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  1. sandcobra164

    Thanks Gimpy

    IP Pump Expert I'd like to toss Gimpy a Thanks for walking me through putting an injection pump back together, both in his posts on the site as well as on the phone earlier today. I appreciate it Chris!!! Hope you didn't mind someone on here gave me your number but it's saved for future...
  2. sandcobra164

    $3500 M1008s??

    Since you mentioned a Norway Cave Truck, I figured I'd update. It now has a set of new batteries, about 4559 miles and is running like a top!!! I'd bet you'd bid more than $100 bucks on this old truck. I'd post pics but they look the same as the ones in the NOS USMC M1028 thread. FWIW, I...
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    Draining Rear Battery

    Got home, slaved the truck off so it could get closer to the shed. Ran a test on the alts, all is good. Shut it off, checked for drains by testing with the voltmeter and found none with the light switch and interior lights off. Tried to recover the front battery and couldn't. It was sulfated...
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    did USMC ever use the M35A2

    I work at the Depot at MCLB Albany, they have no Deuces anymore but they have 3 M109's that were refurbished around 1995 or so. They are still N/A with the small stacks and the sun has been rough on the paint but they look OK overall. None of them will slave off but they will turn over when...
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    So you have a leak...

    Mine has oil all underneath. The trucks I drove for the National Guard before they left us were in similar shape. Apparently, a Deuce got parked next to a Harley Davidson and was enlightened about the whole "marking your territory" concept. Now, if I park it up town and don't see a drop of...
  6. sandcobra164

    Fuel filter?

    Travis, you have a glow plug or two or three that have said, "See ya later". When mine were fried in my truck, it would do the same thing. Make sure it's had the Doghead bypass done before you install new ones. I've got AC 60Gs' and they work fine. The reason for the white smoke is unburned...
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    Stock CUCV rim colour

    I have paperwork (original build sheet from GM) on my NOS M1028 that suggests the truck left GM completely 383 Green and was painted shortly thereafter NATO Tri Color by the Marines. I'd have to guess that GM didn't paint these trucks tricolor and the rims used to be green. They are black now...
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    New guy govt liquidation buyer questions

    When I get a Deuce out of Robins, I plan on having Batteries, Fuel filters, motor oil and I preview before I bid. They will let you drive them out of there provided all is good with the truck, you have insurance and temp tag papers. Preview, alot of people assume that since it's an Air Force...
  9. sandcobra164

    Driving from GA to CO

    Best of Luck on your trip Travis. Be safe and when in doubt, stop for the night. The truck should do fine!!!
  10. sandcobra164

    Draining Rear Battery

    Wife reported that she charged rear battery with it disconnected. Reconnected it (not sure if wires were good and tight) and still just clicking when she attempted to start. She said that the front battery was at 12.5 volts when she checked a few days ago. When she disconnected the rear...
  11. sandcobra164

    Draining Rear Battery

    Negative Sir! :beer: Might be looking into it when I get home. That's the frustrating part of it all, I won't really be able to touch it for another 13 days. I'll have the wife charge the battery, hook it up, move the truck and report what happens or if either of the Gen lights come on. I'll...
  12. sandcobra164

    Draining Rear Battery

    I'm having an issue with my M1028 and unfortunately, I'm about 640 miles away from it. My wife tried to start it to move it and cut the grass. She stated that the Gen 1 light was really dim, Gen 2 light was bright, wait light really dim and of course, it wouldn't attempt to start. She hooked...
  13. sandcobra164

    Which 900 series do you like best?

    M923A1, Uparmored cab, double stacked front bumper.
  14. sandcobra164

    Install Muffler, Install Snorkel on Deuce

    I'm a huge fan of a muffled deuce. I don't have a snorkel but perhaps will try one in the near future. At idle, the muffler is not that noticeable but there's huge difference running down the road. I used a Donaldson 3" in and out "over the road truck" muffler. I couldn't keep the screen but...
  15. sandcobra164

    towing

    I'll give you a challenge. Hook an M818 behind your Deuce which weighs about 22,000 pounds and tow it around the block. Don't worry, it can do it. Please use an actual towbar, rated chains and proper airlines so you can use the towed vehicles brakes. After doing this exercise, you'll realize...
  16. sandcobra164

    Dot5 + Brake Shoe = Hot Hub?

    Could be a problem with the grease used when packing the bearing. I've had this issue on my truck. Mine like's the Lucas Heavy Truck grease. The first time I did an axle seal, I used "Disc Brake Grease" with the thought that if it can stand up to higher temps, it must be better. Well, that...
  17. sandcobra164

    lds wastegate turbo on an M35

    I'm thinking of trying a wastegate turbo off of a CAT C7. Should be close to the D but with a slight amount of whistle. I think more air should help with the EGT's and I may be able to surpass an LDS with an LDT!!! They all have piston squirters, I'm still trying to figure out the difference...
  18. sandcobra164

    Deuce & 1/2 Gun Trucks

    Getting ready to try and start my GT from my formerly peaceful Deuce. Thanks for the pics. I'd like to copy "Duce is Wild" with one exception. My wife want's stars on the hood and doors and we'll work through that issue as my truck comes together. I would like to be able to cover the back of...
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    Oshkosh MK48, any experience/owners?

    You can drive them at around 25 to 30 MPH with no issues disconnected so long as the road is not rough and you have plenty of room to stop. They ride like a mechanical bull when disconnected though and that sloppy 1-2 shift will make it fall on it's nose and then raise up at about a 20 degree...
  20. sandcobra164

    Compression glow plug removal?

    I tried it, engine running, glow plug already loosened and it didn't work. I tried to angle what was stuck this way and that but could never get it to "pop out" even under throttle. I've heard it can happen but in a game of "texas hold'em", I'll get a 2, a 9 and a 5 all in different suits and...
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