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    Brake Air Pack Vent Line Redirect?

    Hello, I was curious if anyone had any guide or schematics or links or narrative on how to do a vent line redirect from the air pack vent line?
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    To Sand or Not To Sand

    Hey Guys! so long story short. I own 20 acres up in the “mountains” and there are only 2 ways in. The 10 mile long riverbed or the 1 mile dirt road from town. So last month someone bought property and would t you known it, that dirt road is on his property and he barricaded it. I went to the...
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    3rd Rusted Fuel Tank Cap in 1 year.

    Hey So 2-3 years ago I replaced my fuel tank with a brand new one. I also did the fuel filter mod from 3 canister filters to 2 spin on filters. I replaced the fuel lines [all of them] and even rebuilt the IP. I verified, both ends, that I have free flow on the pressure line[?] from the tank to...
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    Gear Fluid Life Longevity and Brake [Wheel] Cylinder Rubber Longevity [2-Fold Question]

    Hi! So, Here in AZ it is now 108-115 depending on the mood and I was wondering about the rubber stability in the wheel cylinders. I replaced them [all 4] 1.5 years ago, but only drive the Deuce once every other week for about 30 minutes. I am wondering if there is a life span on the integrity...
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    Changing Trans/Transfer/Differential Fluids

    Hello! So, I don’t have a fancy layout. I have my Deuce parked side yard on the dirt. There’s no comfort, no shade, no mechanics tools. Last time I changed all my fluids, I sat under/laid on my back in the dirt with a stupid ass hand pump (that blew the lid off many times under pressure and all...
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    Removing Inner/Out Flange on Air Compressor…

    …. And installing them on a new one. Is this an easy task or am I gonna say bad words and throw things? It looks like it’s gonna be a pain in the butt. Anyone have any pics or videos or instructions for a novice on how to do this?
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    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    Hey guys. I can not believe I have forgotten this. Without checking where the timing was, I took out my IP and Cleaned it out new seals/ o rings etc. I wanna run these stops by you and see if I am right. Currently, the IP is out of the truck. I turned the IP to where I “see” the white mark in...
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    Modernized/Upgraded Axle/Suspension?

    Hello I was looking to start doing some conversions to my 1972 M35A2. I understand hat it has is very nice and legit but I want to make it a more versatile vehicle. Going to make a fabricated back shell with solar, water etc but I want to make it to where I can become more accessible, or should...
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    Can’t hear Fuel Pump but still starts

    Hello Over 2 years ago I replaced my fuel tank and pump and sending unit etc…. Since then, and before, when I would turn the accessories switch on I’d hear the fuel pump sending its liquid. I waited a few then started it. Today, everything turns on, lights etc and Deuce starts up. Is this good...
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    Replacing Rear Wheel Bearings and all pertaining to

    Hello! So I have never replaced anything on rear wheels including tires themselves. I have watched Tac Repair videos and yet I find myself without confidence to do so. I’ve read the manuals and I see the words and see the diagrams but still I have questions. Maybe having some personal...
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    Tire Jack?

    Hello! So I was wondering if there were any type of jacks or the like to where I can place it under tire, loosen nuts, jack up truck as well as tire jack and then when wheel/tire is loose I can easily slide the tire out. After replacing both front seals and nearly killing myself with the 200+...
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    Brake Switch Replacement

    Hello So after looking over all of the wiring and what not and seeing nothing wrong I have to assume it is the Brake Switch under the truck that is causing not one but both of my brake lights to stop working at the same time… The rear driving lights work fine as do left and right blinkers. My...
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    M35A2 Booster Pump tightening

    Hello I was wondering and hoping I was not looking outside the box on this one. From my experience you can not take booster pump off (2 long bolts hitting steering column) unless you take IP put it tilt engine. Unable to tilt engine and really don’t wanna remove IP 3rd time in 2 months. So...
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    Inner Air Compressor Flange

    Hello So I got a rebuild kit and am trying to do a tear down of my Air Compressor. I see there is a nut on the inside of the flange and using a socket and a wrench to keep it from twisting, I have successfully removed the nut. But it seems I am missing something as the inner flange still does...
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    Pulling/Rebuilding Injection Pump.... Having doubt

    Hello! So after looking over everything else and finding nothing to explain my diesel in my oil and rising dipstick I have come to the conclusion (with advice) that the seal/s in my HH,Fuel Cut off and or Booster Pump is to blame. I’ve decided to just rebuild it. I have indeed read and printed...
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    Oil thin and drippy

    Hello So 3 months ago I noticed low oil pressure and oil was really thin. I can say for sure it is not mixing with Radiator but am only somewhat certain not mixing with fuel. I say this cause I don’t smell any fuel but that really isn’t an indicator. So 3 months ago I changed it and it was...
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    M35A2 goes "clunk clunk clunk" in Reverse

    Hello So the Deuce is a '72 with 11,000 Miles on it so not a lot of wear and tear. Not too far off it was all taken apart and put back together and well maintained. I drive it once a week and usually not too far but it warms up enough and when I get home it goes into reverse just fine. This...
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    M35A2 Air Compressor Bottom Seal

    Hello I was reading in the TM that the radiator had to be removed in order to get the AC out... Is it possible to just remove the grill and loosen top bolt on both bottom bolts and angle it back? My bottom seal is leaking and didn’t wanna do it just yet if whole Radiator needed to get taken...
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    How high to jack a Deuce

    Hello I am going to begin my journey with takin tires, whelks and everything to the axles off on my front end and was wondering how high to jack it?. I am going to get the standard 18-19” heigh bottle jack and with the tires I have I am sitting at 21” from floor to bottom of axle beam where...
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    ‘72 M35A2 w/ front locking hubs dismantle.

    Hello I’ve never taken the wheels, hubs or anything off of my vehicle yet and am going to do so replacing every seal from hub to axle, brake lines and all of it. But it occurred to me the prior owner had custom (as in not stock) locking hubs put in. Does this change the way I dismantle...
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