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Hi; I obtained an adapter that converts the 2 pin old style cable end to the newer NATO cable end. I do not think that they are really common and you will have to look a while to find one. They do exist. RL

I would tell you that I have a 20' older style 2 pin slave cable and did obtain an adapter that converts the 2 pin cable end to the Nato Coaxial type end that connects to the NATO slave port currently in use. RL

Be sure to use a tubing wrench when you try to loosen the flares on the wheel cylinders. Apply a liberal dose of PB Blaster or WD40 the day before to soak in and loosen up the rust. The good thing is that these trucks are not typically driven much in the salt and snow so they do not have the...

I just acquired one at the MTA and it is about 20'. I have a nato adapter that will convery the two pin end to the nato end. I am pleased and glad I have it. RL

My Deuce is Nato 3 color camo and I guess adding black to that flat OD green just makes it even "HOTTER!" RL

In my experience when a thermal clutch fan fails the fan stops engaging and properly cooling the truck. The test is to check the fan with the truck at temperature, but not overheated. With the engine off, spin the fan with your hand and it should stop in less than a revolution. Also check...

I know that YANKEEDEUCE has his deuce painted gloss black and the truck is nicknamed "Black Beauty". Here is a recent picture of the truck RL

No question that shop estimates are a can of worms. I left the industry as an information specialist and estimate writer a few years ago simply as I could not find an honest shop to work for. I am not condemning all shops, but I have a set of standards and I guess my morals are a bit better...

I offer the following strictly as being my opinion and what I can look up in Mitchell on Demand for estimated times. I just checked my book for the times involved with the work to R and R the rear brakes including wheel cylinders coupled with replacing the front rotors and calipers and install...

I have a 1991 suburban (Same windshield) with is from CA and the original gasket was fine so I would look for cracking and dry rot before I condemn the old gasket. You can easily do the job yourself. You will need a helper as the windshield is heavy and the idea is to not break the new one...

DOT5 or DOT3? That is the question..... I would agree about the DOT5 fluid and the idea of changing over to DOT3. I would guess (and this is pure speculation on my part) that the corrosion comes when the system becomes empty and then air/moisture can enter into it. It probably does not help...

If you are disassembling the hubs to change the wheel cylinders you should plan on greasing the wheel bearings. This is PM and will be a somewhat messy addition to the brake work, but will be a good investment of your time. I would have a couple of seals, both inner and outer on hand along...

Do you register the trailer for gross weight, or tare? If you do not haul anything and only use it for display, then I would register it for the empty weight. It also may be possible for you to register the trailer in another state, even though you live in the people's communist republic of...

You have two devices that make your starter engage electrically. There is the switch. That can be checked with an ohm meter and you can verify if it is actually closing the contacts or not. The other is a magnetic relay on the side of the motor above the starter. A loose connection can cause...

I clean brake shoes that are splattered with either oil or brake fluid with brake cleaner as described above. I also sand the brake surface to take off the top layer of contaminated material. I am talking about mostly "freshening" the surface and this seems to remove the discolored material from...

the proof is in the pudding I just finished a 300 mile round trip and if the proof is in the puddling all I can say is that I can hear the turbo on a D model turbo equipped truck. Now if that is not an imprvement I don't know what is. I noticed that at cruise without laying hard into the...

My deuce came out of the Amry with a virtually new depot rebuilt LDS in it. The truck runs out great and I could not imagine what it would be like to not have the LDS... (I am spoiled I guess) The temps run 160-170 most of the year and 180 when it is hot out and I am working it. I have a...

I would check each corner for loose bearings, then for bent rims, and then for tires that are way out of balance or out of round. This is a process of elimination and you have to start with the integrity of the wheel hub and tires, then tie rod ends and then relay rod, and the steering box...

Hey everyone; I just finished changing the last two of my wheel cylinders on my deuce. I wanted to post this simply to point out that if you find one that is either leaking or is in tough shape, I would suggest you change them all. Let me tell you what i found. On all of my wheel cylinders...

I have a set of Winter Shift boots installed to cut down on the noise and heat/cold. That made a big difference in the road noise factor. The only reason I installed the muffler above the flange is so I can remove it if I want to return the truck to completely stock configuration. Initially...