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I use Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer. or one can use a quality Self Etching primer. I prefer GE black silastic silicone RTV , . works good, ( look for the "takes paint" on the container )

Drive safe and GOOD LUCK Keep on Keepin ON !

GREAT, (Army should have thought of it )

Are you fixing on the road and pressing on, or waiting on parts , best of luck. If its any consolation, we have all been there and done that, It will make for cherished memories later,

The only problem I have had that is annoying is running at 55 plus for extended periods, I sometimes touch 65 on down hill highway , have smoked two Alts this way, seems to be a case of pulley size and rpm, perhaps Alt runs high on rpm and SMOKE EM ! , ( could run without alt on , just wouldn't...

If your rad is clean and operating at its designed spec You wont ever over heat, I have driven mine for hours at highway speeds 55 mph and slow in the woods , never got hot, Seldom even really comes up to op temp . So cool you will never get any heat on your FEET l

having zerks doesn't affect swim, If they are greased the water wont penatrate, If they are dry you may get some water, BUT, you should be greasing until there is no water after submersion any way. Be careful swimming, In some states its a bucket of worms and can led to hefty fines, I register...

Stick an amp collar on the Starter solenoid "power supply lead. crank and observe, Put the collar on the STARTER lead ( bigger of the two) crank and observe, This will tell you which part of the starter is bad, winding or solenoid, GOOD starter shop can do a rebuild, usually runs me around $100...

Try inflating your tires with shop air to recommended pressure, Then start and drive ( after you have dumped the CTIS by disconnecting the QD cannon plug with POWER OFF,) if it goes to highway for a while then gives your all flashing , see if you can select run flat and wait to see if it will...

Be careful with using the Fan motor lead, Some (mine included) Ham radios draw up to 30 amps when on HI , add the fan on , ham radio on max output and ! fan lead isn't rated for 30 amp continuous , Just a thought . I run my taps straight from the battery thru a sub panel. There is no...

THREE, use a 3 or 4 inch extension and a socket Some will tell you its tough, piece of cake beats a F4 Phantom Fuel Control. IF the starter solenoid is bad just change it, SYMPTOM is you push the button and you get no engagement , Usually about 30 bucks from Eguipment Sales on Flea bay, STARTER...

Snow is gone, sun is out going to be 60 today, will post some pics !

I think your being a bit overzealous, I know I couldn't do that in a 931 in four days, Iv'e driven it a few times. 5 tons drive a lot easier than am M 35 , but that's a lot of miles , Remember your fuel range and plan wisely for fuel/ lube stops and Spare TIRES Ahh Watson Lake Good luck, let...

Guess IAM going to have to stay out of Texas as well. !lol, West Texas used to be so sparse on people , One was glad to see a cop, might be the only person you saw all day One of my favorite states!

WOW, Diamond Ts were the bee's knees in England

Hummmmm, a ten ton!

Quite resilent, Simp has the miles trophy hands down! A friend drives one every other week end from NH to CT , Loves it, Love my Duece , but driving comfort with A M 931 A2 , just doesn't compare, Parts , OK, really SIMPLE TRUCK

I am 6 foot and 220 , I don't have any troubles, It is really not a lot thicker in the back of the seat than the stock Mil version.Havent installed the drivers seat yet, Just finished passenger install, But sets the same . still have to tap into air supply and wire the lumbar controls, Ill post...

Congrats! We have all been there and done that, last one I brought home was a short haul, 40 miles , truck driver said if he could drive it off, the haul was FREE, let him drive it! (so , when are you getting another?)

I have not seen anything that drives a CDL based on air brakes, The CDL requirements are on the internet. There is an air brake "cert" but I don't read it as the driver for a CDL rather as a cert needed if your CDL required truck has air brakes, not all do. I dare say all states D/L...