Well after registering the 13th and reading all 9 pages of threads I think I'm almost ready to go pick up my new deuce!!
It's a 1969 M35A2 Vin: 32521093, Miles: 43554, Hrs: 418, powered by LDT-465 and it has the air-operated front axle. With the newer style tires I wanted.
I have read thru the pre-check thread and have a pretty good idea of what I need to do. I also have the 140 point inspection checklist. I don't know how long it has been sitting but I know it was driven to the DRMO and parked. I should know more later this week or early next week.
I have never been in or around these trucks, although my dad was in the motor pool @ Ft. Ord in Monterey, CA. So hopefully he will remember some stuff.
Few questions.
1. Can I somehow get a service history on this. I have contacts at the base but have not been able to get ahold of them.
2. is pre-lubing the turbo necessary?
3. anyone got a guess on why it has so low hours and so many miles? Some of the other trucks had twice the hours and half the miles. Since idling is bad I choose a higher mile lower hour one.
4. LDT-465 motor is rated at 140,160, 180 hp from the searches I have done, which is it?? Anyone bumping this up some? And only 305 tq?? Out of 478 cu. in talk about low numbers! I plan to intercool it and add a larger turbo and see what happens. My last truck was a 03 dually Dodge with a CTD. 398/801 at the rear wheels on the dyno so this thing is going to feel like a real dog!
5. Anyone have a general starting instructions?
6. Anyone have some re-powering options. I'm thinking a turned up 12 valve CTD would be great. Lighter, smaller and 4 times the HP.
I can't wait to get it home and start playing. This website has been a great source of info. I hope to add to it someday soon!
Here's a few pics of it. <img src="speech/icon_speech_yeah.gif" border="0">
<img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_1.jpg" border="0"><img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_3.jpg" border="0">
<img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_4.jpg" border="0"><img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_2.jpg" border="0">
It's a 1969 M35A2 Vin: 32521093, Miles: 43554, Hrs: 418, powered by LDT-465 and it has the air-operated front axle. With the newer style tires I wanted.
I have read thru the pre-check thread and have a pretty good idea of what I need to do. I also have the 140 point inspection checklist. I don't know how long it has been sitting but I know it was driven to the DRMO and parked. I should know more later this week or early next week.
I have never been in or around these trucks, although my dad was in the motor pool @ Ft. Ord in Monterey, CA. So hopefully he will remember some stuff.
Few questions.
1. Can I somehow get a service history on this. I have contacts at the base but have not been able to get ahold of them.
2. is pre-lubing the turbo necessary?
3. anyone got a guess on why it has so low hours and so many miles? Some of the other trucks had twice the hours and half the miles. Since idling is bad I choose a higher mile lower hour one.
4. LDT-465 motor is rated at 140,160, 180 hp from the searches I have done, which is it?? Anyone bumping this up some? And only 305 tq?? Out of 478 cu. in talk about low numbers! I plan to intercool it and add a larger turbo and see what happens. My last truck was a 03 dually Dodge with a CTD. 398/801 at the rear wheels on the dyno so this thing is going to feel like a real dog!
5. Anyone have a general starting instructions?
6. Anyone have some re-powering options. I'm thinking a turned up 12 valve CTD would be great. Lighter, smaller and 4 times the HP.
I can't wait to get it home and start playing. This website has been a great source of info. I hope to add to it someday soon!
Here's a few pics of it. <img src="speech/icon_speech_yeah.gif" border="0">
<img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_1.jpg" border="0"><img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_3.jpg" border="0">
<img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_4.jpg" border="0"><img src="http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Deuce/6x6_2.jpg" border="0">
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