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[@stew6338]

Matt, the radiator is grounded to stop electrolysis of the cooling system. Many of cooling system will create a stray current corroding out the radiator inturnally. Back to watching and hope you re connect the earth cable too the new radiatior. We will see what you do hopefully. Cheers Stew.

[@Roger-hq1yt]

Fascinating information, gotta love the internet.

[@1979augistine]

Old coolant can cause electrolysis by letting small current to run through the coolant it will burn holes in radiators and heater cores its amazing that grounding your radiator and heater core and keeping good pre mixed coolant in your system will save you in the long run .

[@darylnicklen3685]

Matt would put it back because it was there when he pulled it apart. The normal is if you don't know why it is the way it is put it back how you found it unless you have definite indication it's wrong.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Corrosion is an electro-chemical process. The ground balances any electrical difference of potential between the radiator/chassis/coolant. Theoretically correct in the strictest sense but not particularly significant in practice. A sacrificial anode is more effective at reducing corrosion.

[@davidfulton4576]

It will also help to include a water filter that contains a sacrificial metal.

[@everestyeti]

Clint is definitely a class act, not only knows his stuff but always willing to help out as well. Only thing is now Matt you're going to have to drive her constantly for a month, just to clear all that crap out of the engine. 👍

[@cdnsoul5808]

What amazes me is the distance these guys drive to help, meet and/or see each other. C&C is 6 hrs away from Matt. That's not quite next door.

[@steamindemon3389]

@@cdnsoul5808at the end of the video there is a mini case excavator in the background. Clint sold it to Matt & delivered it

[@simongriggs4351]

Matt I love this Truck it sounds great now great video to fare play to C&C . good to see the band on the back of the truck thanks

[@felixb.59]

the exhaust looks like it's from a locomotive with all that soot coming out of it 😂

[@Bob_Adkins]

It's a dirty job driving that old classic, but someone has to do it!

[@tomp538]

Man the distinctive whistle of duce duce & a half turbo brought back memories of the Army motor pool; 50+ years ago. Good job Matt!

[@stephenmccool8127]

Matt, having made a career in the Army and, more specifically in Army transportation, this tickles me. I've spent a lot of time in the cab and in the cargo area of these venerable trucks and its bigger 5 ton brother. The lack of power puzzled me as I know they are powerful, capable haulers. This particular model and iteration of the dunce and a half has moved trillions of tons of "beans and bullets" for the Army and Marines. They have such a distinctive sound (not unlike a John Deere two cylinder) that I could identify one without seeing it. Great job on making this one something exciting and viable again.

[@ronaldwprovo5530]

Matt 1961 I drove the dunce half 1962 and Pulling a105 how and fdc 5 ton

[@jarmstrong2843]

Yup, I would say Clint at C&C is a nice friend and a tremendous resource to get your Army truck running correctly once again . And, it is nice seeing you happy by knowing you got the fuel pump issue resolved and have a vehicle operate as the way it should. Five thumbs up from this end of the Inner Web. 👍 👍 👍👍👍

[@lllowejr]

Thank you Matt, I drove a "Duce" in the ARMY and they are beasts! Imagine driving one with a water buffalo in the narrow cobblestone streets of Germany and the icy mountains of Europe. We would dump anything that would burn in our duce's, old gas with water in it (no problem) three year old kerosene (it loved it) we even ran paint thinner through it ( I guess we were ahead of social media) 😮

[@aeros4me]

Clint shows his expertise and helpfulness yet again. Great example of a guy to do business with ;)

[@richardphelan8414]

I love the Doppler sound of the horn as you drive over the camera that would make a great Intro , Many props to Clint at C&C equipment for his knowledge and experience with these trucks and he was spot on with His diagnosis of what was wrong, it now runs and starts like it's supposed to ,I know Matt is stoked

[@redshirt219]

Hi Matt, Former 7th Army soldier, that learned to drive stick shift on a duece and a half. Fun times in the 88th HEM Co. Hanua, Germany. Love all your videos.

[@JohnH20111]

that shift pattern was a bitch, and i know that from personal experience(i drove a Deuce in the Army Reserve), but a lot of drivers on the road would either get out of your way or stay out of your way when you’re driving down the road

[@OuradventuresGU]

What an absolute gem that is! The sound as you pulled away down the drive with us absolutely awesome, anyone who doesn’t like that sound, I have no words for! Great pics from the parade and love how many people came out to support! True local community spirit 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@lotharschiese8559]

Ready, willing and able, but don't ask her to stop right now!

