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  1. ranchhopper

    Another 1009 IP problem

    Pulled the glow plugs no fuel came out of anywhere the pump was new unused.
  2. ranchhopper

    Another 1009 IP problem

    I needed to take the leaky IP off the 1009 and replace it so I found a new one on GL for a CUCV and got it for a great price. I put it in the truck and cranked and cranked and no fuel to the injectors. The fuel has plenty of pressure coming into the pump from the filter and has fuel in the top...
  3. ranchhopper

    Catastrophic Failures

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvMl8LUzQnk I think this applies on a grand scale GE locomotive eats a turbocharger and is running on its own oil.
  4. ranchhopper

    WW2 water cans worth anything?

    Ok thanks I may just give it to a friend to put on his jeep.
  5. ranchhopper

    WW2 water cans worth anything?

    I found this a couple days ago no holes minimum of rust monarch 44 US stamped in top under handle I assume the 44 stands for 1944 manufacture.. I know regular jerry cans are a dime a dozen does world war two cans bring any money these days I would probably sell it if its worth the time to clean...
  6. ranchhopper

    Paint Woes / price check

    I have painted many MVs with CARC pretty easy really its a pretty forgiving paint sticks to most anything just wear a good mask. I am rebuilding a mack superliner and the paint cost to have it done professionally is crazy so I'm doing it myself in a base coat clear coat. Not perfect have a few...
  7. ranchhopper

    Iola Wi show/rally canceled for 2017

    And the lawyers shut down another event same old crap in a new age most would opt to cancel an event than risk being sued for one thing or another.
  8. ranchhopper

    M35a2 stacks moved

    Here is the bobbed deuce I put a V8 caterpillar into since I had to raise the whole body three inches I ran a straight pipe under the cab and used a tee behind the cab for dual stacks sorry I didn't have a better picture.
  9. ranchhopper

    What Air Ride seat base ?

    I have an air seat from a piece of heavy equipment they sit on top of a tool box they are lo pro PM me.
  10. ranchhopper

    GP Spray Painting info on equipment getting out of control.

    Spray paint will come off with brake clean I use it for that purpose all the time spray paint has no hardner in it so its easy to clean off.
  11. ranchhopper

    New 6.2L Rebuild, Won't start

    Is the line on top of the pump lined up with the line on the front where the pump bolts up to if its clocked to much your timing will be off there too.
  12. ranchhopper

    m35a2 door swap

    Every time I found a parts truck with pins I could get out I took them I still have five or six sets sitting in the shop.
  13. ranchhopper

    M1009/Blazer Tailgate Cables

    I have a used set sitting here I probably wont ever use.
  14. ranchhopper

    Fiberglass hardtop install

    The one I bought in florida had ribs that ran from window to window across the top inside for added strength I installed a headliner in mine screwing it to the support ribs cost me $600 dollars worth every penny.
  15. ranchhopper

    xm818 bed opinions

    If your going for a balanced look find a set of deuce rear bumperettes and put them on then cut the bed down just past the bumperettes that way it doesn't look to short.
  16. ranchhopper

    5 ton aluminum rims

    You may be able to machine out the centers if it doesn't need much to get it to fit since they are a (budd) stud indexed wheel. Measure the axle flange and post it up there may be some sitting in someones shed with the right center hole cutting them down wouldn't take much as long as there is...
  17. ranchhopper

    5 ton aluminum rims

    The center is the key with rockwells regular semi tractor rims are probably not going to fit over the hub.
  18. ranchhopper

    5 ton aluminum rims

    There are three types of wheel ball and seat (budd), hub piloted and Dayton the budd style wheel is the older style and they will fit your truck I have a whole bunch of them I run 11R24.5 tubeless tires on them.
  19. ranchhopper

    Has anyone ever just put a camper shell on a deuce instead of modifying a M109?

    Wow that looks pretty easy to lay over on its side the out board tires and rims have been removed making it even more unstable.
  20. ranchhopper

    Air horn woes

    No sound clips but lots of them on u-tube for the Nathan airchime K5LLA.
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