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Where do you stow that 8 foot step ladder when you are on the road? Looks like it is a pre-requisite to actually checking anything on that truck! RL

Chances are that you have a frozen valve or other component in the compressor or the regulator circuit as suggested by HeavySteven. I would get some heat under the hood; carefully! A lot of nice vehicles have been turned into cripsy critters by doing this the wrong way. In all honesty, a block...

Another great TM that explains how the Master CYlinder works and has great illustrations is on JATONKA's site. It is dated in the late 40's but the concept of hydraulic brakes on the deuce is from that era and has not changed much since. Here is the link...

I get my 1/4 and 3/8 from Napa and the ferrules from building supply. I always carry spares. I think that is a deuce standard operating procedure. :-o RL

I am just relaying what I was told and would say that a DOT certification means that a material is rated for the "automotive environment". That does not mean any other material is not adequate. I know when I had to replece several return lines on my deuce they were NYLON and that type of...

You have to use the DOT line because standard plastic line will deteriorate from the exposure to fuel. The DOT stuff has a Nylon liner and is rated for exposure to petrochemicals. You should be able to locate the rest of the components over the counter. I did run into an issue where I got "long"...

The master Cylinder hydraulic Check valve is designed to keep about 5 PSI of pressure on the wheel cylinders to keep the cups in the wheel cylinders sealed against the casting/bore. That is the primary method of seeing to it the piston cups in the wheel cylinder are properly sealed and also...

What ever works and you are comfortable with. It matters little as long as you do something to make sure the threads do not leak. RL

I started the deuce today for its monthly "exercise". I did not move it as I had a bunch of stuff against the tailgate and door. I had to use the heater and the throttle to get it started. I set the hand throttle at about 10 clicks which works on mine to bring the engine to about 1500. I...

You may have to go to the Gas fittings at your local building supply to find the type of fitting you need. Most nick nack flare and compression fitting sections do not go that big. If you cannot get the fitting in the 45, get a 45 street elbow and then a pipe to flare fitting and make sure...

You might want to try Fleet Pride. I have bought parts for the older 4x4's there. Hope this helps RL

I would suggest you find out if a 3 axle truck can be kept in your neighborhood and if you can register it easily. Some folks here have had a very difficult time with 6x6 trucks because of HOA agreements and other zoning problems. By taking one of the rears out, you now have an oversize 4x4...

from the tm operator's manual Do not operate manifold heater unless engine is idling or being cranked. Engine can be damaged. While engine is being cranked, turn MANIFOLD HEATER SWITCH (1) to ON. The engine should start and run within 30 seconds. If engine does not start in 30 seconds, turn...

I have started mine at -7 and it started up easily. I did bump the flame heater once. It took a minute for the engine to smooth out which is due to the cold combustion chamber temps I am sure. RL

I heard JATONKA has the TM's for the deuce and CUCV on his site. RL

I have Headlight # 4863 napa number from a list of lightbulb replacements for the deuce. RL

Clinto, good point on evaluating the master. That would simplfy things immeasureably. I have rebuilt several of the deuce air packs and I would find it very extraordinary for the air pack to leak internalyl in such a way to absorb 10-14 ounces of fluid the master holds. I will not argue that...

I would suspect your master cylinder. That is why you kept getting bubbles. The seals are failing and the rear seal of the master holds the fluid for the next time the master need more fluid. It also can admit air especially if it is bad. I would pull the rubber boot off of the master...

old style The airpack in the picture is an old style. Kits are commonly available to rebuild them. The diagram is for the same model. The PS Magazine article shows the usual method of lubricating an air pack. That cannot hurt, but to be honest your problem is ahead of that in the air system...

If you look up at the air pack, the air line that pressurizes the air pack comes from the back and attaches on the frame rail side of the valve assembly that is ahead of the air piston. This line has no other connections and is likely to be a straight fitting into a 90 degree fitting on the...