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  1. steelandcanvas

    new member in NM

    Ahhhh, Overhauled in May '73. I'm curious if the serial number gurus can decipher what the year of manufacture was.
  2. steelandcanvas

    new member in NM

    I could be wrong but I thought the M54 production years were from '51 to '64.
  3. steelandcanvas

    What to do about stubborn M105 trailer plug

    I'm with Kenny on this one, silicone spray is the way to go. The spray is also nice to make reconnecting Packard connectors easier, they come apart easier too.
  4. steelandcanvas

    strange trailer

    Nice score! Was it a GL win? Great RV starter.
  5. steelandcanvas

    Threads

    Cool, having the time to read all the Deuce threads...now if I had the memory to make that feasible for me to do...
  6. steelandcanvas

    Deuce TM help.......

    And not even a thank you.
  7. steelandcanvas

    Another air pressure thread.

    That is a pretty fair leak. Is the valve at the emergency gladhand in the off position? With that being at the rear of the truck, you may not be able to hear it as well as other leaks. If that isn't it, get out the soap like Peashooter suggests and find the leak.
  8. steelandcanvas

    MEP Power Distribution

    Good call JR...not only is Cuad4u's advice illegal, it's extremely dangerous to use electrical parts in a manner for which they were not intended.
  9. steelandcanvas

    New Member

    Welcome! Just curious, where does your screen name come from?
  10. steelandcanvas

    M275 Towing Pics

    Very nice set-up! I'm another one that has a soft spot for 275's. I would to restore one someday.
  11. steelandcanvas

    Front axle brake shoes wear out faster than rear axle brake shoes?

    True, I think my reply was a generality, and not specific to military vehicles...my bad.
  12. steelandcanvas

    Front axle brake shoes wear out faster than rear axle brake shoes?

    The braking system is designed to give the front brakes more authority than the rear. The increased pressure and heat causes them to wear out faster. Google "proportioning valve".
  13. steelandcanvas

    Battery Disconnect Type

    Disconnect the slave outlet negative from the battery and attach to one of the mounting bolts of the slave outlet or some other convenient chassis ground point. Now you can break your battery negative going to the chassis in a disconnect switch and not have any power problems.
  14. steelandcanvas

    Very Versatile Set-Up

    I also carry a pigtail cable in the trailer so I can feed into any electrical panel.
  15. steelandcanvas

    Very Versatile Set-Up

    Photo #1-Black cord-Connection to my shop building, back to back with shop electrical panel. Yellow cord-120 Volt for Battery Maintainer. Photo #2-SO cord, 6/4 AWG with connectors, cord fits distribution box and shop inlet receptacle. Photo #3-Distribution Box, for remote applications...
  16. steelandcanvas

    What's you favorite upgrade?

    Spin-ons from Jatonka!
  17. steelandcanvas

    Normal top speed for Deuce

    The data plate on the dash indicates a top speed in any gear. 5th gear in high range tops out at 56mph.
  18. steelandcanvas

    Accessory switch amperage rating

    Where ya at in Northern Idaho? My Wife and I used to live in Nampa.
  19. steelandcanvas

    Accessory switch amperage rating

    A switch rated at 20 amps would be more than sufficient. If you plan on running a lot of accessories, I would use the master switch to energize a relay, and let the relay contacts handle the load. In reference to your screen name, will this be used for some sort of rural fire service?
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