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OK Guys, here's a topic to debate. Got a 5 ton power steering system and the L.O. for it calls for HDO 10w (10 weight motor oil); and a power steering pump that runs with power steering fluid. How close are 10w and ATF? I don't want to hurt the pump by running 10w through it and I don't want to...

When locking hubs are installed on a deuce or larger, are there any additional lube considerations? i.e. Gear lube, wheel bearing grease or special additive to keep the hub alive when in freewheel position?

I came up with this stamped brass emblem some years ago and just ran across it again in my hunt for something completely different. Anybody shed some light on it's original application?

Getting drivelines on the baby HEMTT together and I'm bothered by what I think is excessive play in the third member. The axles I'm using are the full air brake M-900 series Rockwells and I have (I think) too much rotation at the rear axle driveshaft flange; close to a quarter of a turn. The...

We're starting to see this pattern more and more-- but no one can tell us what TM it's coming out of. Thought at first it was just the current three-color but the patterns have a choppier, more sharp-edged look to them; especially evident on the container.. Any thoughts?

I've read lots of posts on light switch failures (especially the push-button one) and the pros and cons of adding a relay inline as a way to cut back on the current across the light switch contacts. I'm still debating the 24v or 12v question and can wire up the baby HEMTT either way. So here's...

Anybody out there scrapping out a deuce? I need the double crossmember out of a deuce frame. OR, two singles I can put back to back.

Looked around and haven't had any luck so I'm putting out a call. Looking for a deuce troop strap; or can make do with a junker for the pair of snap ends and slide adjuster and I'll stitch up my own strap. Anyone got an extra they're willing to part with?

Will let Bjorn share the detail pics of the oil seal adventure but here's a couple of shots just prior to his departure. Cole is keeping watch while Bjorn checks tires; baby HEMTT and cranetruck in my driveway. Bjorn, Hope the rest of your trip is less exciting than the first half.

Got the tow bar feet on baby HEMTT and I think I gotta build new ends for the telescoping legs. 1 1/2" pins.

When I was in 'Nam we had two M37s that had flex joints in the frames allowing the front end of the truck to rotate, along it's axis, from the rear. The set-up consisted of a double crossmember with a big slip joint made out of two pieces of pipe; an inner, attached to the forward x-member and...

Can't say as I'm familiar with this deuce bed configuration. eBay item # 4651887580.

Skidplate, grill and assorted hardware done and installed. With the exception of the grill, headlight and observation window openings, the skidplate is one continuous piece of .250" 4' X8' steel plate. Wrestled that sucker up into place after making the top and bottom brackets; placed and...

For the baby HEMTT project; I'm looking for two complete deuce fuel tanks in good shape... Anybody? Have two good 70 gal. tanks minus the in-tank units for trade or sale.

Finally saw some sunshine and decided to tinker with the project truck for a bit. Got out my Fisher-Price My Little Press Brake and bent up the skid plate. Now laying out the support brackets for same. Also started on the fenders and splash guards. Gee, this thing is looking more and more like a...

Didn't want you guys thinking I'm just sitting by the fire, twiddling my thumbs. Lately I've; Mounted steering box and found that tire hits it in tight right turn. Made bracket and re-mounted steering box four inches higher. Made up bracket and mounting plate for steering idler arm so as to have...

For you fellows in the colder climes; I ran across this site www.maesco.com Go to the browse products column and click on Kim Hotstart Preheaters. They also have a decent line of Baldwin filters and Racor fuel systems stuff.

Anyone shopping for a radiator cover; there's three on ebay right now. Item #s 4610649629, 4610649630 & 4610649631. Or go to ebay motors and do a search on key word military to view all 18 pages.

Well, the motor and trans mounts are done, installed and the powerpack is secured. The truck made it home today so I can just walk out my front door and go to wrenching; no more 1 hour drives until it's ready for paint. Fuel and air tanks on and mounts for the walkways are the first orders of...

Got an engine that'll govern out around 2,800 RPM, top gear is one to one and the axle ratio is 6.44(?) Tires are 53" tall. Is there a simple formula I can use to get a ballpark idea of my top speed in the baby HEMTT when I get it on the road?