[@jg6142]

That Clint from C&C is a wealth of information, he always seems ready to help! Good job Matt.

[@BerZerker1963]

Dude, M35A2 was the truck I was assigned when I went to my first duty station in Baumholder, Germany back in 1982! I loved that damn thing! Mine had a winch up front. Took the soft top off and put a hard roof on the cab like you have. Replaced most everything, including the heater. Took a dryer vent hose and fed the heat into the back. I miss that truck!!

[@dorightal4965]

Tom1k9 calls this something new. It brings back memories of days long ago and far far away in SE Asia. While doing a stint TDY in Cam Ranh Bay, Viet Nam, I went on a "joy ride" on a Deuce and a half from the air base compound to a local village loaded with the villagers who worked on the base. The route was cross country through muddy fields. We went on two trucks at a time so that when one got stuck, the other was there to tow it out. The favors were exchanged several times on the trip. This was done two times a day, every day. (For a time when the action was light.) This was in late '66.

[@tomster70]

I was a mechanic in the Army and drove our maintenace deuce. Loved that truck and the darned thing never failed us! And you're right, they are an absolute blast to drive! Nice video!

[@steveskouson9620]

In my reserve unit, I was a cook, and came in on Friday to make the rations run to Presidio of SF. Mine had a previous life as a "commo van" hauler. Big box filled up the whole bed, and was full of communications equipment. (It was HEAVY!) Last time (before I adopted her) she went in for major maint, and they adjusted the governor for that load. Without the box, 65 MPH. No canvas at all. Largest convertible in Silicon Valley. steve

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[@richardthomas1743]

Its gonna be a great Saturday morning with Diesel Creek! Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to Matt!!

[@kennyk3989]

And good morning to you too. It’s always a great day watching Matt work his magic with all the downtrodden equipment he brings home! Go get ‘em Matt!!!

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Awesome job. Love the whole thing military. Not sure the passengers will survive the exhaust smoke. 😂

[@crystaldragon141]

It fits right in with the 50's 😂

[@johnhopkins6658]

Thinking the same about the smoke.

[@KevCampbell]

Agree - black exhaust just means wasted fuel

[@flymac]

Greta Thunberg left the chat lol

[@charlesgibson4184]

Is the smoke normal for this engine?

[@addisonwilliamsjr4450]

Fricking Awesome!!! Both you and the truck. This is what my father drove when he was in Korea. He told me that it was so cold at night that they had to keep one truck running all night so they could use it to start the rest of the trucks in the morning. I wish he was still around to see your video.

[@ronpeacock9939]

I can say that when you fired it up after the timing fix… I could hear the difference. It just sounded smoother..add in the fact that you didn’t need to kill it with ether to get it to start… Yeah, Clint proves again why he’s good at what he does. Diagnosed it without even hearing it.. To quote a movie (From Russia with Love).. There is no substitute for experience.

[@matthewfulk4124]

great quote!!!

[@larrybartlett7419]

I love it when you get a engine running for the first time. Your laughter and excitement is contagious. Keep on keeping on . Your videos are always fun and educational. Be safe.

[@aar5pj]

Former Deuce and a Half pilot here from 1971, Great Job , Great Truck.

[@bernardjones6162]

We had those 2 1/2s over at the 911th Air Lift Wing. I drove them on and off aircraft for traveling. They were a great vehicle for small jobsand carrying troops! Enjoy! Retired from the Air Force at Pittsburgh International Airport 2004. Keep up the great work, you are blessed with knowledge!

[@oniichan1006]

Thank you for your service!

[@imleetsometimes]

45:32 Almost had you a nice deer! Great rig and great video!

[@jdeno76]

I had to watch it twice. I lost it when it went in the trees. Neither one would have felt a thing at that speed.

[@imleetsometimes]

@@jdeno76 I had to watch it twice as well, it looked pretty darn close though! I wonder if Matt even caught a glimpse being so high in the truck?

[@fire32njetta]

Saw that too. Was thinking it’s only gonna hurt for a second 😬

[@pkpundit]

Looks like it just made it in front of the truck. I had to zoom in to see it.

[@sithus1966]

Tis the season for suicidal deer.

