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  1. dittle

    Over heated my Deuce. Got a couple questions

    Answer to #3 (my opinion entirely) is that as long as you didn't lock the engine up it will probably be ok, but I would watch fluids the next couple of times to make sure you don't make anything. Any idea what your temp gauge was at?
  2. dittle

    flasher control location?

    There are 2 different types of the controller, but the base of each is the same size (so that is uses the same bolt holes). One of them is short and square with lots of fins on it. The other is really tall and skinny with very few fins on it. My Deuce had the tall one but it burnt out the...
  3. dittle

    New Guy. I have some concerns...

    Here is a question that I came up with when reading this thread in regards to the heat with way overfill on the oil. Wouldn't having the tranny overfilled by that much actually make the tranny cool less effeciently as well? These trucks don't have a tranny cooler so for the tranny to actually...
  4. dittle

    WTH, Found a tank today.

    Actually the solid rubber tracks are the older type. The new one is the replaceable pad type. Just look at current issue M1A1's and the M60A3's. All of them have the replaceable pad tracks. The tracks are not hard on the asphault (unless its very thin) unless you start neutral steering them...
  5. dittle

    WTH, Found a tank today.

    Totally agree Yohan. Should have noted that we have only done this on flat ground :-D. Anything with a grade and we get another one of our 60's to do the work. With the 10A if you go more than 2 or 3 mph pulling one of these you're going way to fast, normally our ground guides have to slow...
  6. dittle

    20x32x14 Maintenance Tent

    I like the screen door mod, the original doors on these things don't last too long out in the wind.
  7. dittle

    WTH, Found a tank today.

    And no you don't have to worry about it getting out of control due to speed, the 10A doesn't go fast enough in low gear to have to worry about it and the tracks have enough resistance to them that they stop pretty quick once you quit pulling.
  8. dittle

    WTH, Found a tank today.

    We've moved our M60's with a 10,000lb forklift that they use on base called a M10A with the 400lb Heavy Towbar (and heavy is an understatement). Just unhook the tranny at the final drives so all you're turning is the track and it will move it. Don't know if I would try to take it a mile like...
  9. dittle

    Deuce electrical system help needed

    Singars is a radio unit, does not come with every vehicle.
  10. dittle

    WTH, Found a tank today.

    Heres a picture so you can compare. The desert camo is an M60A1 that saw action with the Marines in Desert Storm. The OD Green tank is our M60 "slick".
  11. dittle

    WTH, Found a tank today.

    That is a M60 "slick" (not an A1). Compared it to both our slick and A1 at the museum. The way you can tell is by the bottom of the turret. On the slick you what you see it what you have, on an A1 the turret angles up there by the gun mantle.
  12. dittle

    My First Military "Vehicle"

    Gonna lean towards the A1 also as I thought that the 2nd air line (that your's doesn't have) got added with the A2s.
  13. dittle

    Which Corner location is the right one?

    Ok, gotcha. Thanks for the info
  14. dittle

    Which Corner location is the right one?

    Call me ignorant but why would you want an extra bolt rubbing against the inside of the cover.?????....all it will do it add another hold eventually. I don't have any of those bolts on the bows that I have on my Deuce, was that way when I got the truck out of Camp Dodge.
  15. dittle

    Practical uses for a Deuce

    1. Hauling vets in a parade to show my appreciation to them 2. Towing the neighbor's broken down Deuce (blew a fuel line) 3. Hauling this winter's heating supply of wood pellets home in 1 load versus 3 or 4 4. Used it to blow out my sprinkler system 5. Being the envy of my neighbors (even...
  16. dittle

    New M35a2 in Minnesota

    Hey, I recognize that shed :-D. Nice looking truck, you'll enjoy it.
  17. dittle

    Deuce and Other Trucks seen during Israel Trip

    Interesting, thanks for posting.
  18. dittle

    M109A3 in the truck pull

    Did they allow weight to be put in the back of the trucks for traction? If so I'm thinking a load Deuce would do a full pull with no problem.
  19. dittle

    m35a2 need a flasher my 70 Kaiser

    With your motor pool I would hope you had some spare parts laying around :-D
  20. dittle

    I would like to thank the DOD, The US Army, and lastly...

    Now I know where all of my OT from '07 went........
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