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  1. frank8003

    new Lexan Window replacement

    Yes you can 3/16 1095 or plow sheet steel welded inside of hood and bonnet/hood must be open full and buttressed. No way do you just want the windshield between you and the strained pulled load. Do it like the three man job such as it is. Two in a pinch off to the side with snatch blocks
  2. frank8003

    new Lexan Window replacement

    Aircraft use plastic windshields gas masks use plastic Strong stuff I still have a bit of it from August 9, 1945 which flavor plastic to use? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyYxYuRiHVE
  3. frank8003

    Bobbed deuce vibration

    "It was sthere as soon as the tires and new wheels were installed." So you have answered the question Change them out one at a time with the matched set spare, you'll find it
  4. frank8003

    1988 Air force deuce brake system rebuild

    I just posted about the seal kit. Raybestos Brake Master Cylinder Kit MK1624 at $58.99 total with 30 day refund buyer pays return shipping. "At the moment there is a RAYBESTOS MK1624 seal kit on the popular auction site with the funny seals mentioned by rustystud for under 60 bucks. Perhaps...
  5. frank8003

    1988 Air force deuce brake system rebuild

    Here are some photos of a dual brake system. See where the MC hides. At the moment there is a RAYBESTOS MK1624 seal kit on the popular auction site with the funny seals mentioned by rustystud for under 60 bucks. Perhaps this seal kit is for the dual brake MC I don't know. It is...
  6. frank8003

    Pressure wash a fuel tank?

    Some insight to your fuel tank compliments of gringeltaube
  7. frank8003

    Speedo angle drive-busted

    and ....................... I just gave one away
  8. frank8003

    Leaking rear main, Drive it home or not?

    The oil pressure will go up as she runs out of crankcase lube oil. Oil, the proper oil for the multfuel crankcase, is cheap. Do not skimp follow what the good men said Just keep her at the mark, get a case of brake kleen and drive her home. Other stuff may impede your progress Get Her home to...
  9. frank8003

    M20A1B1 Bazooka Question

    I was looking for "B" battery information. Did the first bazooka with wooden handles use them. B batteries were used at the time for tube radios. Then I found that 6 bazooka were mounted on one very light aircraft. Upon arriving in France in 1944, US Army Major Charles Carpenter, an Army...
  10. frank8003

    M20A1B1 Bazooka Question

    U.S. models Ml, M9 and M18, cal. 2.36" Rocket launcher (Bazooka) and variations thereof. Bazooka Operation Rocket launcher, electrically fired Caliber 2.36 in.(60 mm) Muzzle velocity 84 mps(275 fps) Weight 8.1 kg(18 lbs) Overall length 154.9 cm(61 in.) Range 455 m(500 yds) In response to the...
  11. frank8003

    Precautions for Possibly Submerged Deuce!

    here is both parts
  12. frank8003

    Precautions for Possibly Submerged Deuce!

    All that is nice but the batteries will be useless after submersion.
  13. frank8003

    Axle Boots measurements

    Pictures for the general The GAA outlet hole to pull when greasing......
  14. frank8003

    Axle Boots measurements

    RTV the zippers as per TM Wiil not leak These are dust boots, not grease boots Pull the plug like it says in the TM to grease properly. OH my, what TM says that?
  15. frank8003

    Bonehead mistake

    threads are class 2A Assure you got that part correct
  16. frank8003

    Bonehead mistake

    Grind up a 4 square machinist tool bit with one cuttin edge Does Not have be big ................even 1/4" will do. Drill hole in middle of the bolt IN THE MIDDLE OF IT, and slam in your new "toolbit" and the square drive will give good wrench hold. Use a square drive socket on ratchet ...
  17. frank8003

    Runaway

    Did anyone ever even think about why that mushroom is shaped like that?
  18. frank8003

    M-917 20 Ton Dump Recovery

    M917 Military Dump Truck manufactured by AM General with a Cummins NTC-400 Diesel Engine and 16-Speed Caterpillar 7155 Semi-Automatic Transmission. The M917 series truck has a 75,000 LB GVWR and a Hydraulic Dump Box that can haul up to 20 cu yd of material. This truck has a Hard Top, Cab Heater...
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