35mpg top speed

[Brentzilla]

My dad was driving the new bobbed deuce from the dealer down to me and aparently its not going over 35...any ideas? Maybe a switch or something that could be causing it? Ill post more info when I find it out.

Thanks
Brent

 

[jeffhuey1n]

Put the transfer case in high gear, pull it up into the FULL up position. After that, my troubleshooting skills say, read the TM.

 

[Brentzilla]

Wheres the transfer case lever? Sorry Im new to Deuces, and manuals lol

 

[jeffhuey1n]

Shifter is the big lever with the knob on it. The other shift is down low, between the seats, usually the same color as the floor. Just looks like a metal bar

 

[TexAndy]

Bend down a little bit and reach for the floor with your right hand. You can't miss it.

All the way down is low. Pull up to the middle stop and it's in neutral. Pull up again to the next stop and it'll be in high. It should be just about touching the passenger bench seat when it's in high.

 

[Brentzilla]

THANK YOU! Pops said he had it down. Hes going out to test it now, fingers are crossed

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

LOL! My son did the same thing when he helped me pick up a deuce. Good thing it was only 10 miles away.

 

[FrankUSMC]

I hate to ask this...... but did your Dad have the light switch in the correct postion to have brake lights?
If you answer, I don't know...PLEASE do not drive the truck till you read the manual, I will let you borrow one of mine.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[Bob H]

Now I'm no dealer, heck I've only sold 1 deuce. but that thing did not leave the yard until the operation was explained, then I demonstrated actual driving.

Tell your Dad he isn't the 1st one to do that and ain't gonna be the last.

 

[Brentzilla]

Well he tested it out in 2x2 this time and it works fine!

I hate to ask this...... but did your Dad have the light switch in the correct postion to have brake lights?
If you answer, I don't know...PLEASE do not drive the truck till you read the manual, I will let you borrow one of mine.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

Lights were on, but unfortunatly the brake lights arent working parking only (after market Silverado bed and taillights are being used right from the previous owner), . My mom was following close for that reason and Ive already talked to Pete from John Winslow Sales about getting them fixed before it is driven anymore. Thanks for the offer though

The bad thing is it came from a pre-owned dealer, he is going to pay Pete to fix them, just doesn't have the materials to learn the wiring harness and really just wanted to be done working on it for me lol. I guess the good thing is Ive learned where the transfer case is!

Ill post some more pictures of it soon and I'll get plenty of seat while parked time also to make sure Im 100% before I start putting around.

Thanks again guys.

 

[dozer1]

If he could get 35 miles per gallon the way he was driving, I would just stick with that gear

 

[TexAndy]

could just be the brake light switch.

There's two different kinds. One that hooks up to the air pack and the other that hooks up to the master cylinder. His truck will have one or the other.

If that's all it is, it's a pretty simple fix.

 

[Brentzilla]

could just be the brake light switch.

There's two different kinds. One that hooks up to the air pack and the other that hooks up to the master cylinder. His truck will have one or the other.

If that's all it is, it's a pretty simple fix.

Yep thats exactly what Pete (the guy who will fix it) said. Ill be able to do some minor stuff later, I just cant really work on stuff at my apartment and I need that fixed ASAP.

 

[Brentzilla]

If he could get 35 miles per gallon the way he was driving, I would just stick with that gear

lol **** I just saw what you were talking about

 

[papabear]

Please do Sir...that truck...even bobbed aint a pickup and can do some serious damage to POVs on the road.

I am fortunate in that we have an industrial park where we can drive around without worrying about crunchies (POVs) but when we hit the road...it's with qualified operators and tip top shape equipment.

OH...and as said above...we've all done it...

 

[stumps]

Hmmm? If POV means Privately Owned Vehicle, then isn't his bobber a POV?

-Chuck

 

[papabear]

Hmmm? If POV means Privately Owned Vehicle, then isn't his bobber a POV?

-Chuck

Well...yes of course... but I did make mention of "crunchies"

 

[dc3coyote]

You bought a duece with a Chevy bed on the back???
That does not sound like somthing that you would plan on. Well you should post some pics now.
and Welcome to the world of MV ownership, its a very different beast than any other vehicle hobby.

 

[Brentzilla]

You bought a duece with a Chevy bed on the back???
That does not sound like somthing that you would plan on. Well you should post some pics now.
and Welcome to the world of MV ownership, its a very different beast than any other vehicle hobby.

Yep, but the bed is coming off for a 101 or 105 bed as soon as I can.

I see your over at Victory, I was a JSS Doura with our HQ units out of FOB Falcon down in the Al-Rashid district of Baghdad April 09-January 10.

 

[Burgerboy13]

Could the problem be that the Chevy taillights are 12V?