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  1. rtk

    leaks on axles

    You need to be a little more specific , what area on the diff's are you talking about ? , there is a LOT of places for the gear oil to leak , all of which can be fixed with new seals or gaskets . TM calls for GA grease for the chassis or are you asking about gear lube ?
  2. rtk

    M35a2 motor swap

    Just a thought , being as this MV was ABUSED !!! I think you should " POP the Top" off the transmission and have a peak inside . Just for piece of mind . It's a lot easier to do something with the unit on the ground . Hate to see you put everything back and find a bad gear .
  3. rtk

    M35a2 motor swap

    I feel your pain , working by yourself , I am also a one man band . I think you are doing great , just take your time . I would think both pumps are the same , only real difference is the pickup . BTW , Man the PO really got INTO that thing ! wow , that is a LOT of damage , o-well , just drive...
  4. rtk

    New Member From Pennsylvania

    Welcome , and so it starts , "THE GREEN ADDICTION" know you need a Military-vehicle:tank: to go along with your GENSET! BTW age is not a factor , some things just take longer ! LOL
  5. rtk

    Wire rope replacement

    Metro Industrial Supply LLC , they have a website , I believe they are out of Chicago , they have all the Esmet clevis ends for your wire rope . I just got a nice clevis for my new wire rope for my M37 . bob k
  6. rtk

    Threatened fail on state inspection no cats

    If he was looking for a DPF , your vehicle is short by a FEW YEARS , If he was looking for Catalytic converters he should probably go back to MICKY D's and flip a few burgers !
  7. rtk

    welder choice...

    Miller or Hobart MIG welder , both made by the same company and pretty well supported . I would also recommend a MVP welder . 110 welder is really going to limit your ability to weld heavier gauge material . Like they said TSC with a sale or coupon , and use gas and not the FLUX coated wire ...
  8. rtk

    Check Your Belts !

    So in the process of of taking the A3 out of winter hibernation , I notice a REALLY loud noise coming from the front of the engine , I am thinking water pump , alternator , idler pulley ? So I start by taking off the serpentine belt and find the belt SPLIT down the middle I can't believe that...
  9. rtk

    Bottle Jack for M923A2, M925A2, ect.

    I use a Air over hydraulic and carry a pad of 6X6 PT to form a base for the jack and don't forget the wheel chocks .
  10. rtk

    Restoration Thread for M32 w/sidecar WW2 AAF Flight Line untility vehicle

    Man , that would be a hit at the Aberdeen MV show next week ! great job
  11. rtk

    Fried starter x2

    I would also go with some bad grounds , you need good grounding for everything to work properly . I would check and clean all your ground connections . Check for a good ground between the engine and the frame/firewall .
  12. rtk

    Mike D's deuce recovery/modification thread

    Military Vehicles are like Harley's ,they mark their spot !!!!! :driver:
  13. rtk

    mt 654 replacement or repair for a m923

    WOW , lots of questions , maybe I can answer a few as best as I can . Sure sound like you cooked the unit , but I would try a filter and fluid change first and get a trans. oil pressure gauge and check your pressures , and that will answer your one question . The rest of your questions come down...
  14. rtk

    Mike D's deuce recovery/modification thread

    Just a word of caution , IF you are getting coolant in the oil , do not drive the vehicle much if at all , NOTHING takes out engine bearings as fast as anti freeze diluted engine oil That coolant just takes the Babbitt right off the bearings like nothing else .
  15. rtk

    M101A2 Brake Bleeder

    E trailer on line might have some brake parts , pretty common backing plate , Push come to shove you can buy a new COMPLETE backing plate from them .
  16. rtk

    Mike D's deuce recovery/modification thread

    Have you pressure tested the cooling system or check for combustion products in the cooling system ?
  17. rtk

    Battleship Alabama Show

    It is defiantly worth the trip .The ship and surrounding museum are something to see . Hard to believe something that BIG got moved by a HURRICANE ! I could use a SOUTHERN TRIP after this WINTER , and BTW , it's supposed to SNOW today , was 75 yesterday , go figure ! LOL
  18. rtk

    A Rising Phoenix: Proposed Re-Purpose

    WOW , what nicely put together rig ! Lots of storage space accessible from the ground and the bed . How much will the jib pick up ? . Love the paint job , really nice MV , I don't want to even know what:goodjob: the TAB was ! LOL , bob k
  19. rtk

    Restoration Thread for M32 w/sidecar WW2 AAF Flight Line untility vehicle

    That thing is just plain neat !!! Lots of room for beverages and some treats . Hey what a great build , thanks for the ride , enjoy , Bob K
  20. rtk

    Tired of fighting the hood!

    What a great Idea !!!! you get a "ATTA BOY" on that one !! Did you thru BOLT it to the firewall and hood and what pistons did you use ? :beer:
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