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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Yeah I figure I'll use the 10W non detergent. Update; Bought a 302 motor with Transmission and a 10 year old manifold for 125 bucks delivered. I swapped the manifolds and then realized that when the guy took it out of his duece( he's putting in a diesel) and must of snapped off the hose...
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Yeah I will be in the woods alot with this on a 175 acre woodlot and then plowing 700 foot driveway and god knows who elses, plus if someone else gets stuck then I want to be able to pull them out. Along with myself of coarse because if I get stuck.....well that's not going to be fun. I...
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Ouch Atomic! Live and Seriously learnd you did there! I was nervous when they Backed of the M135 of the flatdeck, he was rushing and I had to make another appointment and she didn't roll off the whole way..Figured one of the brakes was sticking. So you were being towed but not in...
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Thanks for you input.So many varilables and combinations. . I had a guy stop by today by coincidence that had a Deuce back in the day and he checked under the hood and said "oh yes thats a 302, exact same as what mine looked like". 2 hold down nuts on the cam cover...deep oil pan etc...He also...
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Update; Carb and Manifold setup are removed. I finally got to check out all thenumbers on the engine. ITs a rebuilt motor but not sure 100% if it's a 302. I would really like to know for sure before ordering/buying parts. This is what I found; SN on Dash# 113505130 Intake Manifold -...
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Well I hope it all turns out well with her. I picked up 2 sets of chains for it this evening for 100 bucks a set never used. I figure one in the rear and one in the front. The guy said he has 3 sets...but turns out his sons or someone took a set. So I guess the whole getting a good gasket to...
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Thanks YkDave for the offer. I'll see whats what here in the next few days. There are a couple options around here I need to check out( including an old staight 6 motor laying back in the woods I need to see about..lol) I figure with any manifold I get, I should get it plained at a machine...
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Will Do, I'll take more photos when I get a chance, Going right now to pick up the 1 gallon of DOT 3 and some Heavy 10 oil. I'll be gentle on the bleed fittings this evening After this it will be the exhaust manifold(cracked):?
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    Thanks YKDave, Sounds good to me! I'll pick up a Gallon of Dot 3, as for the transmission is the 10W of conventional automotive oil ok ( I have 15 litres of thatleft ) or should I get the Heavyduty 10W stuff? same price for 20 litres of each.
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    First time Cracking into the Military Truck world.

    ]Hello All, I had a unique opportunity placed before me to purchase a 1954 M135 Deuce and a Half. I was initially looking for an old Dodge plow truck for winter or a MF tractor front end loader. Either of the two would cost me between $2,000-$10,000. To keep it simple. I Seen on Kijiji...
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