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I followed this advice - which I believe to be correct insofar as the setting needs to be reduced - and my formerly well-running truck could no longer get out of its own way after that. I believe that an EGT gauge should be used to determine the "right" fuel setting. I adjusted accordingly after...

Important job! Looking at your picture, I cannot but point out how dangerous cinder block is when used to support a (heavy) vehicle. Don't do it. Get yourself some 6x6 and cut them into shorter lengths and make a square pile. Better, still, get four 6 or 8 ton axle stands. I see that you tried...

My initial thought was a busted U-joint on the long rear driveshaft. That would render the parking brake inop and also stop power transfer to the rear axles. If the transfer case or transmission were busted, locking in the front axle would not do any noticeable good. If you have the front axle...

Good score!

Funny, that. I was just telling my wife that I "need" more gravel for the driveway....

Very comprehensive. This is a must-read for any MV/Deuce newbie. I also like the considerations regarding helping/recovering another motorist. It helps to make informed decisions.

Go ahead, sure, make me drool. Thanks a bunch!

Really just an excuse to post a couple of pictures. :smile: I learned that my truck is a little lighter than I thought (6250 kg empty/13778 lbs) without troop seats, bows etc. 4 tons of river wash are actually cheap if you can pick it up by the ton (pit charged me 17 bucks a ton loaded). The...

I have a set of (used) military LED headlights; no way of knowing hours on them, although wiring looks fresh. I took a chance buying them and ended up with one bad one (low beam will work intermittently, randomly). If any of you have a single LED headlight looking for a new home, I can offer...

WESTACH EGT pyrometer boost gauge I mounted a WESTACH combo gauge EGT/Boost pressure. Westach was great; they even coloured the temperature scale green/yellow/red as per my specs. K-Probe with 1/8 NPT fitting is pre-turbo in the rear half of the common manifold. Boost fitting threaded into the...

Would you mind posting a few pictures of your truck, including a few with the dump bed raised? No specific reason, other than that I am a sucker for M342....

Just zip tie one headlight in place...it looks decidedly evil in its current configuration! Consider driving it through town, wearing a vampire or zombie outfit! Nice to see that you got it back to being drive-able. What a ton of work.

Yes, you are right - I keep forgetting that my truck is "different" in that regard. The anchor point for the bars is in a different location, so it works for me.

I also recommend to check a well known internet auction site for bows *hint*. They might even be the correct corner pieces.... :whistle:

In addition, there is a bow kit specific for dropsides; it has latches on the metal corner pieces that hook onto bolts sticking out from the horizontal roof supports to facilitate quicker breakdown. The assumption is that, with a dropside, you will need to remove/replace the cargo cover much...

Thanks for all your input! Sometimes, throwing parts at it IS the fix!

To close this off: - ground was ok (I measured w/multimeter and also extended the ground to a point on the firewall - no change) - replaced turn signal switch; signal light came on but did not flash - replaced flasher box (it was a sealed "new style" box, marked 2001) Everything works as it...

Coincidentally I saw them on Erik's web site: Window Regulator Clip, 7529309 Says "temporarily out of stock" though.

Nice job! [thumbzup]

You pulled the cotter pin that locks it? Not meant to be a ridiculous question. Sometimes the cotter pin is broken off, but the remains are still in the hole, sticking out enough to lock the nut. From then on, the usual. Soak in creeping oil of your choice. Some swear by ATF, others by...