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The longest I have been without EMC power is 12 days. My MEP003A ran virtually continuously during that time. I only stopped the generator occasionally to check the oil. Ran perfectly. I mostly pulled fuel from my M35A2 and M35A3 deuces. Drove the trucks to town and topped off. I would...

I also have other diesel equipment. I have a John Deere 5520 and John Deere 4600 tractors, a deuce, a diesel F250 and a diesel Jetta. I simply pull fuel from those tanks and it is always fresh.

PM is very important. When you found crud in the tank, the first thing you should have done is clean the tank and lines, replace fuel filter, clean filter screens on the pumps and change the oil and oil filter before you ever tried to start the engine. You mentioned that the louvers weren't...

I'll be coming and driving my M35A3. I'll bring some food and drinks. If you need anything special, please let me know.

I have a suggestion. Drive your truck to the nearest U-haul trailer rental and ask them to let you connect the U-haul trailer wiring on one of their trailers to your truck and see what happens. You can tell them that you intend to rent a trailer later but just want to check out your truck to...

As others have stated, it is most likely that your starter relay stuck closed and caused the problem. However, since you have stated that you have installed a key activated starter switch and don't use the OEM starter button, this is also a potential cause. Is the key switch you are using...

I was working at a creamery in the UK near Chard in England. I was installing a new and expensive process control system that had the computers mounted inside a stainless steel enclosure. A Danish company was also on site, performing some stainless steel pipe installation. A Danish welder put...

That is a very puzzling problem, but I would think the problem has to lie in the truck, not the trailer. I couldn't tell from your video, but does the left light on the truck mimic the trailers left light in that it also goes out when the door is open?

I have an A3 that I've had for almost 10 years now. I had the check valve plug up about once per year. I always carry wrenches to remove the check valve and clean it. The check valve would always be plugged up with what looked like tobacco from a cigarette and green slime, along with...

I wouldn't try to install a CTIS on an A2 deuce. A lot of effort and trouble. If you want an operating CTIS on a deuce, buy an A3.

Make sure you are familiar with operating the M35A2 and simple maintenance procedures before driving back. Read the TMs. There are some significant differences between operating a deuce and other trucks. The first thing that gets new owners is the unique shift pattern. Make sure your master...

Gimp, The OP said he had two batteries but bought four new battery terminals.

Make sure the battery terminals and posts are clean and tight. Definitely charge the batteries fully before doing anything else. If you don't have a 24V charger, you can charge each battery separately. Don't try to short across any terminals unless you are absolutely familiar with the wiring...

Should also help keep rodents out as well! Looks good.

When you say the fuel pump is not working, exactly what do you mean? 1. Pump does not run. 2. Pump runs, but doesn't pump fuel. I would troubleshoot the in-tank pump first.

Replaced the speedometer cable in my M35A3. A royal pain!

I've had very bad luck with the Chinese seal beams. I would recommend looking for NOS American manufactured.

The last time I bought it on Ebay. I bought 6 gallons of military surplus. There is almost always bulk military surplus DOT 5 on Ebay or MV parts suppliers. Don't buy DOT 5.1 as it is totally different from DOT 5. The time before that I bought two gallons at the Georgia Rally.

I firmly believe DOT 5 is superior to DOT 3 or 4. I've used DOT 5 in my deuces, motorcycles and some cars, and have never had a problem. It is not hard to bleed the brakes on a deuce, just follow the instructions. DOT 5 is only prohibitively expensive if you go to the auto parts store. It is...

I am totally at a loss. Ron was a very good guy and a good friend. The family is in our prayers.