[@stevenbrady5017]

That little tap on the throttle shifting up! Sent me home again! Army 1971-2001,

[@danielparsons3995]

It always puts a smile on my face when Matt does his excited laugh when something actually works out for him😊

[@abrahambreban2793]

Right " ? I always notice that " But a recon that's his ooh rah for us Marines ha ha haha !!!

[@Tom1k9]

I literally JUST sat down with my meal thinking "i hope Matt's uploaded something new for me to watch whilst i eat this". The man delivers

[@ABOE158]

Me too

[@BradParler]

Same

[@josephboley]

Whatcha eating?? Jeet yet?

[@mathiasbreu6238]

Same for me over here in Germany ✌🏻😁

[@DaveImagery]

I just about spit up laughing, when I saw your comment. Wifey and I just ordered lunch, and I was thinking the exact same thing. :)

[@Tama-dr4oz]

Matt great job ! I spent many late nights in the motor pool fixing oil leaks, tires and brake failures on those old 35s but I love them anyway, by the way you can reduce some of the smoke if you turn out the adjusting nut on the smoke cam adjuster with out losing any power, just a suggestion though have fun with it !

[@johngouker3887]

Thank you very much for telling Matt about the problem on the smoke. The deuce and the half I drove in 72 and 73 over in Korea did not smoke as much as that thing did now I know why.!

[@3D_Drafter]

This was awesome Matt. As an ex Sapper, the Army trucks always have a special place in my heart even the US variants.

[@JohnH20111]

Sappers Lead The Way !!! Essayons !!!!!

[@CS_Blitzen]

The M35 has always been "THE" army truck to me, it was a familiar sight in war movies as a kid even growing up in the UK and Australia and my love of it has only grown over the years especially as I've learnt to enjoy the mechanical symphony of diesel engines. I've always wanted one, and the idea of somehow owning one in Australia has only been galvanised after watching this! Love that truck and can't wait to see your videos with her in the future. Thanks Matt!

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Where they ever imported into Aus/NZ ? I'm sure we had a similar but slightly smaller maybe ? big petrol powered 6 cylinder, GM because Chevrolet parts fitted. (40 years ago....) A young guy I knew on the South Island's West Coast bought one cheaply, and I remember him telling me how he managed to get it home then over time, fixed it up. Originally the (Leaf ?) springs were so sagged with old age (and possible earlier owner overloading and abuse, probably used as a coal truck) that it was sagged with the tyres rubbing on the underneath/guards whatever, so he described how he jacked it up, one corner at a time and inserted pieces of timber, cut as packing pieces to attain near normal height...but non springy ride/tow home. I remember he said the diaphram mechanical petrol pump was similar to the other old cars of the era, but instead of having one pair of valves, it had 3 pairs. Which he was able to buy easily enough. So did we ever get the Diesel/multifuel Deuce and a half hereabouts ?

[@재선김-b4r]

저는 1944년식 GMC를 소유하며 굴착기를 실고 다니며 중장비 작업을 합니다. 님께서 소유하신 차에 엔진 소리와 배기음은 참 듣기 좋습니다. 차량 정비 능력도 출중 하시구요. 가끔 님의 영상소식을 보며 많은 것을 배운답니다. 앞으로도 좋은 영상 정보 자주 올려 주시기를 기대하며 몸 건강 행복하시길 바랍니다 🙏 감사드립니다 💖 FROM SOUTH KOREA 🇰🇷 💕 😊

[@roycewoods9219]

That truck sounds so much better now that you have the injection timing straightened out. It’s a night and day difference even on video. The look on your face when she fired without ether was priceless. Way to go Matt!!!

[@spencerjhog4429]

Great troubleshooting. FYI United Technologies was at one time a huge conglomerate including Pratt& Whitney aircraft engines, Hamilton Standard propellers, space suits, Sikorski helicopters, Carrier AC, Otis Elevators and long ago even United Airlines. Their USBI operations is what brought me to Alabama and meeting my future wife so I UT has a place in my heart. Now they are merged with Raytheon into a huge defense contractor.

[@colemanhill1076]

I believe the other company Matt mentioned the made those pumps, Ambac was bought out by United Technologies in the late 50s or 60s. I did environmental cleanup work on a former Ambac site but that facility made flares and fuses for the military. UT paid for the cleanup.

