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  1. deathrowdave

    need advice, think I popped a piston :(

    I think U have popped a head gasket . Mine left town passenger side against the fire wall. Progressivly got louder and louder until old faitful started leaking water . Got my gaskets for SS member M35Tom . Have a good time replacing not too hard just heavy and U will need a special wrench to...
  2. deathrowdave

    Northern KY July 4th parade

    Missed this one all together !!! I was off that day , would have liked to join in. Could have eaten breakfast at 1st Watch !! Sorry pm me if U try next year .
  3. deathrowdave

    Oil leaking from under head

    Your head gasket has left town !!!! Not too bad of a job just need a special wrench to complete . M-35 Tom can set you up with new style head gaskets !!!
  4. deathrowdave

    Injector tip coking

    I disassembled them and used a good spray carb cleaner. Used a wire from a wire brush to clean the holes , Don't use a wire wheel it will scratch the surface and cause this to happen more often !
  5. deathrowdave

    Injector tip coking

    Mine looked the same after a few miles after clean up also. I am thinking a few miles on the highway will clean them up again. I have been running used transformer oil as fuel , may be a hotter BTU than diesel . The paint left town on the stack after a few highway miles also !!!!
  6. deathrowdave

    Help My 5 ton is under flood water!!

    I would put my money on cleaning and changing fluids --- Good to go after that ---. These things are way more durable than what you think designed to be repaired and maintained in the worst conditions. Just thing of what you cuold do with good conitions and work area. Not to many of us know the...
  7. deathrowdave

    Nellis M35A3 recovery,sorta

    Very Sad , need to make the best of each moment , it could be taken anytime . Enjoy this wonderful country . RIP Brother ( Take a monent for the 23rd Psalm )
  8. deathrowdave

    Need help fuel problem

    May sound stupid but should take a look at the air filter more often also. Have not inspected mine in years !!
  9. deathrowdave

    New girl...

    Welcome , kinda reminds me of getting a new cellmate !!!!
  10. deathrowdave

    Sellable value for a M35A3

    I saw a perfect A3 sell for $7200.00 . CTIS working fiberglas troop seats ,no winch, everything working , new batteries.
  11. deathrowdave

    3 lever switch issues

    Electroric Parts spray cleaner works well !! The old green back works well on the old Harley after sitting for long periods also.
  12. deathrowdave

    Leaking axle... and not the good kind

    My vote goes to the cork seal gave up the chase !!! Anyway clean everything repack bearings and replace the seal with some RTV on it should be good to go !!
  13. deathrowdave

    Bed removal options

    I called a cab and pulled it off with that !!!
  14. deathrowdave

    Making Bows and Stakes?

    White Oak works best , steaming and bending : many videos on YOU TUBE . I did a set a few years ago work great easy to complete . Clear white oak can be hard to find at times
  15. deathrowdave

    No turn signals or brake lights!

    (air) Brake Light Switch was easy to repair . Mine had a bad mini micro swith . $3.50 for a new switch.
  16. deathrowdave

    Melted Manifold with Torch

    Grind it down and coat the gasket with high temp. RTV silicone sealant . Should be fine
  17. deathrowdave

    deuce hyd power steering

    I used the Garrison System on my truck with 5ton multi pump. Works great do not have to modify the column or OEM steering box . Has more power than needed. I found mine on an old fire truck with low miles. I had to modify the steering arm on the axle to increase to 1 1/2 ball stud (5 ton) ...
  18. deathrowdave

    Bobbed engine swap and hydo powersteering

    I think with some researh you could find tie rod ends and an adjusting sleeve to save welding if need be or don,t feel safe welding.
  19. deathrowdave

    Bobbed engine swap and hydo powersteering

    What is the OD measuremnet of your wheel adapter ? You can purchase or find Ball Studs at salvage yards for fork trucks they use the same type ball studs . Crown Lift Trucks online has a great catalog . Thanks,Dave
  20. deathrowdave

    Firestone t831 users

    I run 55 front and 50 rear
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