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I took this photo of my drive shaft hanger this past weekend. Note the scrape mounts on what I call the shield. It was rubbing on the hanger bearing mount-a little tab. I simply have bent it out to clear. Hope this helps. Pete

Sounds familiar to me. Have mentioned my deal earlier in this thread. Mine was on an MK48/18. The culprit was on a hanger bearing. There is a clip of metal that holds in and locates the rubber in the hanger. As the drive shaft passes through, there is a shield made of light weight metal. This...

Great score. I am looking forward to a report on this beast. Wondering if Wreckermans little buddies made the trip on the front bumper-and what will happen when they meet up with Andy's cat on the hood. Pictures of that too. Pete

I recently installed new rebuilt mk18 on the back of my mk48. Took her out on its maiden drive and about a mile down the road, a similar noise erupted- very loud and got loader the faster I went. After lots of stop, start, check this and that, I found the problem. the drive Shasta for the mk18...

The Yellow Ribbon group is active in MN. Helps all veterans and spouses through donations and volunteering. I was asked to be the jockey with my truck to honor these vets in a fourth July parade. Two soldiers had recently returned home. One soldier was a WW2 vet that was able to climb the ladder...

I used a large wrecker on both ends of my recovery of an MK18a1-heavy. Was fast and simple. I have also picked up a hitch for mine-makes it easier to move trailer around. Pictures should help identify the size of machinery needed. I paid a local outfit 250 bucks to unload-was about the same at...

I understand the running up your backside. I watch my mirros as much as the front when I am out and about. I haul my bobcat on a PJ trailer behind my A3-it handles it nicely. The brakes are a little suspect though with lots of weight on a trailer. I have a 900 series 5-ton. Faster and would...

The transmission in an A3 is common in commercial use. Its very similar to an old Turbo 400. I have an A3 that shifts perfectly. Sold one that shifted great as well. Have a 5-ton with Allison that will knock teeth out on the 2 to 1 downshift (common problem). While a 5 ton will trundle down the...

I have noticed seemingly older Deuces have flat fenders (no ribs on top). Pete

I have had the same thought. The solenoid gets hot when it stays open to allow fuel flow which puts more load on electrical system. My guess is its there for quick starts. Should somebody shut the truck off with the cable-and they need a quick get away, forgetting to push fuel back on my cost a...

Nice job on your truck. Attention to detail is right smart. You mentioned Scott- I too have worked with him. Good guy and a great resource. pete

That look on momma's face looks like the one that was on my wife's face when I brought my first MV home.

I will post pictures soon. Went up to the land today and ran. The dead batteries and no start was due to her being out of fuel. Took a look at the batteries- they look recent. This truck starts right quick. Used her to un stuck my tractor today. Pretty neat. Seems everything works. I do think...

Boxes where filled with chains-lots of chains. One had a tool box with acetalene torch stuff. Did find two new glad hand to glad hand hoses though. Good for airing up a dead truck. Was risky buying one that was not running. I really did need a wrecker for a project I am doing, so took the risk...

Nice truck. Pete

I got the wrecker! She wouldnt start on the base. Got it back to my Lindstrom property and got it to run for a short while. Put 5 gallons of fuel in here-cranked her and bleed the filter and she fired right up. Gave it a test run this morning-all the lights and wrecker stuff works. Overall she...

I was just up to Ripley on Monday doing a recovery. I saw this truck sitting on the lot. Wondered why the back was filled with live Unicorns-so whats that all about? My little pony sticker too- Noticed all the trucks looked good up there. Yours is real nice-price even better. Sorry I missed you...

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Nice looking restoration. Pete