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My deuce has been getting worse over time when I start it. As long as the batteries have been sitting on the maintainer, it does it way less, but is becoming more frequent. For a while it would not do it after running for a while or if it was fresh off the maintainer. So... here's what it's...

These are m35a3 wheels that bolt right up -- I believe. There's only one of these types of wheels, correct? I am wanting 395 85 20 or 14.5R20, whichever I can get newer, cheaper, and most tread for. I'll need 7 so I have a spare plus the tires, of course...

All - I recently bought a pair of air tank drain valves with cables so I could empty them from the side of the truck. I don't quite remember where I got them without searching as I bought a bunch of parts when I first got the truck. The problem is they bleed quite slowly. For those of you who...

I had JUST finished my rear axle on both sides! I had gear oil in the hubs because of too loose axle nuts and deteriorated cork seals. I cleaned up everything, replaced wheel cylinders, adjusted brakes, and bled the brakes. Everything was PEACHY on multiple drives. I went out today to take a...

I got the bendable tab locking washers from two different dealers and they act/look exactly the same. In both cases, they don't fit. The tabs facing inward are too short to go over the nut. I'll reach out to Mike and see what he says. The other one was from Real Custom Trucks and they are...

As I dug into the rear axle and replaced the wheel cylinder, I knew I'd need to bleed the system and did a thorough inspection of the master cylinder and airpack. They appear to have been both replaced at some point but there was a small amount of leakage from the master cylinder around the...

When I bought this deuce there was a very small leak around the inside of the tire. I thought it might be a wheel cylinder but the smell was a dead giveaway that it was gear oil. The last couple of times I took it for a short drive, it went from a small leak to leaving a puddle under the tire...

It appears I have a broken bolt stud on one of the four bolts that hold the turbo to the exhaust manifold. After searching through the TMs and finding all sorts of variations, I think I have narrowed it down. It appears I'm going to have to remove the exhaust manifold and then remove the...

I ordered a new oil sending unit as my pressure reads very, very high. As soon as the accessory lever is switched on, the pressure jumps to about 10psi (motor not yet running). On starting, the pressure gauge jumps to about 60 mark (0-120 gauge) and after a moment settles around 90-100 or so...

I am flushing fluids and I'd like to be able to get the engine block drain cock flowing. I have removed the air element tub and lowered the side panel and I have about all the room I'm going to get without doing some serious removal. I was able to easily open the drain cock on the engine...

I bought a couple of pull-chain type valve releases so I don't have to crawl under. I got under there with the creeper figuring this would be an easy one but, alas, I don't get easy. The brass nut must be 17/32 and the 9/16 is a little loose. I looked around for one in stock locally and it...

I decided to remove the remnants of the mechanical windshield wiper fluid pump handle as the rubber hoses are just hanging, the nozzle is completely painted over, and the reservoir tank/plumbing is long gone. I though the attached picture was it, but when I searched the part number, it comes...

After reading about ToddJK's engine fire due to some remaining flame heater components, this project was at the top of my list. Note that as I work through all of the issues (there are so many, lol), I'm trying to document what I did in hopes a post or two of mine will help others that may...

I have two gauges that I need to test/diagnose. I have gone through the -20 but my meter battery is out and, of course, it is a cr2032. Off to Wally World. That said, the testing procedure for most electrical things asks for frame ground or engine ground. Given the multiple coats of paint...

I went to the DMV today with a North Carolina title in hand and all required paperwork -- or so I thought. I want to register it as a Former Military Vehicle given the difference in cost. 5 years is $50 and no inspections. Regular registration is about $750 in fees over 5 years. As we were...

I was busy replacing silicone boots and cleaning up/regreasing the front on both sides and I noticed the front driveshaft has a good bit of wobble to it. At some point something struck the shaft and creased it. I'm guessing either a tire came apart or something similar as there is also a gash...

I finally got some of my supplies in from various online vendors and decided to start tearing down my new to me M35A2. I tried to drive this home and about 400 miles in, the truck started oozing a LOT of grease from the boots. The driver hub was also getting hot very quickly. I started with...

I'm driving back what appears to be a solidly roadworthy deuce from The Augusta Area to The Austin, Texas area. Are there any steel soldiers members along the way that would be willing to help if we have an issue? I've a map of the likely route. We keep going back and forth on the whole back...

I'm strongly contemplating a purchase of a bone stock deuce cargo in running condition from the Augusta, GA area to the Austin, Texas area. Anyone have any help they can provide?

I've found one I'm somewhat interested in but Baxter is kind of middle of nowhere. I've read about deuces until I think I've memorized the text in some threads, but it would still be nice to have a deuce-a-holic take a look. I'd be happy to pay for said efforts... Thanks!