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I think the moment of truth comes when you shift into reverse and torque is applied instantly through an automatic under partial throttle conditions. The relatively thin t-case walls, without benefit of the earlier t-case's outside re-enforcing ribs just won't take the shock. Empty and under...

Joey, Get ahold of Damon Alonso (dma251). He's up in Washington state and has a line on axles and associated stuff. Tell him I sent you.

I'm told it's a design flaw in the t-case. My t-case is out and on the ground now and I'll try turning it backwards by hand; if it tries to hang up then something inside doesn't like being rotated the 'wrong way'. If it rolls through smoothly then it probably has to do with the torque generated...

Which t-case are you running? Post a picture of it and the offending part. I just found out that my t-case is in need of replacement and you're welcome to the bearing retainer if it's the right one. Can't guarantee condition of internals as it appears to have been subjected to fresh-water...

We just got another heads-up bulletin so I thought I'd pass it along. "Reverse Movements In M900 Series Trucks -- Do NOT back up M900 series trucks with the transfer case in low range. This WILL damage the transfer case up to and including breaking the case body casting; deadlining the vehicle"...

Welcome to the fold. First thing to do when contemplating a MV is to make sure it has a clear civilian title. Lots of guys have ended up with rolling parts piles 'cause the military title was not there or was messed up too badly in transfer to resurrect. Even on a good day, a lot of DMVs are...

Mil. Spec. wire is a pre-tinned copper; so that it solders easily and conducts good. The tinning also keeps the copper conductor from corroding as fast if exposed to the elements.

Where are the problem spots, Kenny? I tend to think in terms of making new if it's a panel or bracket. 11ga. is just short of 1/8" so spot filling with a wire welder is a possibility since that thickness wouldn't be as prone to warping from the heat as 16 or 18ga would be. The trick is to stitch...

2-0 welding lead makes excellent battery cable; and terminals are available at battery shops and welding supply houses. It would be better to make new cables as high amperage leads don't like to be spliced. Pull back the boot and you should see a retaining ring that holds the inner rubber sleeve...

A clog may be intermittant if whatever is the problem is loose in the tank or system. When it floats over to an orifice and gets in the way then your problem shows itself. I've seen leaves, bits of plastic wrapper, bits of duct tape, water at just the right level, a 'personal hygenic protective...

Is your new light switch push button or three-lever type? The push button ones are prone to problems of their own. and most people who have put the push button unit in have since gone back to the earlier style. I'd try swapping out components one at a time to see if things come back to life at...

Upstream of the filter would be very little if any vacuum but you'd be in unfiltered air. If you were downstream of the filter you'd definately be in a low pressure area and inches of vacuum would depend on how plugged the filter was. Remember too that the drive train breathers are all in the...

If you've got good power throughout the RPM range I might look at the injection pump; either timing or sticky governor components. If it's sluggish or falls off towards the higher engine speeds then maybe it's a fuel problem like filters partially clogged or weak in-tank pump.

Looks pretty good. I've had some dealings with the place and they seem to be pretty much on the up and up. To me, $9K sounds like top dollar though so you might want to be sure you want one that bad. However, if it's going to be a keeper for some time to come then what you pay is secondary to...

Just looked at the Quick Reference Catalog and I guess the lever on the TW-3 is closer in appearance to the Deuce's OEM switch. Your choice is steel lever Bendix p/n 283040X. The other two TW-3s are controls for vacuum applications. As far as this being the exact replacement? Can't say for sure...

Go to www.bendixvrc.com/itemDisplay.asp?documentID=4832 The control valves are on pages 30 and 31. TW-1 is a version number which is then broken down into lever and body material and finish. Another handy book to have is; www.bendixvrc.com/itemDisplay.asp?documentID=4631 I got my replacement...

I think they're so cheap that they invite replacement rather than repair. Bendix TW-1 Control Valve is what you'd ask an air brake shop for.

If the housings are untouched then the cartridge (center section) can be repaced as cheaply as the bearing and seal set since there's a little more to it than just dis-assembly and re-assembly. End play is practically non-existant but side play is there to allow for expansion. The run-out specs...

RE: brackets The rear brackets on the tailgate accept a loading ramp. Keeps the ramp locked in place so it doesn't come loose when you're halfway up or down with a hand truck full of stuff.

Drill Doctor, hands down. I've been doing machinist's work for years and only know one person good enough to sharpen drills by hand... and it ain't me! A copy of machinery's Handbook is good to have. If you're into older repair processes; several of them maybe a decade apart are invaluable...