[@George-dy3pt]

The biggest was Holcomb and Holt in Indiana

[@RogerBrown-n2o]

You can't have too many old Army trucks, Matt! I always took every chance I could to get to drive them often when I was in the Army early 70s. We have 3 deuces in our Aircraft Museum here in Colorado and they are three different vintages from Korean War era to a Viet Nam era mid 60s and a 4x4 deuce later years from the Desert Storm era. The newer one is difficult to keep running because of the high level of electronic systems designed into it which doesn't make any sense because of the gremlins that come up with electronics and in a battle field scenario that would seem the worst place for complex vehicles. The simpler the better would seem the better choice but that's the government way. Glad you got yours to run the way she was designed to run. Looking forward to at least a picture of your latest Army truck acquisition. Onward!

[@killingtimeitself]

ironically a large part of the problem with repairing new military kit has nothing to do with the government, and everything to do with the private contractors it pays making proprietary unrepairable garbage that can be field repaired.

[@officialbazzargaming]

41:00 Hey Matt! If you're concerned about longevity of clutch and the engine, I would, and do recommend using the rang-box and following the shifting procedure thats usually posted on the dash. Reason being that starting in H1 and getting into H2 is dangerous thanks to R being directly up from 1, and at that speed it's pretty easy to mash into the un-gated, un-synchrod Reverse. Starting from H2 is real rough on the clutch (a known point of failure on the vehicle, thanks to it's tractor engine design history... thanks White.) and luggs the engine which isn't easy on bearing and seals in there. best procedure "should" be: L2 L3 L4 L5 H4 H5 it's easiest on the rotating assemblies, and also (as long as you can rip the stick fast enough) the quickest way up to 55 mph. Thanks for the awesome video! motivating me to go work on my A2!

[@1997cr80r]

Absolutely not... terrible advice! The transfer case is synchronized but the synchronizers in it are small and light duty. Yes they can be shifted on the fly but it's not a good practice at all. Should only be done really when hauling heavy starting out up hill. It should be shifted very gently if moving with the transmission in neutral. Another big thing is not to start off in 2nd gear ever because 2nd gear is not splined it's on a woodruff key and starting in second gear shock loads the woodruff key and it will wear the key slot or shier the key all together. Moral of the story the transfer case is not a auxiliary transmission "brownie box" and should not be continuously used as such.

[@officialbazzargaming]

@@1997cr80r unless you're dumping the clutch EVERY time you take off in 2nd, you'll be doing even more damage... Because you will be dumping the clutch on 2nd every time you go from 1st to 2nd and stomp on the gas so you don't run out of momentum.... I'd say easing off the clutch on that woodruff key then applying throttle is a lot smarter than shifting into 2nd at speed and stomping on it every time. And they are light duty synchros, that's why they work best at higher speed and more careful shifts, like between 5L and 4H, when maintaining momentum isn't as critical. Like all things, it's the way you do it, not how you do it.

[@shynsly01]

Thank you, Matt. When I first joined the Army (97-04), an old Duece was the first truck I was ever assigned out in Ft. Lewis, Washington. I essentially "restored" that beast, as an 18 year old kid. I can't even tell you the number of boobs I got flashed on our many convoys between Lewis and Yakima training center! 🤣 That obnoxiously loud turbo whistle brings back some good memories. Someday I hope to own one, myself. Can't go wrong with a simple but tough, multi-fuel, 6x6, 2 1/2 ton truck for a "SHTF" rig!

[@ronaldwprovo5530]

😉 🤠

[@The_blindpizzaguy1300]

I’ve only come across one of those trucks once, but the reason why I like them is because they sound so unique. I love the sounds that they make.

[@JP-ou8yb]

You might want to pressure test the cooling system after fixing it was blowing a lot of white smoke when started and maybe a compression test to check the head and gasket.

[@drdab_]

alot of smoke

[@saramalou9649]

leaky inter cooler hose also make this happen. This truck might not have an intercooler though

[@christopherfarmer1812]

​@@saramalou9649those trucks,/engines don't have intercoolers, the turbos installed weren't even put on to increase the power, but to help reduce the exhaust smoke,, ( wasn't great at that either )

[@saramalou9649]

@@christopherfarmer1812 well then nothings wrong. i love black smoke in the morning

[@ddelano7408]

Matt, Your expressions of joy when something comes to life and runs well never gets old! Congratulations on getting the "Ol Gal" running well again. Enjoy!

