Search results

The shortened deuce bed is a great idea. King pin on plate for the rear and something like a couple of "h"-shaped pieces out of 3/8" X 3" plate that reach down to and straddle the frame in the front. The "h"-shaped pieces could have bolt holes through the bottoms of the "legs" to clamp them in...

Yep, there are several of us around. I'm in Sacramento myself.

Welcome to the fold. If you're trying to settle your nerves and get rid of your ulcers; are you sure you want into military vehicles? If nothing else, the gang at this site will keep you reassured you that you're not alone.

Hey dma251, The axle ratio should be on the axle tags if you feel like crawling under your truck.

Budd Wheel is now Hayes Lemmerz. They make the wheels and should be able to supply the o-rings and other components. However, any supplier of rubber products i.e. hose, belting, sheet, etc. can make the o-rings for you in any size you need and they'll probably be cheaper too. The last set I had...

And before you get to learn this important lesson first-hand... If you're changing one of these tires on an incline and it starts to get away from you, for heaven's sake-- don't try to catch it, just knock it over. It's a lot easier to stand it back up and retrieve it 10 feet away from the truck...

Maybe more work than you intended but there's always digging out the tank. It's probably no deeper than the bottom of your basement. If you've got a straight shot down the filler neck then just drop a line with a nut attached down in. You'll know when the nut hits the bottom 'cause the pull on...

It is what it started out life as. Changing over to a 12 volt electrical system and a big-block chevy doesn't make it a corvette anymore than changing a vehicle's year by changing engines... when you're all done, it's still a CUCV.

Getting them mounted on the axles... with the right centers, probably. Being able to steer anything but a straight line, and not having to replace wheel bearings as often as you change your socks may be another thing. Don't count on a lot of highway miles as tractor tires are pretty soft and...

As you get farther into the color choices you'll see a five-digit code associated with the different shades. "383 Green" is 34094 for example. The code comes from the FS 595b Color Fan Deck which is the standards guide for every color the government uses from military camo colors to fluorescent...

Here's a Swingfire heater manual that'll show you what all the associated parts look like. The Swingfires are part of a mil. vehicle's "artic heater" kit and are usually shown in the 24P-1 or -2.

Anything TM 9-2320-210-34-XXX is applicable to the multifuel engine. They should all be in the tech library. This is also handy "just to have".

Nice clean install. Painted to match the truck, they'll disappear even further into their surroundings. Arguing with a LEO or an inspector is a fool-hearty venture at best... often earning you a far more thorough inspection. Better to just say that you were under the impression that, if the...

If it was necessary to heat or hammer on the bearing; it's a good idea to replace it. Like m16ty says; the cage and rollers don't like being mistreated. In addition to rolling the bearing in your hand to see if you can feel any rough spots; it's a good idea to look at the rollers (or balls)...

Might just be the same spring. Get into the tech library and find the -24P (parts manual) for your deuce. Look up boith the brake pedal and clutch pedal return spring-- same part number... same spring. A duece clutch return spring, even it is isn't exactly the same, may still be a good get me...

Springs for Dummies (me): There are two kinds of springs; compression (those that resist being compressed) and tension (those that resist being stretched). Springs are rated something along the lines of how many pounds or ounces it will support or hold before it starts to compress or stretch...

If they made themselves out to be a fire department in order to acquire surplus military equipment then they're gonna whole new set of problems as this thing continues to unfold. Uncle S. doesn't take kindly to folks trying to pull a fast one on him.

Mike, The link 4052 put up is a good one; just click your way through and you'll see the number list as well as info on turn signal kit installs and the proper assy. of the waterproof connectors. Good stuff. The beauty of the M-series vehicles is that they all use the same wire numbers. A...

Go to www.primeportal.com and look at some of the vehicle pictures that show them in service, not just parked on display. You'll see a little bit of evetrything... from stowed gear, to empty soda cans and crumpled potato chip bags. Study them and you'll start to see a semblance of order. Their...

The reason rivets are so successful is that they expand into all of the hole. The trick to getting them out is to grind off the head on one side completely flush with the frame surface or bracket or whatever. You've gotta be really good with a torch or you can end up gouging the part(s) you're...