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  1. cattlerepairman

    m35a3 air intake on the m35a2

    Montaillou, the A2 cap inserts very loosely into the vertical A3 intake pipe. I also think that it must go OVER the pipe, otherwise you invite water to seep in and run down inside the pipe. I have not measured actual diameters, yet. I will look at some options; there are rubber/silicone reducers...
  2. cattlerepairman

    REO M275 truck tractor

    This could be the air pack being in need of a rebuild. If it happens after you applied the brakes, it could also be the small drain hole inside the Master Cylinder that is clogging. Here is some reading: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?136067-Deuce-brakes-locking-up
  3. cattlerepairman

    m35a3 air intake on the m35a2

    I received my A3 air filter assembly and short side panel. I have two observations and one question: - the short A3 side panel does not fit the A2 without serious modification. It is overall too wide and tapered, whereas the A2 needs a straight top edge. I think cutting the A2 panel is less...
  4. cattlerepairman

    A real trooper

    I get what Jeepsinker is saying. The multifuel in its variants is a six decades old design that is nowhere near as reliable as a modern diesel. The multi is not a bad engine by any stretch - but it is what it is. Even rebuilt it will leak. I had the NOS heads checked for plane, the deck as well...
  5. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    fpchief, that does not look like a parts truck. That looks like something that, when cleaned up and running, yields enough $$ for three parts trucks. Good on you for towing it home!
  6. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    That looks really interesting! You mean, you will get to keep ALL your fillings when you hit a pot hole with that suspension?
  7. cattlerepairman

    Smaller steering wheel........

    What he said!
  8. cattlerepairman

    M35A2 No battery power

    Yes, both on solenoid. Good safety pointer, davidb.
  9. cattlerepairman

    Re-torquing the "new style" multifuel head gasket

    I can attest that the correctly torqued newest-style gasket definitely needed a retorque after the initial hours of running. I was surprised by how "off" some of the nuts were. I would recommend a retorque.
  10. cattlerepairman

    M35A2 No battery power

    You can turn her over by jumping the starter solenoid and battery +. The good old making sparks with a big a** screwdriver method. No in tank pump though, so she may have a hard time getting fuel after sitting for a long long time. If she fires up, she will run and drive without any electrics...
  11. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Still hauling sandbags and supplies during the flood. Day 7 today. Went through water up to the hubs today...but new silicone boots, new axle seals etc. should be ok. I will check once the mess is over. A few interesting things...oil burn of about 2 quarts in the first two days. No...
  12. cattlerepairman

    Coolant pressure?

    Yes. Mine definitely does that. I was paranoid and put an exhaust gas probe on it at the local garage (sniff the "gas" coming out when you open the cap; if it is exhaust gas there is a head gasket leak). Nada. Just coolant pressure. Mine also has not read the TM and dislikes coolant being filled...
  13. cattlerepairman

    m35a2c camper conversion

    Hey, the price appears to have been right! The shorter box gives you 2ft of ledge at the end of the box which is cool to step out and then onto a ladder. You can even do a generator box on that ledge and storage for fuel etc. Not sure about the above-cab area, simply because of structural (you...
  14. cattlerepairman

    Time to get some issues under control

    Wow...supposed to go to 'nam and instead being forgotten in a warehouse for at least 15 years! If the frame is straight and the axle tubes are, too (I suppose), I would consider getting the spring packs redone. A competent shop can set them up as you need, with fresh U-bolts. You are in the...
  15. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Working my truck for four straight days now.... So far managed to not submerge above the hubs..close, though. Burning about 3/4 of a tank of diesel per day, needed 2 quarts of engine oil this morning, running fine, no fuss, no issues (other than the darn wiper blade on the civvy conversion...
  16. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    My area is facing severe flooding. Queen Lola was at work, hauling sand bags today. A front loader can deliver about 100 bags, a loader about 250 and Lola carries 500+. Monday the river will crest. My basement is getting wet as we speak but I am much better off than many others in the...
  17. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    The gun mount is great for holding drink cups, too!
  18. cattlerepairman

    Quad Cab

    Nice. My only suggestion is to not have an isolated spot of colour that is surrounded by green on all sides. Black touches brown touches green. Green does not get to flow around any colour on all sides. However, it is your truck and you do what you like!
  19. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I picked up Queen Lola from storage today. She had been sitting for 6 months and I did not start her up once this winter (a first; time did not permit). Battery disconnect on, accessory switch on, instant strong buzzer. Start button; 3 second crank and she fired right up. I took her on an 80...
  20. cattlerepairman

    multi fuel years and models

    Yes, they are. Also many LDS engine parts fit on the LDT. Heads are interchangeable. Intake valve train is upgraded on the LDS and fits the LDT. You can run LDS pistons and rings in an LDT if you swap the whole set. It is good to know the differences to be able to get what you need. Also, you...
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