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I did two rounds of bleeding my deuce. Still had a soft pedal.
Built a pressure bleeder, bled again, perfect pedal.
Like you, I’ve done it dozens and dozens of times with other vehicles, but I just couldn’t get all the air out on my Deuce without pressure.
I would think an electrical issue wouldnt mess with this type of mechanical engine.
If that’s the case, and you think its an electrical issue, maybe it’s messing with the lift pump???
After some googling here’s what I’ve found…
Pic one is from Eastern, the large number “MFR-5U403” matches mine. But the ordinance number does NOT. It is listed for an m35a2(plus others)
Pic two is from Oshkosh, although they don’t show a picture of the tag, what they have listed as the...
Well bummer, woke up this morning and finally put a tape measure on mine. Guess what?!? It’s to big/long…by about 10”, the width is correct.
So the data plate is correct, so either someone swapped that, or who knows. Anyways; this really sucks for me, I’m out some cash for sure…
I removed my primary assembly after it to rusted to pieces. I replaced mine with a Wix 24770 filter base and a Wix 33405 filter.
The base has 1/2” inlets and outlets so a few easy fittings and it’s connected
I’ve had mine apart. It’s not to bad actually. I don’t remember the TM off the top of my head though. I would really give it a go. Or message me and maybe I can pull one for you for cheap
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