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Is it easy to replace both the fuel shut off lever and the hydraulic head O-rings with the injection pump in place? What obvious precautions should be taken? Is it better to remove the pump from the engine? I saw a video on U tube for replacing the shut off lever O-ring, but did not find one...

Can someone tell me what class driver's license is required in Florida to drive a M934 van truck with air brakes (I assume it has air brakes). I believe it can be registered as a motorhome in Florida. Any other registration to minimize the annual tag renewal fee in Florida?

I have hard time trying to loosen the main steel fuel line on the tank transfer pump. I sprayed penetrating oil on the nut but still cannot break it loose. I do not want to force it for fear of breaking the block fitting on the pump. What is the purpose off the internal hex small plug on the...

Did they ever use different fuel tanks (instead of the 50 gallon single tank) on some deuce models? Like a couple of 55 gallon tanks for the tractor version, for example? I forget which truck uses two 55 gallon tanks, is it the 800 series wrecker, or tractor? Anyway, I do not believe it is...

I did not realize that diesel fuel goes bad in time just like gasoline. It seems to me that old formulation high sulfur diesel did not, at least not for a long time. I had a 5 gallon can of old diesel that sat for 15 years and it still smelled like good diesel fuel 15 year later. Anyway, I...

I changed the engine oil in my M109 today and noticed that the oil which drained was awfully thin (almost like water) and there seemed to be a lot more of it than I remember from previous oil change. It looked like it was diluted with diesel fuel, there was probably two more gallons than there...

Can someone post a few pictures where you mounted your remote reservoir, if you did that mod. The instructions did not come with any proposed locations or illustrations. I could not find anything using the search feature.

Is there substantial difference between the two at the same road speed, say 50 MPH?

I know this topic has been discussed a lot, but I really wonder if M35A3 is such a great truck as opposed to M35A2. These are the reasons I hesitate to get an M 35A3: 1. I am not a fan of automatic transmission in any military vehicle and like to shift my gears when I decide to shift, not the...

I replaced a leaky brake light switch on my deuce several months ago. This is an old style switch actuated by pressurized brake fluid, not by pressurized air. Then I bled the system and the brakes were good and the pedal firm for a while. Then I noticed that the pedal became gradually more...

I am seriously considering buying an M10A3 (2 1/2 ton shop van truck) in Denver, Colorado area and have it shipped to Central Florida (zip 32905). The vehicle is about 11 ft tall so it may require a special lowboy trailer. Any idea how much would it cost to have it shipped? The distance is...

Are both versions (long and short) of the air pack upgradable to the air operated brake switch type? Is the same kit compatible with all air packs? n My truck air pack is the short type and still has the original fluid operated brake switch in the front.

I have had no problems with brakes on my M109 for many years until today. I drove the truck around my yard, when suddenly two things happened: 1. The pedal started sinking to the floor and when I pumped it, it became firmer again, but I heard hissing noise from under the truck which sounds...

I recently installed a pair of new 6TL batteries from NAPA in my truck and the cranking speed is really fast now, almost too fast. Is this normal? It almost seems like the motor lost half of its compression all of a sudden. It feels like I am cranking the engine with the injectors out or...

It all happened because of a small pesky bird that somehow got inside the locked cab of my truck (with all windows closed and a hardtop). I had a towel on the passenger seat and the bird kept pecking at the threads until it picked it almost clean. Then it took the bits and built a nest from...

I am fed up with lousy quality 6TL batteries I have been using for years, so I want to try a pair of automotive batteries (group 24 and 24F?). They cost half as much as 6TLs and should fit into the stock battery box just fine with some spacers in between. Should I place a piece of plywood on...

Do you need a CDL (commercial driver's license) to drive this vehicle on public roads? I know they have air brake system. How much is insurance coverage for these and is it easy to get? These are heavy vehicles, with curb weight of about 36,000 lbs, so the fuel economy must be bad. Just how...

Does this engine have a timing chain or is it a straight gear drive like the multifuel? Also, does the engine use hydraulic valve lifters, so no periodic valve lash adjustment is required (unlike multifuel which has solid valve lifters)?

Perhaps I should not have posted this in the deuce forum, but this vehicle is in the same size, weight and cargo capacity category as the deuce. The truck is essentially International Harvester model 1854 with an all aluminum van body with windows. The truck looks somewhat similar to the M109...

I have been thinking about getting one of those trucks, and I would like to find out what kind of road speed are they capable of and what is the fuel economy? I am guessing about 50 MPH top speed? Maybe 6 to 8 MPG? Does the automatic transmission typically shift smoothly? Is the CTS a...