Hi Ed-
I am in the Berwick area frequently, I'll be there on Tuesday 5/31. PM on the way...

I recall a few years ago there was an article in MV magazine about adding a bypass coolant filter to a multifuel Deuce, I think the theory and plumbing would be similar in this case. A search thru the MV index should bring up what you need.... and of course it's best to start with a clean system, as...

m-11 wrote:So are you moving out to Montana?

...and going into the dental floss business?

Welcome aboard, Captn! Good looking truck, appears pretty much original..?? You'll find a lot of expert help here on the forum. Where in ME are you?

Heat, wax, then more heat, more wax(or kroil if you prefer) and you should be able to get the other nut off. Then remove the housing and you can get your vise grips on the broken stud. Just work it back and forth easy and use heat as needed. Again, patience is the key....

You can try heating the stud/bolt to a dull red then hold a candle to it. Let the candle wax run down into the threads, then let it cool down a bit. May have to do it a few times. Use vise grips on the exposed threads if any, otherwise drill the bolt and use the easy-out. Work it back and forth gent...

Hmm, maybe that's why the darn thing won't stay running!

Sailor, I had a look in my parts stash and sorry to say, no luck on the running board. I noticed Midwest mil has them on the website for 50 bucks. That may be an option if yours is too fubared to straighten....JK

I may have one in my heap o' parts, no guarantees though. I will take a look this weekend. Remind me if you don't hear back from me in a few days... JK

Getting the truck ready for a Veteran's Day outing, and I have a headlight out. Did a search here but I'm not finding what I need....Anyone have a valid part no. for a 24v sealed beam bulb with the milspec pigtail connectors? Any luck getting one at NAPA or other parts retailers? No time to order fr...