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    5 TON TIRES ON DEUCE?

    Hopefully we have saved the poster from making a heavy mistake...good job ...
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    M107

    A genuine USMC model... good for you... I have the plug for the end of your cable new for $25. Does not have any of the wiring, but has the spring loaded cover...rampartsllc@aol.com
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    Removal of fuel pump

    There were special bolts originally on the M38A1 which had an extended head allowing the use of an open end wrench to remove and replace...the hex head was extended about two inches so it stuck out and was easy to get at... I think Brent Mullins in TX had some oem ones. The original pump had...
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    2 1/2 ton fire truck auction

    RE: Re: RE: 2 1/2 ton fire truck auction I remember the John Bean units with the CJ5 (M38A1) engines showing up at farm auctions a few years back...
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    16 speed automatic caterpillar transmission

    400 HP sure makes the difference.
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    2 1/2 ton fire truck auction

    RE: Re: RE: 2 1/2 ton fire truck auction The Body is apparently the Davey Air Compressor Company unit, but built by John Bean... the Chassis as mentioned above is a M35 A2 Non turbo, by the pic. The originals were built on the Gasser Chassis as shown in the Black and Whites. The folks...
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    16 speed automatic caterpillar transmission

    The control valve body for them is a bear to keep operating. They were in the first series M915 trucks. I scrapped 10 of the trannys a few years ago. The air system was dirty on those trucks and they needed a air dryer and filter. You might try the guys at White Owl, or SouthEastern. or...
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    M35A2 Cold Weather Starting problems

    You can hook your car and the wifes, or other, car each up to one of the batteries to give them a charge.. After a while, leave em hooked on and try to start her again.. if nothing, its possible that the starter relay on the side of the block has puked or the starter itself, if no cranking at...
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    carburator

    As a point toward value, The last new one I had a couple of years ago sold for $325. So, don't throw any cores away...shaft holes can be rebushed and lots of minor things can be fixed on the old ones...etc etc...
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    5 TON TIRES ON DEUCE?

    That pic looks like 1400 x 20... from the Bridge truck... 1100 x 20 will fit the Deuce. Be careful.
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    CUCV lock hub

    Time to get the hard copy manuals, for sure.
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    CUCV import?

    Talk to a customs broker specializing in vehicles... some of them have offices at the major Ports of Entry..
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    In major need of 5 ton front winch leed

    I have a complete Front Winch setup with chain lead available here on the truck for $1500, you come take it off... on another vein, Check with Sarafan, in Hollywood FL, I think I saw what you want there last week... www.sarafan.com Sam Winer in Akron, OH is closer to you and they have...
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    How do you properly drive a deuce manual??

    When driving a loaded deuce, I always start in low range and run thru the bottom 4 and then split shift to hi 3... just a matter of routine... All of you folks who love to slip the clutch and start in second high must wonder why the clutches don't last very long or love the smell of burning...
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    Is it just me...

    ahso, I clicked on the AD from GL and it took me to it's site as a live link... I then signed in to my GL account and surfed around and then came back here with no problemos... even went to y watchlist. My MAC is working OK... I would suggest that you have your browser contact GL directly...
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    Is it just me...

    So, we are able to bid on GL thru the SS Site? I be confused again. I just go to the GL site and sign into my account and bid... Sorta like trying to buy a car on a Newspaper's Site from a Dealer's ad... you might wind up with a lifetime subscription or a carful of old newsprint...
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    Found this truck today..

    Looks like a run of the mill M543A2 Hard top, heater, soft tire(s) , no spare, and bad brakes. In most cases a fill and bleed and a couple wheel cylinders or a master or a AirPak will take care of that.. All three winches look OK??? can't see em in pix... boom cable looks loose... Hard to...
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    m52 tractor questions.

    The A1 would be the Mack...but outwardly look the same...maybe the air cleaner hookup?? Transmission is overdrive...unlike the MF. Yes, it would have the glad hands in front. Not many around for sure.
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    M105A2 trailer tarp installation

    Well, the answer is in the FedLog... MS 51323-28 is 2540-00-741-6338 End use is Truck Cargo, 2320-00-835-8520. was superseded by 2540-01-434-0944 and currently holds Ordnance #s 12450519, 12490241, and 12450241-1 All of which fit the M35 Cargo Truck. What you are seeing on the trailer...
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    New Deuce Pictures / what is this cable

    When that new style light switch burns up on you, I have new original style 3 lever ones for $50.
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