[@ChevyConQueso]

I've been going back and forth on buying one of these and bobbing it to a single axle, so I can run larger single tires, as well as keeping other costs down through simplification. Not too many trucks have a stack on the A pillar, and a removeable top together. It would be fun to roll around town during the summers with no roof to run my errands, and I can actually park one at work. Be a lot easier to manuever bobbed as well. That was also a sweet Ford 9700 in front of the deuce in the parade.

[@ramblingthings]

Glad you got the old girl running right and back in operation. Clint and C&C Equipment are fantastic people and resources, passed by their place yesterday on my way to see my daughter. Your channel is awesome, keep up the good work!

[@marvincultee6740]

This is real not like mainstream T.V . Thank you🫡

[@Rorschach1024]

@Matt, I'd hang onto the bits for the density compensator and see what it might take to fix it so it works right. You never know if you might find yourself having to run it off used peanut oil or waste engine oil or god only knows what else if things don't improve soon.

[@cattlerepairmancattlerepai9414]

The engine will still run fine on all alternative fuels without the fuel density compensator. The thing is only there to guesstimate injection quantity adaptation for fuels other than diesel. Without it, power might be slightly up or down but no issues. The military itself removed the FDC in many trucks.

[@slateslavens]

Matt, grounding the radiator helps prevent electrolytic corrosion. If there is a voltage differential between the radiator and ground for any reason, it will accelerate any corrosion in the radiator. Well done on the repair! She sounds great! Brings back memories of driving one in the Army a couple of times. I was usually driving an M113A1 with a little Detroit Diesel V6. Not the 6v71, but the 6v50-something. Shows? I'd take that old girl out hunting. Plenty of room in the back for gear, a swag, and a heater.

[@fritzie1968]

Man that beast runs nice. I can assure you that is exactly how she should sound. Been around a few in my day and that turbo is purring like a kitten!! Well done! I watch Clint's channel as well - can't get enough of those big iron episodes on his! Keep on keeping on Matt and thanks for sharing.

[@mdouglaswray]

GREAT video Matt! Your video design and production is amazing considering the tools you're using. LOVE all the high angle and follow shots from the drone! Amazing coordination.

[@jccorder1]

The Yankem rope looks nice on the front of the truck. Glad you got it going. Thanks for the short glimpse of what C&C really delivered.

[@tractormatt4301]

What an awesome video Matt. Your definitely a pillar in your community, looks like everyone loved the band, and the truck at the parade.

[@mdouglaswray]

VINNIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jesstrueblood2317]

Brings back some memories, when I was a volunteer firefighter we had a wildland fire truck from the Colo St Forest Service. It was a good truck and much better to drive than the early 50s Studebaker gas power deuce and half we had before that you couldn't get the Studebaker to go 50 mph downhill with a tail wind but you couldn't stop it when it was crawling around either

[@davidanderson2393]

Great to see you got it up and running, brings back a lot of good memories, I worked for a company in the mid 80's that had a huge variety of military trucks and equipment. They specialized in converting military trucks for agriculture and construction use, 20 acres of trucks, 2.5t, 5t, and 10t 6x6's, from the 50's into the 70's. With two large warehouses of new parts to support them and shops to rebuild them, sadly they were bought out and everything sold or scrapped.

[@SteveDunnDMON]

Your excitement for the truck running and driving was so much that even the local deers wanted to get in for a closer look. Great video!

[@stephenirving1737]

The 6 wheel drive and a good set of chains would make that a great little winter wagan, I remember driving right over a fallen tree in one of them trucks.

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

I'm really glad you were able to get it figured out. I have memories of driving one of those while in the Army. I had a great time hauling troops around. They would always fall asleep while I was at the wheel. The sound of yours and watching it going down the road was such sweet memories. Thanks, I'll see you in the next one.

[@leetime454]

Love the sound of the turbo whistle of the deuce and a half. Has a real distinct sound you can pick up a mile away much like how a Huey has its own distinct rotor thump.

[@edsyphan3425]

It’s been a really long time, but as I recall, if it had the exhaust exit between the rear axels, it was a Deuce and a half. If the pipe comes out of the hood like this one, it’s a 5 ton. And I don’t think the Deuce had a turbo.

[@leetime454]

@@edsyphan3425 The 5-ton series like the M818 will have a the air filter housing on the drivers side fender. The later 9 series will have the stack behind the passenger cab. Then followed by the 10 series LMTV which is a cabover design.

[@williamj3843]

If you work on the truck outside be sure to use the hood open latch (Under the windshield, clip om the top of the hood) to keep the wind from ruining your day. Nice work.

