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"Warm", where you can put your hand over the hub and leave it there, is ok. "Hot", where your hand is uncomfortable with the temperature, is not ok. If too hot, check for dragging brakes or axle nut preload too high.

Troop seats - stuck piece of wood **solution** (for update, see below) I have one piece of old, wooden cargo bow upright stuck in the troop seat square pipe. Soldier A had left it there and the wood got wet, swelled up and got stuck. Eventually, someone broke the upright off. I need to remove...

I know that the "standard" military method was to drill holes in the top of the bumper and use a threaded rod with two nuts to lock it into place. I did not want to do this, because - the threaded rod will eventually fail due to vibration - the threaded rod is metal and bends and may cause...

My largest piece of advice is to thoroughly inspect all flex lines and steel lines beforehand. NOW is the time to replace brake stuff in one shot. Work as cleanly as you can before you get to actually disconnecting/reconnecting hydraulics (use brake cleaner liberally to clean away gunk and...

I recovered mine approx. 1000 miles in 2.5 days. That was cool in its own way. Now I drive it regularly and I find that I like driving Queen Lola the most on rural side roads. I somehow do not enjoy the steady high-rpm run on a rural highway...a little dull, IMHO. 2 hours on narrow, winding...

Chuck, I think what he is saying is that in other jusrisdictions, even the air brakes are "multi-circuit". He describes the multl-circuit protection valve which basically isolates any air brake circuit that leaks. That way, you likely have some service brakes left and do not immediately default...

An old-time truck mechanic I know surface cleans the brake shoes and then puts them into the oven to "bake out" the oil. It appears to be working, but you may require a very understanding wife. I just replaced mine. For what they cost I figured I tear into the brakes and have peace of mind.

Check fuel line for crushed areas, especially in front of axle/under radiator.

It just proves that there is no such thing as paranoia when it comes to single circuit brakes. Going all out in checking, maintaining and repairing them is just common sense. I replaced the parking brake shoes, parking brake cable and handle, adjusted as per TM and tested the function as an...

I add to that: You have the wheels and hubs off at this time and opened up the brake system. Given the price of DOT5 (and even DOT3) you may want, at this time - check the flexible brake lines; replace if brittle, chafed or rock hard - check the rigid brake lines for crushed areas, kinks...

Also, do NOT operate the brake pedal while the pressure bleeder is connected and pressurized. I recommend using the pressure bleeder with the truck engine off and the air tanks drained, to avoid accidental brake pedal action.

I am sorry for your injuries, but glad that you can drive and enjoy your truck. You may want to look at the TM 9-2320-209-20-3-2 and print chapters 14-8 14-9 and 14-10!

Jeffhuey, I definitely recommend to jump the cliff and give it a try yourself. It is not "hard" or "complicated", and the only special tool you need is a 3inch socket for the axle nut (for about $25). If you do not yet have a beefy axle stand and a jack, then you are asking for trouble any time...

Warmer temperature often has an effect on leaks. Plastics become more pliable, fluids expand etc. Most deuces will leak something somewhere, just to mark their spot. I recommend cleaning the engine and engine bay and run the truck when everything is clean and dry. That helps in identifying where...

To directly answer your question "what did I get myself into?", I quote a statement I read here on the site: "It does not matter how much you paid to buy the truck - what counts is how much you have put into it". Buying one is one thing, but you have to remain honest about how much you need or...

Thanks for the pics! That looks exactly like the lever in my truck - the replacement part has a different mounting "foot". What bugs me is that it only bolts to the cab floor on one side of the handle. Not sure what to do; these handles are riveted and do not lend themselves to be taken apart.

Could I ask a few people to snap a picture of the new style lever AND BRACKET in their trucks? Reason: My truck came with a new style lever that sits on a beefy bracket (bolted on both sides of the lever, on all four corners with the bolts that hold the cable bracket under the cab) AND an...

I, for my part, would much rather spend the money on my MV - not for a lawyer. I would enjoy sitting there with a (beverage) and marvelling at the looks of my truck, rather than worrying about whether or not it has been parking on my property longer than the HOA or whoever allows. Planning to...

NDT = Non Directional Tread (or: "no darn traction") They are much better than their reputation; key is to adapt the inflation pressure to the ground you are driving on. Maxing them to 55/65 psi (depending on size) is great for the highway. On soft ground they need to be aired down and can...

Oil resistant RTV works just fine.