    Houston area roll call....

    No doubt someone has done this before,,, but just curious... where do all the Houston area (and surrounding areas) live? Clear Lake 77062 here.... Maybe we should have a 'Deuce In' some time...
  3. sailor2000

    Houston Area Parts???

    Someone told me yesterday that there is 'a place that works on M35s, etc and sells parts up on 290 somewhere'.... Anyone know what he was referring to? There used to be a guy (Houston truck and equipment maybe) that bought and sold mil trucks... Any other parts sources in the Houston area??? Thanks
  4. sailor2000

    Got the convoy lights on... just in time for the Parade!

    After much cussing and moaning.. got the convoy lights on and working!!! Will be be posting a scanned copy of the instructions and my personal 'tips' in the tips section... so maybe the next guy won't end up doing everything twice to get it right!! LOL!!
  5. sailor2000

    Door handle....

    Well... the outside handle on the drivers door no longer retracts the bolt and opens the door... pulled the handle and the shaft does not show any wear... your thoughts??? BTW.. I owe everyone here a six pack!!!
  6. sailor2000

    Grease

    What is the correct commercial grease for the Deuce? And is it the same for all the grease nipples from u-joints to spring shackles??
  7. sailor2000

    Deuce TMs....

    OK.. I have searched everyway I can think of... the machine has out smarted me... someone had very nicely posted a list of the TMs I should have for the Duece.. and now I cannot find it... Could someone please post the list or a link.... And on a related note... I hate electronic manuals... so...
  8. sailor2000

    Multifuel Idle speed adjustment

    What is the correct idle speed for the multifuel and how is it adjusted??????
  9. sailor2000

    Knock, knock...

    OK... I was a diesel mechanic (good lord) 30+ years ago, and THINK I know what a diesel sounds like... but.... should there be a 'bit' of a knocking sound at idle? Some diesels normally do (like a sledge hammer on a block of wood) and some diesels normally don't and are loud but free of any...
  10. sailor2000

    Deuce original gov't cost...

    Anyone know, for any given year, how much $ the Gov't paid for a Duece from the manufacturer????
  11. sailor2000

    Convoy lights...

    What is a good price for a convoy light kit???
  12. sailor2000

    Pat number for bulb for turn signal??

    What is the part number for the bulb that goes in the turn signal box on the steering column??? Maybe if it was flashing at me I would not leave the turn signal on for miles.... Thanks
  13. sailor2000

    Wiper Motors....

    What TM covers troubleshooting / repair of M35A2 pneumatic wiper motors??? One of mine is non op and the other only goes thru part of the travel... Thanks
  14. sailor2000

    Did the TNJMURRAY web site move?

    Keep coming up with website not found when I search for TNJMURRAY... did they close or move?
  15. sailor2000

    Oil pressure build up time on cold start.....

    How long 'should' it take for oil pressure to build when cold starting a multifuel and what should it build to??? ALso... previuos owner has been running 15W40.. do I need to change to straight 30W? Thanks
  16. sailor2000

    Bringing my new baby home tomorrow... help!

    I am picking up my just purchased 1985 AM GEN M35A2 tomorrow morning. It is about a 50 mile drive home. The truck is registered, just passed Texas inspection last month and survived my test drive. What should I check/do before I start her up and drive off? Thanks!!!!!
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