[@jammin60psd]

That CASE mini ex foreshadowing!! Glad you got this truck figured out! Sounds amazing!

[@johnminto7723]

Only a few of us caught that sneek 🫣

[@littlesteve855]

Wonder if that's the unrelated thing c&c dropped off?

[@johnminto7723]

@@littlesteve855 probably. Matt mentioned going to the Utility Expo to look at mini excavators. That one was at C&C

[@JimDog794]

Nice job getting the army truck running smoothly.

[@stevecurtiss46]

Hey Matt, I have a 53 and 55 IHC with 602 gas pots. Both are wreakers, 55 is tank recovery rotator and 53 has a hiome made heavy duty stiff bar. They were being used to move houses. Enjoyed your video.

[@ghettsumm7949]

A lot of the vintage Harley Davidson motorcycles will run 180 degrees out of timing because of the dead spark system, but they won't run well!. Ask me how I know. Cool truck Matt.

[@greasefoxx6943]

I know another engine that runs with the Pump 180° around. Mercedes OM616 4 cylinder. Seen it on an old Unimog, pump was repaired and fitted by one of our techs. Same behaviour like you mentioned, would only start on ether, smoked really bad and was really gutless. According to the manual you have to time these with the crank shaft at 24° before tdc and then you're supposed to measure the time between drops coming out of the injection line on the pump for cyl 1 (with the pressure valve removed of course). Well our tech did just that, he was able to time it like that but unbeknownst to him with the fuel-drop method he wasn't timing it on the beginning of the injection process but the end. Removed the pump, 180°, timed it with the drop method and it ran way better. We couldn't believe it aswell, that it'll run with the pump 180° out of timing.

[@davidohler5611]

What a way to start my Saturday - waking to a Diesel Creek video 👍👍 Having been part of a Military vehicle restoration club I can sure appreciate your deuce 1/2. Outstanding buy - A great truck you may want to look at is an M37 dodge - like a power wagon. Had a 54 and yiu couldn’t stick it/stuck it if you tried. Thanks for all you do. Received the 2 hoodies I ordered - well made and thanks. Keep it up Matt - love watching you do your magic.

[@EightWheelsRollin]

Ah Man, you made my day! I was excited when you first got the truck and bummed when it didn't run well. Now, I'm beyond excited to see it rippin' around the yard and you with a smile on your face. Love those old Army trucks!! Great ending to the video!!

[@ronaldwprovo5530]

you made my day😊

[@mmccon2007]

I had a M35A2, loved that thing! I got mine from Govplanet or some such auction site for $2,500 with 3k on the odometer. I think mine was a 1971 AM GENERAL. I was really sad the day I sold it and I miss it still. The sounds that yours makes are the same as mine made. I'm sure it even smells the same, LOL! I really loved this episode, thanks Matt! BTW, I did the Fall Festival Parade several years in a row with mine and got to take my Nephew's Cub Scout troop each time, great memories!

[@JohnH20111]

Evansville, Indiana Fall Festival?

[@mmccon2007]

@@JohnH20111 No, the King George County fall festival in Virginia.

[@jeffselchow5719]

Happy you and Clint were able to repair this truck and now you can enjoy it. Looks like you almost had some Venison for lunch, could not have been 15 ft (about 45:30 mark) between that deer and your front bumper, lol.

[@robjennings39]

That was fun to watch you fix and bring back to life. Your energy and enthusiasm is a joy to experience, thanks for a great video and the video shots taken!

[@alexandermoan9497]

I totally get that you like this truck! When I were in active service for the Norwegian Armed forces up i northern part of Norway in the 80-90's these trucks were still in use, and reliable and powerful for their use. As an officer in a comms unit I had to oversee several teams that were part of the command an control comms for Brigade North. The northern most Brigade in Nato at the time. We had one of these trucks in my unit that were a communications-switch with a team of 5 soldiers. Team leader were a young lady of max 155cm, but though as boots! All the boys followed her lead! That truck were a special configuration with a 6-wheel drive and lock-diffs. During one exercise during wintertime we had gotten almost a meter of snow during the two day layover, and all vehicles were kinda stuck. The driver of this truck also got stuck, but only due to lack of skill. Then team leader, all 155cm of her stepped in. She had previously been the driver of the same truck, and she were a farm-girl. Probably driven tractors since she were 12, I know I did. She hopped in, engaged 6-wheel drive, both locks, and hit it! That truck jumped out of the ditch with switch-cabin and everything hanging on for dear life! On the road again she jumped out and smiled to the driver and said : "Do that next time!" Awsome! :D

[@nicholassmale3439]

A Saturday afternoon working on my model steam engines and Matt releases a new video what a great it’s great to see the old Bruce running again keep up the good work and good afternoon from the United Kingdom

[@daverogge7588]

Matt, I drove the same model truck albeit with a van body in 1969 with the 201st Signal Co, Hoechst They were showing their age then. Yours looks pretty well preserved. Reliable and hard to get stuck, though we found ways around that logic!

