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  1. m38inmaine

    M1008 Driveshaft Length Please

    Will be picking up my M1008 in VA soon and want to make sure the replacement shaft I have is the correct length. Would someone please measure the rear shaft length main body center to center of the caps and post the measurement? 800 miles + from home is not a good time to discover you brought...
  2. m38inmaine

    CUCV'S in VA WIN Today

    I think I won a CUCV pickup in VA today but no official word yet. Was wondering if anyone inspected them. I took a chance and was hoping someone here may have looked them over and could help. Noticed a red tag tied to the steering wheels of a few, any idea what they say, perhaps drained...
  3. m38inmaine

    New "C" Turbo Install

    After a long and expensive run around(3 turbos to make one) I finally have a fresh rebuilt "C" turbo to install on the deuce. The "D" turbo looks to be a recent replacement and very nice, its going to a SS member who was kind enough to help me get this project on track. Here are a couple of...
  4. m38inmaine

    Deuce Mud Run Advice Needed

    The local fairgrounds is going to have a mudrun and I was looking for some advice on how to better get through it, its going to be low impact I believe. Just curious on what range/gears/tire pressure etc.. I usually baby my equipment and stick to the tar but I thought a little green iron...
  5. m38inmaine

    4 Color MERDC Pattern Needed

    I tried downloading TB 43-0209 here but it stalls out and I don't even know if its the 1976 version. If you have a copy of this pattern from the manual I would greatly appreciate it.
  6. m38inmaine

    Composite Light Lense Fit/Availability

    I recently bought 2 sets(front/rear)of composite light lenses from Frank's for my deuce as the ones I have now are badly faded. The lights are original Prestolite units. When the lenses arrived I noticed the screws were pretty flimsy, not like the origianals which appear to be stainless or...
  7. m38inmaine

    Aervoe Paint Warning

    I ordered a can of Aervoe 997B(24084) semi gloss olive drab from one of the MVM advertisers. When it arrived the label on the can is correct, however the cap and inside under the cap on the can lists WWII 987A. So I tried some and sure enough it was WWII 987A. I called Aervoe customer service...
  8. m38inmaine

    Poll Spring or Box Seat

    Which do you prefer and why. This topic came up in the mess tent and thought it would make a good poll. I prefer the box, more room, extra storage compartment, no amusement park ride on the rough stuff.
  9. m38inmaine

    Inner Windshield Gaps/Leaks Gasket Tip

    I recently bought a used inner windshield to replace a rusty one on the truck. After I installed it I noticed a larger than normal gap around the frame. After taking several comparison measurements I discovered that someone had installed the rubber gasket around the frame backwards. The...
  10. m38inmaine

    Level Wind on Deuce Winch?

    Is it possible to bolt on a level wind from a 5-ton winch on to a deuce winch? There is one in a local yard and thought it might be nice to have.
  11. m38inmaine

    Turbo Parts Source

    I am looking for a parts source so I can replace the bearing and O ring in my "C" turbo, I checked with memphis but they wanted to sell a complete kit for $140+. Thanks.
  12. m38inmaine

    Speedometer Troubleshooting Help-Fixed!

    Since I picked up the deuce the speedo has not worked. I disconnected it at the drive gear and spun it up with a cordless drill and the speedo works fine. I took the gear drive off and took it apart and cleaned it and it looks fine. There is a "paddle" that sticks out from the gear drive into...
  13. m38inmaine

    Spring or box seat-which has more room?

    My truck has the spring seat and on my recent 18hr trip home I found it quite cramped and close to the steering wheel. I am 5' 10" 155lbs so not being a giant I expected more room behind the wheel. I tried every adjustment on it and none seems to help. I was curious if the box seat might...
  14. m38inmaine

    Flame heater removal progress check

    I am removing the flame heater in order to install the either start kit. The kit came with three plugs to plug off flame heater parts removed. So far I have removed and plugged the two ports on the intake elbow, re-used the jam nut on the plug for the fuel nozzle opening. The final plug goes...
  15. m38inmaine

    How To remove passenger back cushion?

    I would like to replace the back cushion on the passengers seat but I don't see how to remove it. The back is diamond plate and I see no bolts or screws that would attach the cushion to the frame, nor on the sides. Whats holding that sucker on? Thanks.
  16. m38inmaine

    Gasket Set ID Help

    Can anyone tell if this gasket kit includes the new style head gaskets? Thanks for the help.
  17. m38inmaine

    My Deuce is Home from PA Mechanicsburg!

    It was a long cold trip but my first deuce is home. It took 12 hours to get there, stayed the night right across from the DRMS gate. Arrived at 7:30 as scheduled and then the fun begins. GL has a little 8 1/2x11 paper sign on a building door, find a office in a corner of the warehouse, find...
  18. m38inmaine

    EUC Approved!!!

    Received a letter from the Defense Logistics Agency yesterday reminding me of the regulations concerning the property I bid on. Today I checked my EUC status and it says approved :D Now just waiting for the paid invoice. So if you get a letter from DLA I suspect your approval will follow...
  19. m38inmaine

    More Heater Kit observations/needs

    After looking over the parts breakdown of the heater kit in the parts tm I noticed that they show an elbow(item 20)that uses the lower hole near the forward edge of the fender wrather than the hole in the engine side panel door. This would allow the intake hose more room and not be kinked by...
  20. m38inmaine

    OK, another heater question

    Just got my NOS M35 heater kit and I noticed two things. 1. No "HI-OFF-LOW plate for the switch, and not listed in the contents sheet. 2. The two brackets that bolt to the fender and frame to support the blower/core in the engine compartment on the left fender are not included or listed. Are...
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