What did you do to your deuce this week?

[wilfreeman]

Thanks guys! We just got back from the Denton rally. Only about 200 miles round trip, but a good test for it! I guess that since I was pulling about 4300# behind it (the car hauler and Jeep), it was an even better test! She loved the workout - I tried to keep her at around 2100-2200rpm the whole time and I picked up about 3 mph @ 2100rpm during the trip - COOL! I guess I blew the cobwebs out of her, huh? The only problem I ran into was when I got back home I noticed that the right rear axle seal is leaking - I can live with that because I already have the seals and was planning on doing them anyway.

 

[Dipstick]

What a Honey your Bob is!!!!

 

[wilfreeman]

Thanks - it reminds me of somebody else's!

 

[215Dave]

This week I learned what true empty (E) is on my truck.... The hard way! It's before the needle gets to the E

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

This week I learned what true empty (E) is on my truck.... The hard way! It's before the needle gets to the E

I'm sure that will be a lesson well learned... and NEVER forgotten!

 

[orrisd4]

i ripped out the seats,turn signals,heater core , heat shield from the exhaust, removed the tailgate and troop seats, fuel tank , oh and only after i did this did i remember to start taking pics,
followed that up with shop-vacing out 3 squirrel nest and atleast 1 dead squirrel.
drained the diarrhea like sludge out of her tank , discovered "Aircraft" brand paint remover works amazing on carc paint just spray it on let it dry then blow it off with an air nozzle. in the AM i plan to rip the doors apart to start repairs, going to order a new set of rockers from memphis,and start that, but the big thing is tomorrow i will be waking the creature from her long slumber

 

[HanksDeuce]

Cut/bent 1/2" 0.035 stainless tubing for my fuel supply line.
Cut/bent 3/8" 0.035 stainless tubing for my vent line.
Scuffed/painted the Cummins 6bt valve covers.
Test fit the factory deuce airbox and it fits over the Cummins turbo. I need a 90 degree 4" elbow to mate up to the turbo inlet.
Removed the 6bt oil pan and cleaned the gasket material off. What a royal PITA! Found a few nasty rust spots clean through the pan. Found a new factory oil pan for $75 locally.
Sent measurements to BlackRock Fab for my front engine mount, revised lift block transmission cross member, and radiator mounts.

 

[Nasadowsk]

Longtime listener, first time caller - did the front axle seals on my friend's '65.

Found the wheel cylinders were...less than ideal...

Found out that the sillicone boot install really is a two person job...

Oh yeah, had fun, too

 

[muthkw25]

I replaced the magnetic relay in the truck and did some painting on a new step ladder I purchased.

 

[Jeepsinker]

I removed my heater setup from under hood for the summer months to free up some room, pressure washed all the grease off of everything I could, found out something in my front end is shot( thinking kingpin bushings) and ordered parts for said front end rebuild, including new boots because mine are torn and have been for some time.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I've been working on getting the new deuce ready for paint the past couple days. Finally noticed that the spare tire is on an m34/m135 style wheel, and changed out the driver's side front tire. Had to use the poor man's "geared lug wrench" (2x the power!)

 

[whatadeuce]

Moved my M35 to my new location and cleaned the cab.

 

[talskinyguy]

Found out that the sillicone boot install really is a two person job...

I did it with a 2 vice grips and a set of channel locks. The first one took me about 30 minutes to get on, the 2nd less than 5. If I had small vice grips that didn't weigh much I would have been even better off. Just something to think about for next time.

 

[Towersafety]

Changed the oil and picked up 2 more 105 trailers. Now I have pleanty to haul fire wood in.

 

[RobM36A2]

Called the shop, what the status of my M36a2 was.
They are going to change 4 wheels, (wich I got last week on thursday). Then, hopefully, tomorrow night it will pass the inspection..

 

[whatadeuce]

Installed NOS passenger seat, added Lucas fuel stabilizer to my engine.

 

[whatadeuce]

Adjusted the fan belts. Mounted a chock on the area above the spare tire equipment. Located the switch mounted on the hydraulic brake cylinder that I believe is the reason I have no brake lights; but after seeing it I shall check the other connections as suggested in TM9-2320-209-20-2-1 page 25-120

 

[SteveKuhn]

Take a minute and pull the boot from the switch to make sure there's no Dot5 or oil that's worked its way in. It can wreak havoc if it shorts.

Ask me how I know.

Steve

 

[Towersafety]

Took the new tires off the 105 I won and put them on the steering axle of the duece. Nice not having dry rotten tires on my steering axle now

 

[WOLF DOG]

Installed Air-O-Matic steering assist on my M35A2. Really makes a big difference