From: patrick jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Sun Feb 01 2004 - 12:56:42 PST
I'm no pro, but unless you are a diesel mechanic -driveterain! when it
doesn't run right, nothing else matters.
Jim Zehr wrote:
>
> A while back I made a post concerning Deuces.
> I did receive a couple of responses for which I am very appreciative.
> Is there anyone else that has any first hand information concerning a 2.5
> ton purchase for someone new to this particular truck? I did operate a few
> in an Aviation unit in the Army but as we all know that is a different
> world.
> Any particular years or manufacturers better than other?
> I know like everything else, they are built to a government spec rather than
> a particular brand name like civilian units but I can't help but think that
> there are a few suttal differences.
> Which engines are better or would be called first choice if you could
> choose, etc.?
> Would you better off to go for a better drivetrain rather than body or vice
> versa when viewing them at G.L., state auctions, county auctions, ect.?
> I am considering a purchase for general usage and fun and am loking for
> guidance from the pros.
> Thanks,
> Jim
> jeeperjim@cox-internet.com
>
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