[@barrysimmons5489]

Hey Matt, back in the day, our Boy Scout Troop was sponsored by a National Guard unit, We used to go to various functions it that very same model truck. Only difference was it was brand new and impressively shiny. Always loved the ride in the back or at shotgun, especially arriving at a camporee or some other gathering. So glad you got this unit up and running and it's as good as it is. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏁🖐😎🇺🇸♥️

[@philgilson260]

Great content as always. That M35 reminds me of my time in the service in the late 50s. I think you should install a fume extractor such as Plymovent to get the exhaust fumes out of your shop.

[@kpo42641]

That was fun to watch. I know that feeling when you get an old engine running right. Loved the drone footage, looks great on the country roads in Fall.

[@wrenchingwithrob6001]

Matt, from someone that has done that job from start to finish, it’s great to see that I did it right! Don’t forget the safety wire on the shutoff screws, could be a bad day if they come loose! I feel your pain, can’t get at anything down there. I ended up taking off the fender. Those radiators suck, fan and shroud ends up slicing your hands. I was scared to start it the first time too. Great video!

[@bsg2580]

Put Rectorseal pipe thread sealant on the inside of coolant hoses before putting them on and they will slide on easier and come off easier down the road.

[@Far2hip]

Well that United Technologies logo just brought back some memories. Thanks man!! My dad was a Senior VP at the United Technologies Corporation conglomerate and President of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft’s China division which was one of the subsidiary companies of UTC. Even as a very high ranking executive he was far more comfortable hanging out with the shop folks. Just an extraordinary ordinary guy. Without question one of the most interesting people to talk with I’ve ever known on literally any subject put in the table. And, if you ever wanted to know the origins of any word, he knew it right off the tip of the tongue. Boy do it miss that guy. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@DieselCreek]

Very cool story. Thanks for sharing. The world needs more people like that

[@Far2hip]

@@DieselCreek, Matt, you are absolutely right. He was an absolute gem of a guy and I can’t tell you how many times I would come home and he would be sitting at the kitchen table with some of my friends helping them with some project. No matter what airport we landed in around the world, somebody would walk up to warmly greet the guy. He was a unique character for sure. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@richardvemaxxx2287]

Very happy for you Matt ! The sound of that engine is beautiful. 👍

[@JohnH20111]

yeah, until you’re the passenger in the truck on the highway, then you’re going to be deaf in your right ear because of the exhaust noise

[@Wolfhound327]

I used to drive these when I was in the Army! One of my favorite military vehicles!!❤

[@don19655]

Matt, i'll tell you how to set your focus. I was a camera man for 2 years when i first got out of high school. zoom in all the way, focus the shoot and leave it on Manual focus, and then when you zoom out everything will be in Focus. You will NEVER have to reset it again. Don, San Jose, CA. Take care, Love your Video's. 11-3-2023.

[@fairybread6072]

I'm a navy veteran and I love your truck. So awesome. Thanks for allowing us to see whT you can do bringing back memories of my father serving during Vietnam War.

[@b2dmastersniper]

Love how excited Matt gets any time an engine fires up after working on it haha

[@echobeefpv8530]

What a great episode !! You made that a well running unit, I thought it was junk. Love your content like this, great work Matt !

[@SWEET-2381]

Oh my goodness dude you're taking me back to my military days I used to drive those!!! That intro though, you driving all fast and everything I remember when I was in instructing school to learn how to drive those, my instructor was yelling at me because I was flipping through the gears so damn fast lol anyways I thought it was kind of funny and reminded me alot dude

[@davidbriggs1649]

Good job, Matt, glad to see you get another project successfully completed. Must be nice working in your great new shop.

