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It's not even so much the maintenance. Though I did get a message from the guy that bought it less than 24 hrs after he picked it up that the transmission was stuck in reverse. The issue I have is that it would never be a nice truck to drive. It would always be loud, slow, bouncy, wander all...

As far as I am aware, in USA-NYS having a CDL is zero tolerance for all vehicles, even personal. Big reason why I didn't bother getting a CDL. But also I live in the middle of nowhere and there is zero chance of getting stopped. But in any case, I pretty much never stop for a drink there. I just...

I was driving the Deuce for a week or so and had somewhat gotten used to it. I jumped in my 95 4runner TDI swap with 200k+ on it and it was like riding in a brand new Cadillac. It was quiet, smooth, the brakes actually stopped the vehicle, it was fast with plenty of power, the seats were...

I guess that makes sense. It's the same thing as having a classic car which I never understood. They drive like garbage most of the time, the interiors suck, and parts are crazy expensive if you can even get them. Yeah, I get that they are 'cool' I guess but if I can't happily daily drive...

I don't foresee getting any MV in the future. I have a MEP-802A that is overly complicated and unreliable. Also have a friend with an HMMWV that I am not impressed with. It's all aluminum and fiberglass. He had what I would call a minor crash that completely totaled the body. For how much...

I put some more Powerservice in it with fresh fuel but I didn't notice any difference. I have given up and sold the truck. I have way too many other projects and the more I looked at the Deuce, the more problems I found. I came out a couple hundred dollars ahead and had a bit of fun with it...

I popped off the FDC and that bar and rod seems to move freely. Not sure if it's supposed to or not. I did take a video of working the pedal too. I'm actually motivated to fix it now so amy help is appreciated. https://youtube.com/shorts/DZw2tf7ShZc?feature=share

I did the FDC bypass. Lots more smoke free revving it but still won't idle. Put a pencil in and bumped it over. I'd say it's moving at least 1/4 in.

Is there a spec on that?

Well, truck seems to be getting worse. Even with the throttle lock pulled all the way out, I can't get it to idle. Gas pedal is extremely sensitive if that provides any clues. Maybe a 1/4-1/2 inch travel from 1000 RPM to wide open. I've put probably 50-100 miles on it and burned half a tank of...

I didn't think the pinion brake was factory but I have nothing to compare it to. The hmmwv my buddy has uses discs on the inboard side of the front axle shafts, so I was thinking some sort of no wheel-mounted brakes might be normal for military stuff. I'd love to put drums on the back and get...

Just wanted to keep everyone updated. I've put about 30 miles on the truck. Got stranded at the hardware store with a no start. Turned out to be bad windings in the starter solenoid. I am still having issues with idling. I can use my foot on the pedal to let it run at around 1000 RPM with no...

Is there a measurement/procedure for that. I skimmed the TM and searched for all instances of 'quill' but did not find this particular test.

I did get the truck on the road and was able to go put some fresh fuel in it. As I pulled into the gas station, I smelled brakes big time. Looks like the new pads I put on the rear pinion brake had melted to the rotor. Filled it with fuel and brought it home. The rear driveshaft is locked right...

It wouldn't surprise me if there was algae growing in the tank. I'll see if I can find a biocide to put in also. Never actually seen an algae problem but have heard about it. Truck has sat at least a year that I know of, probably longer, only running a handful of times, so stale/contaminated...

I'll probably feel a lot better once I get the rear end figured out and front boots replaced. It's a bit overwhelming on top of all my other projects.

I definitely don't have a lot of room in my life for another project. I already need to figure out how to put brakes on the back wheels. It was bobbed, single wheel swapped, and a pinion brake put in. Not ideal for a on road truck. When I bought it I was told by a few people that these things...

I do have a decent pump that would be fine for circulating fuel. I did read through that link. Looked like they were just pumping through and screened funnel. Doesn't seem like it would do too much to filter out water. Maybe?

I'm a bit confused by that statement. Are you saying that I should never run the truck below 1500 to avoid damaging the button/quill? Or that if the button has fallen off, it won't run below 1500? I can get it to run just fine at 800 or so as long as I keep a little pressure on the fuel pedal...

Not solved. It is better but not right. Idle speed screw is bottomed out and it will idle at around 1000-1200 if you slowly let off the pedal. But if you even bump the clutch, as soon as the RPMs drip even a little it will slow down and die, even if you immediately release the clutch. I'm...