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To reset the break-a-way lever you need a screw driver to lift a piece of spring steel that engages the ratchet paw on the brake actuator. Once you lift the spring stock, push the ratchet paw back to reset. If you can't reset the paw, block out the brakes using a 6" long 3/8" diameter bolt...

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that MOT stands for Ministry of Transport. Israel Ministry of Transport and Road Safety

Between the 818 and 923, I'd purchase the 923 for your towing operation. Both trucks are going to ride rough, but the 923 has a longer wheel base and will ride smoother than the 818. Working on the engine in the 923 is also easier due to the hood tilting out of the way verses having to climb...

The MEP-003A generators used on the laundry units were issued with two stainless steel flexible pipes approximately 10 feet long. These just screw onto the pipe fitting at the muffler. I have a spare set that I've thought of selling PM if interested.

The advantage that Snap-On, MAC, and Cornwall have over air tool makes is being able to make weekly payments and having the tool dealer stop in to see you once a week. The Snap-On IM51 and IM510 are the same internally as the Chicago Pneumatic CP 734 gun. I repaired air tools for my Snap-On...

Low end and some mid priced IR are made in China, Taiwan, and Japan. High end, high torque IR tools are still USA made. Older Snap-on and Chicago pneumatic air tools were USA made.

Sandcobra, You keep referring to this wrecker as being 70,000 lbs. This version, the Heavy Recovery System (HRS) is 100,000 lbs empty. Soldier "A" told me 103,000 lbs. but the Oshkosh brochure indicated 105,000 lbs. The largest vehicle I've ever towed using a tow truck was a FMC crane...

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Gotta see what I can do about that Ron. The file plays fine on my computer but won't play from the SS site.

Bob, When I first saw the truck I thought it was a PLS wrecker. After talking with soldier "A" and looking the truck over I noticed the differences. My buddy owns the largest recovery vehicle in Maryland, and it pales in size to this truck. I guess Uncle Sam doesn't need over weight...

I was out today driving around tying up some loose ends and happened upon a broken down HRS wrecker. He was on the opposite side of the road, so I swung around and stopped to see if soldier "A" needed assistance. Soldier "A" asked if I was sent by the local Cat dealer, which I wasn't. I offered...

Why are you worried about having an Air Force version M36 truck? If it's just for the dual circuit brakes, why not purchase a M36A3. There have been a few recently auctioned by the site that shall remain nameless. Can't say that I've seen a 1987 or 1988 year M36 truck.

There are old 16" dually wheels that are two piece wheels. The 16.5" wheel was designed to be a tubeless tire only wheel from the start, so in answer to your question, you won't find any 16.5" dually wheels that are factory Dodge, GM, or Ford wheels. Lots of old 1970's era F-350 16" wheels in...

Just play out your winch cable below the MK 17 and run thru a snatch block that's centered on a chain to both sides of the step deck trailer bed. Once the MK17 is on the deck you can push the trailer into position.

1150 +/_ a few lbs.

Looks like the Aluminum monster must have been hungry. How many miles were on the 3406 PB? Oh, and it really hurts to have to tow one of your own in doesn't it?

These guys have just about everything you can imagine. McMaster-Carr

Are you talking about lowering the tire from the carrier behind the cab? A 1" square handle fits the bar that is the hand wench. If they don't have one, a Crescent wrench and portable jack against the tire will work. If your tire shop is having this much trouble just lowering the tire, I'd...

You don't say if you are using an impact wrench or a lug wrench for the nut removal. I'd lubricate the lugs with PB Blaster for a day or two then use a high torque impact gun. It also wouldn't hurt to side load the socket so that the stud might have a little more friction. If you end up...

Shoot a pic of the axle and we'll tell you what the chassis really is. If the axle goes straight across, with 8 lug wheels and surge brakes, it's a A2. If the axle is raised in the center section, it's an A3. 5 Lug wheels and no surge brake is an A1.