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  1. emr

    Primary fuel filter problem

    I go for the mil set up also, they have worked in every part of the worlds climates since the 50's ...I have em with the bigger hole and the smaller hole, I am glad to see someone has the knowledge to say just use the bigger hole, as for the longer one in the primary, i have seen em with a deep...
  2. emr

    How safe to tow a Deuce with another Deuce?

    A Major brake adjustment is adjusting the top and bottom of each shoe to 10,000 at the top and 20,000 at the bottom , it takes a few times to get em on, then about 3000 miles they are suggested to have a minor brake adjustment just doing the tops, then anmother 3 a complete major again, My...
  3. emr

    Cargo cover

    Also I have done this before, cutting one down, I left it long ebough so i folded it under to the second bow so it stayed put and layed a rope in the fold first and then when on i pulled the rope and it looked perfect just like the old style top only covers, then u just need a end curtain i...
  4. emr

    Cargo cover

    I have one that has a door cut in the back flap that u would cut off anyway for 150 half of the regular cost....fyi...in NJ ...:-D
  5. emr

    1400x20s on M813

    I run 65 in my 14;s and they are just fine all around, i am trying 75 in the front just for they hay but have no time on them yet. my mich XL;s in duels on the deuce i run 50 rear and 60 front, sweet ride.I watch for wear alot, and that is what i go by mostly, i want good even wear and i rotate...
  6. emr

    CARC spray cans?

    I think the only one is Military vehicles magazine , AS far as one that counts and worth getting on a regular basis,...militaryvehiclesmagazine.com it is the one that everybody uses, it could be the oldest, since the early 70;s and currently haveing a problem with the owners of the...
  7. emr

    Desert Camo CUCV?

    There are 2 tans , the first war was a semi gloss almost, and smooth, the curret conflict has a duller and much more gritty texture, arvoe has an awesome match .they were all solid in these conflicts but of course like everything else a vehicle with different styles made it in alot, one quick...
  8. emr

    1948 willys jeep

    My first Jeep was a 48, the 329 may be a deal braker, it will probably drop drive shafts, if U get on it on hard pack, Have seen that before, My M38 has a 255 Buick V6 that pushes 155 horse and is dangerous in second, and I have 11 inch cj 5 brake set up on it and it stops just fine, so that is...
  9. emr

    CARC spray cans?

    simply use the paint sold by the guys in the hobby, Arvoe, gilespie etc. it is that easy, they are all over the MV mag, in ads, all paint will last years on the shelf and on the truck , all paint must be shaken from time to time, and spray cans must be shaken even when relativly new and alot...
  10. emr

    springer seat

    I have a brand new complete spring seat but in Northern NJ, for 160, not sure if That would help...Randy
  11. emr

    Steel Soldiers MVPA Convention Award

    WOW! Sounds like U guys did an Outstanding Job !!! Thanks for all your hard work. it sure seemed worth every second...:-D
  12. emr

    My mule before and after

    Super NICE !!!! Would just add something U already know, the traction of those tires will cause wear fast if not driven with a feathers touch on hard surface, The reason for those mule NDT's being so round is they have so much traction they needed to slide a little, but that was for alot of...
  13. emr

    Coleman's Surplus Snatch Blocks

    I have both most common styles in the shoe pic...for 35 bucks. they are so close its not really much to worry about, I also have some galvanized ones that were in service , they do have a slightly heavier case wall on the sides, the shiping is 13:95 flat rate box, they fit right in, FYI...
  14. emr

    Highway speed of 5ton

    U do not want one, these are tactical vehicles, u can make it go a little faster, But it was never designed to do it, U would be a danger on the road, Really please do not think i am being anything but honest, but looking at them u should know from your vehicle experience this is a no go, they...
  15. emr

    How safe to tow a Deuce with another Deuce?

    There is no need at all to remove a drive shaft from a deuce for any lenght of time, Read Read alot of the threads about this, U will be much wiser if U do. but I will say never never ride any distance with the tow bar fully extended, it is much weaker, alot , it should be almost all the way in...
  16. emr

    Where to buy end curtain rope?

    The black nylon is newer, use 1/2 or 3/8 hemp/style the fuzzy stuff rope from your hardware store for that good ol military feeling, and replace all the rest with real rope...thats what they used to come with, all is available prety easy.
  17. emr

    Jerry Can Strap: What is NSN on old one?

    U have to take the holder out to use the strap correctly, its only 4 bolts. and weebee and newlife canvas will give U the best U can use. nice and thick, i have about 4 different textures or thickness's but all the same width, direct from the military. heavy cotton duck is the coolest, that u...
  18. emr

    Suicide doors?

    :cookoo:... just kidding...
  19. emr

    Deuce Engine paint

    I do not belive that all were that way, mostly opinion here, I have never seen light blue, but sure like knowing it was done, that is vary cool, I do believe alot were OD from the factory, I have not seen a trace of another color in or on the 6 or so motors I have either pulled or painted, Now...
  20. emr

    Gillespie shelf life?

    I have paint for years, If U shake it up on a regular basis and flip the cans at least now and then , U will be doing yourself a big favor, I have taken paint from people that they said was bad, sure it was either completly separated or close, all it takes is patience, and some times I have had...
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