[@milwaukeeroadjim9253]

Good to see that old truck performing like new. Thanks for the fall colors tour and glad to see that no deer were injured in the filming of this video🦌🦌🦌

[@officialbazzargaming]

Just saw that, I thought it was a dog running along side for a half second before I realized EXACTLY what it was xD

[@DHS956]

Nice job on the install for the radiator and also the timing of the engine.

[@BlitzTalos]

I used to drive deuces during my military service. M35A2 and M109A2 shop vans. And M543A1 5T recovery trucks too. Both 2.5T and 5T were absolute beasts. Can't wait to show us your new 2.5T acquisition. I was curious, what you said about different configuration! Keep up your excellent work Matt. I love your channel!

[@haroldphipps3457]

Hoping it is a slewing wrecker!! Thank you for your service!

[@BlitzTalos]

@@haroldphipps3457 as I realised after I commented here, the new Deuce appeared on a previous video of Matt. It's a semi 😉

[@haroldphipps3457]

@@BlitzTalos it'll still be epic!!

[@ARA-tg2hl]

Great video Mat. Enjoyed the different shots and angles. Now I know why half the 2 1/2’s in my Army maintenance company ran like crap back in the seventies. Go figure. Thanks for the Saturday morning entertainment.

[@BTWalsh55316]

Never get tired of your videos! 50 minutes goes by way to fast. Thank you for sharing!

[@shanehall7767]

Sounds great with the Turbo and looks like it goes real good

[@JohnTBlock]

A '53 Reo, eh? Being a '53 model myself, I'm glad to see you got her sorted out! Those things were the backbone of field supply, lots of beans and bullets got where needed on deuce and a halfs, two of my Uncle's helped supply Patton's 3rd Army behind the wheel of 2 1/2 ton trucks.. ... I grew up on those storys!

[@phillipdickinson8557]

Matt that was so great really enjoyed it and thank you to C and C for the help the hose and radiator and the timing information it runs so great thank you all for a great video.

[@clintkoelbl6481]

Matt, glad you got the ol' truck running right. She runs beautiful. When can we expect the video on the other army truck you purchased? Also, are you going to do anymore vids on the old Autocar truck? I'd love to see what you got in store for that.

[@Tom-In-Ga]

I second that! Really want to see that ole A-Car fixed up.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Stunning Arial views of the trees and truck and landscaping Matt 45:40 @Diesel Creek

[@jacksrccars347]

Love the truck but can't wait to see that crane in action 👍

[@Bias5]

Same here bro😊

[@2A3A66]

"ROCKIN'" Deuce, Matt!! Great video! I'm always good for a glimpse of an M35A2! Thanks for not giving up and saving the OD Iron! Wished we weren't on opposite side of the USA! I'd love to get together with My M818 5-ton and show them off! In my opinion, the US military M-series truck will always be the quintessential "Army Truck"!! Keep 'em rolling!!

[@delmontindustriesltd7501]

Great Great revival! And super amazing scenery!! I'd venture to say it's prettier there than Northern Michigan. Id love to head out east to visit some time, but doubtful that will happen. But anyhow. Thanks for another great video! Can't wait to see the latest auction finds!!

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

ARMY TRUUCK!! 🇺🇸 Way to go Matt. Glad you got your truck up & runnin good, like it should. Happy Holidays! 😎👍

[@rando1952]

Matt I love watching your videos you always get your vehicles running every time so entertaining thank you for your wife being so patient with you you spend a lot of time on your projects great channel

[@ShopUse]

To change the pump timing 180° remove the three bolts that hold the pump hub to the timing gear, rotate the pump shaft one turn and reassemble.

[@daveneil3963]

That beast does sound great, thank you for sharing with us.

[@michaelm6624]

More army truck please!! Great Job Matt, as always!

[@mikesorg6746]

I knew Clint was bringing that your way when he posted a photo of it sold. I also see you teasing it in the background after saying he dropped something unrelated. I think you’re going to love that machine.

[@davidpringuer2558]

Always brilliant content and so easy to watch , thank you for Matt for a great chanell and for somehow making the magic that allows us to feel like where in the workshop with you for the journey through the ups and the downs. Well done on getting the truck running properly and the excellent diagnostics and time put into sorting it all out, so great to see you win the battle. All the best from Melbourne, Australia. :)

[@mikemullay5622]

I love hearing that engine whistle. It sounds great! Love the red Yankum rope on the front bumper.

[@deanchapman6425]

Great video Matt. It always helps to have people who have the knowledge you can ask. Love to see older equipment preserved.in operating condition.