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  1. Jericho

    M1085a1 Wrong Fuel, Now Won’t Start

    have had he same happen with cat powered forklifts. How long did it run and how much gas to diesel . I would have to agree it , sounds like is airbound, Does it crank and fire with some start fluid down the intake ?
  2. Jericho

    M925A1 "Brake Chamber" issue?

    if your in a no title state , as I AM title isn't an issue, if you decide to buy it get it trailered, i used to live in Louisanna, back hauls are dirt cheap and being in Atlanta you should j=have lots of trucks coming your way, good luck Oh, get a good truck shop to fix the brakes, you dont...
  3. Jericho

    To the Engineer Who Designed the FMTV Hydraulic/Pneumatic Manifold: I Hate You

    If truck engineers are anything like most aircraft design engineers , .......... They dont even know where their parts goes on the airframe < BUT tech data isn't written by engineers , its normally written by subject matter experts, YUP MECHS !
  4. Jericho

    Air Force M-43 markings

    I suspect you have answered you own question. I think you have Ambulance # 2. Ergo A2
  5. Jericho

    Air Force M-43 markings

    No. The CAF. Isn’t a sub designator Vehicals were either base assets kept in the motorbpool and had only base markings. or uSquadron vehicals assgned to a section within a squadron , and had section/ squadron markings as well vehicles in maintence had two styles of identifiers. For example...
  6. Jericho

    Air Force M-43 markings

    Oh not to run on, but all Air Force trucks have " FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY " stenciled on the door as well lol
  7. Jericho

    Air Force M-43 markings

    When we deployed with the ARMY and were in their Order of March we usually adopted their bumper and door markings to fit in and not stick out , let the Army know where to put us , if it were an all Air Force convoy we didn't us March of Order, just common sense and a convoy commander to get...
  8. Jericho

    Air Force M-43 markings

    CAFS , air force truck stencils changed some over the years , but, Us Air Force . then vehical ID , year and digital designator, %3 , year, K sub class, 771 is the truck serial ID, ADC is Air Defence Command, 636 is a unit number and CAFS C is the first letter in the base, installation...
  9. Jericho

    Parts for aux fuel system for MEP-016D?

    Green Mountain has note on their site that the are not returning calls anymore
  10. Jericho

    M series 3 lever light switch cannon plug

    I have fixed engines in SR -71 s. But I don’t bother with fixing the three lever light switches. I have had one or two apart. I must say they are complex. Not worth my time or frustration to do it. Just change the unit. Saves a lot of time.
  11. Jericho

    Service Your Air Dryer

    Ben I ve done the same mod good investment ! its painless , never had to drill a hole , takes about 45 min with a cup of tea
  12. Jericho

    Top SPEED Of A M35A2 In 6x6????

    So. I can use these post as a defense for my speeding ticket honest your honor. I had it locked in an pedal to the metal at 56. Not 68 as the officer alludes. It’s just the NOISE that made him THINK I was going fast But seriously I like to run mine about 53. 55 on the interstate It really...
  13. Jericho

    Wis. Half-Track Legislation

    Love it. Good luck folks
  14. Jericho

    Metal Shavings

    Pick a nice warm dry week end and drop the pan. Pull the valve covers. I think you will find the culprit with some careful observation and close attention Good luck. Let us know your results. We are all going there some day !
  15. Jericho

    Metal Shavings

    Good observations Frank ! I probably put in the region of 50 hours a year on mine . Sample interval on a average Fighter is 10 hours , ten hours of flight time pulling gs and twisting into every contortion known
  16. Jericho

    1969 LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel)

    Karl. Sorry trifocals. I phone five and stubby fingers
  17. Jericho

    1969 LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel)

    Kari. Do you mind if I tell people I Know a guy with a hemiit. Would love one but think that’s as close as I’ll get , a great “ Iam amazed “ to your wife for her gracious tolerance Mine on the other hand wouldn’t take it that good. Although if I sold all mine she wouldnt care if I bought one...
  18. Jericho

    1969 LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel)

    Does your wife do supportive calls for other truck buyers. ( my wife could use some enlightenment about the plus of trucks ) I’ve seen the boat a few times along with the rest of thier collection. It’s a nice item ( Iam not into boats. ) but it has enough room to construct bunks kitchen ect...
  19. Jericho

    Metal Shavings

    Don’t for get timing assy oil pump ect
  20. Jericho

    Metal Shavings

    The soap results would say. Mild steel FE cast iron , And perhaps some copper CU and Babit ( mains) ( big end little end for miki ) precursors Clevite . If it was used in the rings for example. All General wear metals present in any engine of that era. Problem is with out established...
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