Trip Preparation

[zeisshensoldt]

Here's what I've accumulated so far for the trip to pickup my m35a2 this weekend. Just wondering if everything looks good and any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, will that motor oil be ok for an ip lubricant?

 

[wsucougarx]

DOT 5 brake fluid, set of belts, coolant, 15/40 oil, tire inflation hose to hook upto glad hand, bottle jack, spare bulbs, GL-1 gear oil for diffs/tranny/transfer case. Trip permit

 

[bjsmith]

1 more secondary fuel filter

 

[steelandcanvas]

The oil won't hurt anything, but the Diesel-Kleene will lube the IP.

Tool box, spare set of batteries, battery term cleaner, lug wrench, shop rags, flashlight, duct tape, tie wire, comm between you and the support vehicle, that's just off the top of my head. If you don't think you'll need it, take it anyway. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. How far is your recovery?

 

[zeisshensoldt]

DOT 5 brake fluid, GL-1 gear oil for diffs/tranny/transfer case.

Doesn't this^ require specific equipment to begin the oil changes? I cant just go to the gas station and fill the tires, I will be needing some kind of adapter?

How far is your recovery?

A total of 1000 miles.

 

[gimpyrobb]

If you plan on driving the deuce home 1000 miles, you only have 5% of what you should in that pic.

 

[aggopian]

And a camera with video and LOTS of pictures cause as we all know.........

Ok there's one pic but just sayin...

 

[cattlerepairman]

Doesn't this^ require specific equipment to begin the oil changes? I cant just go to the gas station and fill the tires, I will be needing some kind of adapter?



A total of 1000 miles.

No need for specialised equipment for an oil change. It reminds me to suggest that you need to bring copies of the TMs - and preferably read the Operator's one front to back before you drive and at leasdt familiarise yourself with the layout of the repair manuals, so that you have a realistic chance of finding the info you will be looking for when stuff goes wrong.

You also do not need an adapter for the tire valves. Indeed, you can go to the gas station and fill them up there.

 

[treessw]

I am with gimp on this one, heck thats the stuff I normally keep in the truck just to go to the store with. Its better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. If you show up for a fair fight... you are not prepared. Keep us posted, be safe and good luck!!!!!

 

[hndrsonj]

So your recovery is this weekend? Is it 500 miles one way or 1,000? Is the deuce a known good runner or from GL? If it's coming from a private sale it will be alot better as GL is an unknown. Either way, I would take alot more tools/parts and the TM's since you are asking about how to put air in the tires and changing oil.

 

[JCKnife]

So your recovery is this weekend? Is it 500 miles one way or 1,000? Is the deuce a known good runner or from GL? If it's coming from a private sale it will be alot better as GL is an unknown. Either way, I would take alot more tools/parts and the TM's since you are asking about how to put air in the tires and changing oil.

Yeah, this is the big question. If you're getting a truck that's already a known quantity you have a fighting chance. A GL recovery of 1,000 miles? My list would start with a compressor and a generator and then fill the chase truck bed around those.

 

[m1010plowboy]

Recovery Preparation

Add the Handy Emergency Preparedness Products:

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Road Flares or Reflectors

Tow strap and Chains

A Pillow and a Blanket

Flashlight

Water, Chocolate, Gouda Cheese and Red Wine.....

Better take a tooth brush.

 

[gunboy1656]

Here is a checklist to make it simple as to what to bring.

 

[hndrsonj]

Here is a checklist to make it simple as to what to bring.

That's a pretty good list. The only things I didn't see were splices for the hard lines (brake/air/fuel) and a tubing cutter. Was a budd socket on it?

 

[Tow4]

Platinum Visa card.

 

[maxxplanck]

Back up plan B,C,D,E,F and so on

 

[Katahdin]

I believe the deuce will be going 450 miles one-way: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/transportation-needs/80073-m35a2-new-york-maine.html

I may be able to lend some assistance on the Maine stretch. Please keep the site updated with your progress if you can. God Speed!

 

[gunboy1656]

That's a pretty good list. The only things I didn't see were splices for the hard lines (brake/air/fuel) and a tubing cutter. Was a budd socket on it?

I saved that list from another thread, did not see a budd wrench listed, but definitely should be brought along.

 

[RodUSMC1962]

All the suggestions offered are good.When cbvet an I drove our first duece home 6 years ago 950 miles thanksgiving week end from Minnesota to Indiana the thing we used most was duct tape to try to keep the rain from coming in through the winshield and door gaskets. You will need all your winter outer wear and a hooded heavy sweatshirt.We never could get the rear window sealed to keep the wind off our necks.Bad time of year to do this.I hope truck has good heater.Have a safe trip,and let us know how things went.

 

[drbombe]

dont forget

cardboard, super cheap or free, keeps you off the cold ground, catchs spills. Duct tape of course. I put double hose clamps on everything and I carry a few small sections of copper pipe that I can plug into a hose should it burst open, the extra clamps just make it fast to repair it. I usually have a good supply of zip ties also. Maybe some bailing wire.