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    16.00x20 tires on 1953 m139

    I have a nice parts truck for you .... only 3000 miles away in VT....all running gear, no winch...$2000
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    Steering box lubrication question...

    they usually got filled with GAA when they started to leak.. you may run into the same problem if you change it out...If you want to get rid of most of the GAA...heat the box with your Bernzomatic with the plug out and put a air fitting in the top and give it a few psi and a lot of the grease...
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    Trailer question

    The ton and a half is the conservative rating for offroad... You can put a bunch more in it for on paved or improved gravel roads.. The weak point will be the tires.. have good tires and check the max load rating for them... 1100s as on the M34..will give you more clearance and carrying...
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    Douglas Connector Plating

    Most of the MV shows on the East coast have dealers with new Douglas parts.. In fact, White Owl for years had the nice gummint harness repair kits at these shows and now has recently put some on ebay.. I would use clearcoat spray on my new ones after assembly if I wanted to keep em...
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    R6602 Troubles

    Before taking off the heads, do a compression check on all cylinders and then a pressure leakdown test .. will isolate to the one head possibly... and maybe even point to the oil cooler or other malady. Doing the testing from the other side.. use the coolant/radiator pressure test with the...
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    Good ideas for screw extraction, please

    you may be able to drill a hole right thru it and use a screw extractor without too much trouble.. Secondly, you need a washer on the bolt holding the alternator in the adjustment bracket.. some folks are able to burn them out and rethread the hole..., or weld a smaller bolt to the stub and...
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    cargo cover eyelet question

    New style is heat applied...all you have to do is replace em with brass grommets and run the rubber bungee cord thru the hole... I still like the ropes and hooks, myself.. Ozone doesn't eat em....
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    M 35 mulitfuel questions

    It will say 1C or 1D on the engine tag...RF corner.. raise the idle up with the hand throttle a little...see how it settles out... You are not supposed to idle em at low RPM any way...always pull them up to a grand for any lengthy idling...
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    M55A2

    there was a M55 in CT a while back...cheap money....under $5 K as I remember
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    1940's Snow Go Blowers

    RE: 1940 They would have a specialized manual from Marmon Herrington with an additional manual from the folks at SnoGo.. as it was a low production... in the hundreds, I believe, there probably is only a civilian manual compendium in existance.. See Crismon book to see if covered there and...
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    new Deuce help with info,manufacturer??

    RE: duece As you are reluctant to share VIN info for help.. the help you get will be sketchy at best.. Remember that folks who have many years experience with these trucks have tried to help you and your "old piece of paper" has you convinced that the experts are wrong. The aftermarket...
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    Push Pull Light Switch WW2

    got 6 new original WW2 light switches complete with knob and lock... Why pay $75 for a repro when you can have an original for $125? PM me at rampartsllc@aol.com for purchase.. all replies will be time stamped for fairness. I will be at a car show all weekend and no replies til next week Thanks
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    Help ID a transfercase

    Seems to be one shifter shaft not connected? The banjo diff is surely GM style run the GM number past the CCKW collectors to see if it is common WW2 or newer.
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    got my first deuce how bad did i get burned?

    RE: got my first duece how bad did i get burned? In the long run, as I have said constantly...have your 40 year old trucks delivered to you. You can fix all the problems at your leisure at home. A hook can pick you up and take you home for probably $3 a mile.. take out the rear drive shaft...
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    I need M939 Generator HELP!

    Engine to Frame ground?
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    Deuce leak

    With a heater you have two hose clamps, one wire, and two ventilation hose clamps and maybe two bracket screws to contend with...still beats working around the fender
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    boiling batteries.

    Each alternator is independently internally regulated...check the output of each and replace the one which has the bad regulator.. as they are 12V units with isolated ground any local alternator shop should be able to fix it for about $35 Vermont Prices...
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    What's this?

    It is the control valve for your windshield wiipers which is described in detail in the operator's manual for your truck. TM 9-2320-209-10 which you should be reading in bed every night until you are totally familiar with your unit.
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    injectors leaking

    I would query Bosch regarding installation procedure or see a Chevy mechanic in a bar after he gets out of work for the tricks of the trade...
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    injectors

    M1009 see your chevy dealer... M109 see your friendly MV dealer...(of course M109 was a gas engine anyway, wasn't it?)
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