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  1. Tracer

    What tracked armor options do I have these day?

    There was a Sherman on E-Pay several months ago. It was a recent restoration with twin Detroit Diesels. Don't remember the exact price but it was expensive. I agree with other posts here that a half track would be the way to go........easier to get in and out of that a tank.
  2. Tracer

    Found out torque wrench is not accurate *after* rear main seal job

    Rusty, I agree. Most of my torque wrenches are Craftsman, I even have a couple of the old pointer style Craftsman torque wrenches. But the biggest torque wrench I have only goes to 150 ft lbs., and I need to go to 157 lbs. to re torque the head nuts. Being a new retiree I just didn't have the...
  3. Tracer

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Exactly, just like Green Bay Packer season tickets.
  4. Tracer

    Just joined

    Welcome aboard from Nevada.
  5. Tracer

    Took my Bobbed Deuce down the 1/4 mile track today... (timeslips inside)

    Closest strip here is 1/8 mile.......oh well.
  6. Tracer

    Found out torque wrench is not accurate *after* rear main seal job

    Just bought a 3/4 torque wrench from harbor freight........think I'll have it checked.
  7. Tracer

    What's your Deuces' name?

    Agreed, love to have an M-109.
  8. Tracer

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Rusty. I don't know how many times I've missed one of these wrenches on E-Pay, Craigslist and elsewhere. Then a couple weeks ago I'm doing my usual weekly search, and bingo, here's an unspoken for Snap-on M 4276A wrench. Didn't even bother to make a bid, I hit the "BUY NOW" button ASAP. Cost me...
  9. Tracer

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Getting ready for the Armed Forces Day parade. Just needs a little spit shine and vacuum the interior.
  10. Tracer

    2016 Olympic Flight Museum Air Show - 18-19 June

    Sounds similar to the Chino Air Show in So Cal. Chino airport has an endangered Burrowing Owl so a large part of the ramp infield is now closed off, and the MV folks are making do with a smaller area. I noticed several owls were poking their heads up when the air museums Sherman tank rolled by...
  11. Tracer

    Found out torque wrench is not accurate *after* rear main seal job

    Exactly, I worked for Boeing at the Douglas Aircraft Facility in Long Beach California, and the tool crib attendants were required to check calibration certs on tools when they were checked in and out. When we merged with Boeing we went to ATD (automated tool dispensers) the machines kept track...
  12. Tracer

    Teufel Hunden Wholesale, Columbus, Ohio call by appt only!!!

    Wish I lived next door.
  13. Tracer

    What have you done to your JEEP today

    Getting the Jeep ready for the Armed Forces Day Parade here in Hawthorne.
  14. Tracer

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Does it have a wet bar?
  15. Tracer

    Total brake failure during a panic stop

    This thread reminds me to check both wheels on my front axle. Sobering to read this thread and see the pictures.
  16. Tracer

    Picked up a Huey UH-1B today

    Great pictures, and love the Huey......thanks.
  17. Tracer

    Hello from PA

    Welcome aboard from Nevada.
  18. Tracer

    Started my brake job on the deuce.

    Purchased a set of brake shoes that were mfg. by "new star" and I found a .020 gap under the toe of the lining on both shoes, and the gap ran back to the first set of rivets. Not a quality product.
  19. Tracer

    Piston Rings Worn Out, Time for a Rebuild

    Getting ready to re torque my heads next week. I was able to find a Snap-on M 4276A wrench to torque the nuts under the injectors. I have about 7000 mi. on my engine since rebuild, so I'm interested so see how much movement I get when I re torque.
  20. Tracer

    1957 M62 Wrecker New Owner, Engine Swap and Mech Q

    Welcome aboard from Nevada. Neat truck.
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