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If you are considering converting to 12v, you want to use as large of a battery as possible like the stock 6VMF as the amp draw on the batery will be twice that of a 24v system. Most non military diesel vehicles use 2, 12 batteries in parallel to provide ample amp capicity for glow plugs and...

There is a very simple way to polarize a vehicle charging generator or one of the older brush type military or commercial gen sets if you have a little time. If you take a permanent magnet (I used 2 from a set of old speakers) and place 1 on the outside of the gen housing adjacent to each of...

Me and the kids wil be there and camping out at Yellow U3 & T7. Does anyone have any MBU's or other MKT stuff? Also loking for a good pigtail conector for my M818.

My guess is if it is leaking between the lifter pump and the IP you would see obvious fuel leakage or seeping due to the lifter pump pressure. If it is a leaking diaphram in the lifter pump you may smell it in the crankcase oil or see a slight diference in the oil level overtime. If it is...

Robert, I'm planing on being there; last 2 times I got called into work. Work does have it's benefits; it helps me support my OD addiction.

I've had this issue on 2 of my vehicles; what a surprise when you are driving at highway speeds! Even if a vehicle has 30k miles on it from GL, over time the kingpin springs loose their original compression strength after 25+ years. What I have found is that you can temporally restore the spring...

It's good to see so many responses on this subject. My thinking on these issues is simple; I'm driving machinery on the road that could be deadly if I don't maintain it and drive it defensively. I'm consious about driving respectfully as I don't want to ruin it for others. I love my hobby and I...

Robert, we will be there! Thanks, Tom

I'v done several of these and I'v never seen one stuck like yours! To prevent loosing the plug inside the water jacket, drive a self tapping screw into a remaining piece of the plug and fasten a piece of nylon line (masons line) to the plug so you can retreive it if it does fall in. Cut off a...

Welcome! Great looking truck. I'm in the Westminster area, about an hour(+) away. I get up that way about once amonth with my job; let me know if you need any help.

I really believe that your issue is a weak IP, your symptoms are identical to what happened when my pump started to fail. If you want to confirm this you can turn up the IP fuel injection volume (1/3 to1/2 turn) until it is convenient to install another one. I could try to describe the...

In any of my CUCV's that have had issues with glowplug modules, I have disconnected the modules and installed a manual momentary contact switch (which closes the firewall solenoid) and a pilot light that indicates when the plugs are energized. I have used the "blank" where the radio would...

The design intends that the engine be cranked for a few seconds while the glow plugs are still activated.

I had the same problem about 2 years ago with my 1009 and was able to temporarily solve the problem by turning up the injection pump. This gave me more much better performance, acceleration, etc. but I will eventually have to replace the I. P. If you decide to turn up the pump or replace it with...

There is a small group of us gathering this weekend at the Arcadia Steam and Gas Engine Show in Arcadia Maryland (September 16-19). We generally have a showing of about 8 to 10 millitary vehicles in the show. Check out the site marylandsteam.org. you will find some of the vehicles in the...

I have written 2 e-mails to G.L. informing them of the "acceptable" damage to their vehicles and how the sale price of each vehicle is diminished due to the repairs that are necessary to repair the damage; both times I never received a response. Don't hold your breath for any changes in the way...

I'll be inspecting some equipment at Fort Meade next week. If you can provide the details I'll be happy to help. Tom

Can you register it as historic - antique? This should save you on registration and insurance costs if you are not using the vehicle frequently.

Great photos. Ithink they represent some of my past expeirences with GL.; their PR issues would evaporate if competition were allowed.

Guys, great trip for me too! I've been attending the rally for years since it was over at APG and this is the second time that we (me and my kids) have camped out at the event. I was able to meet some great guys from Steel Soldiers this year (Brandon & Neil from NC) and got to talk with many...