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  1. rickf

    Generator "heating" for easier cold weather starts

    And you can suffocate because most of what is coming out of a Ready heater is carbon monoxide! Rick
  2. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    I would just like to add that doing the recomended "must do's" in the FAQ section is the way to go. While i did replace the starter relay (AC40), and the GPR. I did not clean any of the contacts, nor did i check or replace any fuses. I would say if I bought another one of these, I would go...
  3. rickf

    1st time: EUC 55 days, ROAD TRIP help request

    I am looking at your departure time and appointment times and I think you are cutting it pretty close. 5 hours from RI. to Ft. dix middle of the week after a holiday, I don't know. But you only gave yourself 5 hours to Mechanicsburg and that is if you are out of Dix without problem. I don't...
  4. rickf

    1st time: EUC 55 days, ROAD TRIP help request

    I do all of my tire dealing with GW Tire in New Egypt. They are right around the corner from the base, about 3 - 4 miles. 609-758-0077. GW Tire Service "MAXIMUM SERVICE ... MINIMUM PRICE" Rick
  5. rickf

    1st time: EUC 55 days, ROAD TRIP help request

    I am right around the corner from Dix (literally, I live along the ranges) but I have to work all week. If you get jammed up shoot me an e-mail. Rick
  6. rickf

    M151 new exaust gasket kits--do they work?

    151 and most A1's were designed to have a metal to metal fit on the exhaust manifold. If you use a gaskit kit on these you will usually end up with a intake manifold leak. The late style heavy duty head has more clearance around the exhaust manifold and is designed to use the gasket. The way to...
  7. rickf

    Early M151 Question

    Sarge, It looks like a lot of rust on the rear floor, I would seriously check out the rails under that. It looks like you are missing some of the rear seat hardware. 1964 was a transition year from the 151 to the A1 so there could be traces of both. Do you have the oval, pop out floor drains...
  8. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    Fantastic. Now before you go digging in the wiring for the lights just make sure the service light switch is in the up position. You have to pull out and up. Rick
  9. rickf

    looking for an m1009

    If you are talking about those ones at Lakehurst they are really rough looking. Rick
  10. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    Sounds like good deal to me, this way you have a new one and a name to go with it unlike a store bought one. Rick
  11. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    No matter what the starter will need to be rebuilt, just make sure they are aware that it is 24 volt.
  12. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    I am aware of which is which, I just wanted to verify what had been done. I sounds like a lot of people are talking about the civilian system which does not have a relay. Also the starter should not be turning without the bendix being engaged because of the contacts in the solenoid not making...
  13. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    When you say starter relay are you talking about the one under the dash or the one mounted on the starter? Rick
  14. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    Sorry, been tied up at work and home. Another tidbit to think of. If you live close to a military base than a lot of the bigger parts stores will carry some of the more common parts for military vehicles. I have a NAPA that sells parts to the military all the time. As a matter of fact he sells...
  15. rickf

    Got rid of my 156ft vessel!

    I have some close up shots of that ship taken from my boat on trips to Penns landing. If you are interested send me an e-mail and I will dig them out. Rick
  16. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    It sounds like the wire going to the starter is bad. sometimes it has power and sometimes it doesn't. That sounds like a bad cable or a loose end. By loose I don't mean falling off but an intermittent connection. I will get back to you when I get home from work. Rick
  17. rickf

    6.2 with turbo build in progress

    My numbers came from the machining specs for the motors straight from GM. Many years ago I doubted the figures so I puffed one and they were accurate. The 6.5 numbers came from gm tech sheets that I should still have around. I will see if I can find them but it will not be this weekend as I have...
  18. rickf

    6.2 with turbo build in progress

    I have read this thread from end to end and I only saw one question about compression and it was not answered. One thing you NEED to be aware of is that the 6.2 has 23:1 compression and the 6.5 has 18:1. If you put a 6.5 turbo on there your effective ratio is going to jump up close to 30:1! You...
  19. rickf

    recoved m1009 from NJ

    with the engine off turn the headlights, blower and anything else you can think of for about a minute. Turn it all off and check each battery separately and see what it reads. If they are substantially different then charge the lower one up to match the other one. Otherwise you will end up...
  20. rickf

    Problem this morning, need help.

    Also keep in mind that these trucks tend to eat flywheels. If it is spinning and making a LOUD grinding noise then the flywheel will need to be replaced. Rick
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