What did you do to your deuce this week?

[mjcdetroit]

It takes methanol vapors from the bottle and draws it into the air compressor. This will prevent any moisture in the air system from freezing and causing problems with the brakes. I seen it done on a different thread here on s.s.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=46312

 

[AvrgJoe]

Happily... took a break from working on it and other stuff and JUST DROVE IT! Got to enjoy some of the leaves turning here in Middle Tennessee.

 

[todds112]

Happily... took a break from working on it and other stuff and JUST DROVE IT! Got to enjoy some of the leaves turning here in Middle Tennessee.

Nice! Took ours out for a spin in the mountains too. Our leaves are mostly gone and snow is on the way!

 

[rustystud]

Happily... took a break from working on it and other stuff and JUST DROVE IT! Got to enjoy some of the leaves turning here in Middle Tennessee.

That's what it's all about ! Being able to take a drive and enjoy our trucks !

 

[wilfreeman]

I knocked out a few thing that I have been wanting to do:

- I upgraded my old rusty battery box to the plastic type that I bought at the Georgia rally. I heard that the Group 31 batteries wouldn't fit, but they do if you remove the locking handle screws and install them from the inside - at least that worked with mine.
- I installed the MRAP mirrors that I also bought at the Georgia rally.
- I finally fixed my turn signal issue by replacing the flasher with a used one I bought. I took the oldnflasher off of the deuce and installed it on my Jeep - it didn't work there either. I previously replaced the turn signal switch with a new one because you could tap on the switch and they would start flashing - one of the mounting tabs was broken anyway.
- I changed my secondary fuel filters.

I might work on installing my used electric windshield wipers tomorrow. I painted them tan the other day - all I have to do is get started on them now! I also have the windshield washer and defrost deflectors off of the same M35a3 to install.

 

[wilfreeman]

Knocked out a few more upgrades today:

- I installed a new 2.5# Amerex fire extinguisher and bracket on top of the tunnel beside the shifter. I also removed the old bracket from the side of the tunnel.
- I upgraded the windshield wipers to electric ones off of an a3. Fairly easy upgrade - the hardest part was drilling the hole for the wiring harness. I still have not installed the arms because I need new blades.
- I installed defroster deflectors off of an a3. Easy upgrade. Used 2 stock holes on the ends, but none of the others lined up - had to drill 4 holes.

Since it was such a nice day and I had the top off, I took a ride to go put some fuel in the truck - got more waves than I normally do!

 

[jbayer]

Broke down two (of the ten) 1100 x 20 G177's off of five ton wheels that will go on my Deuce. One yesterday, one today. OMG, thats a lot of work. Wish I could afford to pay someone else to do it. I'm sure when I ever get to breaking down the ten 900 x 20's they'll be like bicycle tires compared to these monsters.

 

[Dipstick]

Sweet tires! It will all be worth it when you get them on. They are vastly superior to NDTs.

 

[Dipstick]

I would like to know how your electric wiper install goes. My air wipers usually go two different speeds at the same time. The driver's side usually quits all together when I throttle the air down enough to prevent the passenger side wiper from becoming a propeller.

 

[wilfreeman]

I would like to know how your electric wiper install goes. My air wipers usually go two different speeds at the same time. The driver's side usually quits all together when I throttle the air down enough to prevent the passenger side wiper from becoming a propeller.

The install was really pretty easy - drilling the hole in the dash was the hardest part I thought. They adjusted out pretty quickly. I haven't used them yet, because I have to order new blades - unless somebody knows the Anco part numbers for the arm/blade upgrade. My air wipers did just the opposite. My driver side worked fine, but you had to turn the knob up pretty far too get the passenger side going, then it came on wide open. I felt for $75 to upgrade to used electrics was a better deal than $125/ea on the air motors!

 

[dezert ratt]

I finally flat towed my jeep to and from the high desert and also used the deuce as a recovery vehicle out there.
It towed the jeep at 55mph no problem.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I finally flat towed my jeep to and from the high desert and also used the deuce as a recovery vehicle out there.
It towed the jeep at 55mph no problem.
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Gotta luv that axle articulation in pic #2.

And that sunset silhouette is absolutely calendar quality stuff ! ! !

Thanks !

Carry on.

 

[bruce187]

Drained the Trans and transfer case. Got milkshake out of the Trans and this came out of the transfer... case

 

[rustystud]

Drained the Trans and transfer case. Got milkshake out of the Trans and this came out of the transfer... case

That is a "aww crap !" moment ! The milkshake out of the transmission is probably due to water and hopefully no damage was done. The transfer case is another matter !

 

[Carlo]

Drained the Trans and transfer case. Got milkshake out of the Trans and this came out of the transfer... case

Were either one making much noise?

 

[Jeepsinker]

Yep, that's not good at all.

 

[RobM36A2]

I put my M36a2 up for sale

The reason is I don't drive it anymore, due to lack of time and so on.
Another reason is that I am going to save up for another toy.

All in all it is with mixed feelings....

 

[bruce187]

Were either one making much noise?

No... no abnormal noises nothing like that and everything operates normally except it's a little hard to get into second other than that all good what do you guys think I should do?

 

[bruce187]

That is a "aww crap !" moment ! The milkshake out of the transmission is probably due to water and hopefully no damage was done. The transfer case is another matter !

What do you think I should do about the transfer case?

 

[brianp454]

You could try filling it with 90W and some sort of flush (a bunch of it) and running for a bit to flush it out. An old mechanics trick is to use regular ATF for a spell as it has LOTS of detergent in it. It's a bit thinner than 75-90W, but if you don't act abusive it should be fine. Once you run it a couple hours you can drain it into a clean pan and see what all comes out. You could even use a clean oil filter to filter it and then put it back in for a 2nd flush.