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  1. gerrykan

    my latest creation

    Ford motor, or other?
  2. gerrykan

    my latest creation

    I would guess a Dodge chassis, going by the steering box.
  3. gerrykan

    What model trailer is this?

    If it was cheap, I'd buy it just because it's cool looking.
  4. gerrykan

    Question on Column Locks on M880 series trucks

    Could also be a defective starter relay, or neutral safety switch causing the no start.
  5. gerrykan

    Barn find front axle p/n 937436 what do they fit

    What is the width, WMS* to WMS? *Wheel Mating Surface
  6. gerrykan

    Lilliput Catalog - Museum Model Issue

    ​Crash Dive!!!!!
  7. gerrykan

    Springfield Missouri area?

    I'm in the area. I have an M715.
  8. gerrykan

    M925A2 Pickup Questions Ft. Riley KS.

    Also known as a 'Back Breaking Excercise' to us old guys. :grin:
  9. gerrykan

    Hemtt vs M923A2?

    Best check with your State DMV, and your insurance agent so you will know what registration, etc is going to cost you. Every State, and Company are different. I'm only pointing out costs the OP may not have thought of, not opening an insurance discussion.
  10. gerrykan

    Joining the MKT90 family

    Is this the cord that plugs into the slave receptacle on the truck?
  11. gerrykan

    Weasling in with an Army CJ5 rebuild

    Fenders and hood became longer to accommodate the 232/258 inline six-cylinder motor.
  12. gerrykan

    Decode these markings M715

    A repro tailgate would not have the word Jeep embossed unless someone wanted to spend a lot of money for the license, and the stamping dies for a very small market.
  13. gerrykan

    Lens restore for tail lights, turn signals, reverse light

    I read an internet article warning not to get DEET on clear coat, as it can damage the finish. I realize that doesn't apply to most former military vehicles, but caution should be used around civilian vehicles.
  14. gerrykan

    Problems installing PerTronix Solid-State Ignition

    To bypass the resistor (or not) will depend on your Pertronix instructions, and the type of coil you have. In my case, I installed the Pertronix distributor, coil, and plug wires to eliminate compatibility issues. Looking at a few of their instruction sheets on their website(I do not know which...
  15. gerrykan

    Problems installing PerTronix Solid-State Ignition

    Did you bypass the ballast resistor? If required for your installation. I put a complete Pertronix distributor in my Mom's 1965 Dodge Monaco, and it needed 12 volts, The instructions with the distributor called for 12 volts, so I bypassed the resistor.
  16. gerrykan

    Why did the army pick GM? With picture

    I did!:lol:
  17. gerrykan

    The unofficial g749 picture thread

    Just a guess....they probably used different pump off systems. Fuel would be metered, did the military meter off loaded water? The fuel tanker may also have multiple compartments for hauling more than one grade of fuel.
  18. gerrykan

    Fixing Bent Lock Ring

    You may also want to find another tire shop, if they damaged it due to lack of experience.
  19. gerrykan

    Finally got one! Now gotta get her home

    I would remove the canvas, if the trip will be at highway speeds. It will save some wear and tear, or possible destruction if the canvas is very old.
  20. gerrykan

    Issues with SF-97

    As many of the members here have: 1. Served in the U.S. Military 2. Worked for a Government Agency 3. Worked with a Gov't Agency I'm amazed that you are surprised by the inefficiency of the Gov't. In 25 years of Gov't employment I have learned that something that is going to happen in 6 months...
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