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  1. oldshep

    How tight on rear spindle nut?

    I just put on new seals from devilman today. How much should I tighten the inner spindle nut? How much free turn should the hub have. Thanks.
  2. oldshep

    Bobbed deuce engine swap

    Nice. gas sixes are cool
  3. oldshep

    Help with rear axle seals.

    The hubs on my duece were flipped about a year and a half ago. When I've started driving the truck recently, the inner side of the hub is ''weeping'' looks like ''melting grease'' . The hubs are not hot to the touch after driving. Any help would be welcomed.
  4. oldshep

    Help For Front Wiring Harness Please!

    Thank you for your responses.
  5. oldshep

    Help For Front Wiring Harness Please!

    M 66 m109's head lights and horn solinoid are not working. The wiring harness is new and the lights and horn worked last summer. I also have a new lever light switch in the dash. The the truck never has starting problems and the batteries are new and charge. Could there be a problem w/ the...
  6. oldshep

    what kind of oil for m35a2

    15w-40 rotella and 90wt for the diffs and trans
  7. oldshep

    Temp gauge doesn't work

    RE: Temp gauge doesn Just get a mechanical one from an auto parts store. Hooks right up and works great. Very reliable!
  8. oldshep

    Another pic

    Usa 6x6 wheels on 46'' XMLs
  9. oldshep

    Air-O-Matic Problems

    While driving my duece the other day I had problems w/ the air asist steering. I had to turn the wheel way too much for it to work and its operation was intermitant. Now it doest engage at all.We followed all instructions with the kit and its air valve was turned on fully and we kwow we have air...
  10. oldshep

    Deuce 1st Run!

    The tires are 46'' michelin xmls and yes the wheels are from usa 6x6. The ford f550 dics braks of daniels are great but yes we had few problems but Daniel HIMSELF came up one saturday(500 miles one way!) and fixed the problems. The wheels have the PVC inserts and he even gave me a spare xml w/...
  11. oldshep

    Deuce 1st Run!

    RE: Duece 1st Run! Its an ldt-465 -1d but we modified the stock pipe and got rid of the slave. We plan on a custom(homemade) flat bed once funds become available.....HaHa
  12. oldshep

    Deuce 1st Run!

    After a year of not running I finally drove my bobbed duece today! Ill see if i can get a pic on here.
  13. oldshep

    Vehicle Serial No. ????

    Some of the truck has a layer of tan under the green camo but the chevron shape is about 1.5 feet tall by 1.5 feet wide. The truck has a Fort Hood Texas rebuild tag on the T-case and is a 66 Kaiser with an 87 multifuel(if it matters).
  14. oldshep

    Vehicle Serial No. ????

    The VIN on my m109 is stenciled on the underside of the hood. While I was sanding on my left door I discovered a chevron like shape with the point at the top. Did this mean any thing?
  15. oldshep

    Finally Got The Truck Running!!!!!!!!!!!!

    After 8 months and a new rear main seal its finally ALIVE!!!!! We let the fuel pump run a while and then cranked it twice with the stop control pulled out and it half started the first time and i gave it a little gas and it started right up on the 2nd try. I had 20 PSI on the mechanical oil...
  16. oldshep

    Safe Starting Fluid ?

    The truck has had the engine out for 8 months and i just wanted it to start up quick so it could get oil pressure faster.
  17. oldshep

    Safe Starting Fluid ?

    Does anyone know if there is a starting fluid or something similar that lubricates the the cylinder walls and is easier on a diesel than ether. I heard that wd-40 might work . My engine is an LDT-465-1D. Your input is greatly appreciated.
  18. oldshep

    Deuce Modifications For Better Streetability

    If you want the ULTIMATE in streetabilty, bob it. My truck has been bobbed, rear hubs flipped, ouverson lockouts up front and air-o-matic so I oughta' be getting preety good fuel economy. Once I get the fuel tank in..................
  19. oldshep

    Do I Really Need GL-1 in my trans ?

    Thanks jasonjc. Does anyone know who makes the Mt-1 lube and where i could get it.
  20. oldshep

    Do I Really Need GL-1 in my trans ?

    Does a 3053-a really need GL - 1 and not GL-5. Will Gl-5 80-W90 hurt it. My main problem is that I cannot get 80-W90 GL-1 anywhere around Springfield,Mo. Thanks.
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