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Everything is at a standstill for now. Temperature is at or below zero. Even though I’ve got arnold swartzenheater rated at 250,000 BTU, it won’t cut through this freeze. Come Monday, temperatures are supposed to be in the 50’s. Almost springtime in the Rockies.
One of the reasons the air tanks are in the rear is because they’re not convoy trucks. It’s been years ago but as I recall, these trucks weren’t allowed off base except for dire emergency. The only way they could get rear ended is by backing into something or possibly by have a jet fly up yer...
I read and appreciate the above comments. To have invested time, money and energy on a MV then being told you can’t drive it is a gut punch. I drive my trucks in parades and base open houses. Up here in Wyoming, so far, no one has bought into this issue, yet. I hope not. Not being able to lead...
Got busy on the RH rear leaf springs. All removed and look okay. Just have to clean them up. They are nasty looking. I wouldn’t be surprised if the last time they saw service was probably in the 1950’s.
Been diligently trying to create parts for the pintle hook. The parts I have: the hook with all the little pieces, the spring, the washer, the nut (huge!), and one bushing. Missing are the second bushing and the front support. Neither of my replacements will ever win a beauty pageant but the...
I have several trucks, most are 24 volt. Take a wire, attach it to the left battery negative terminal. Get a second wire, attach it to the right positive terminal. Attach the positive wire to the pump wire. Using the left wire, touch it to the case of the pump. It’ll kick over if it’s at least...
Got a couple questions: how far back do the G506 bumperettes stick out? Also, how thick is the metal of the G506 bumperettes? I have a pair of M211 bumperettes that fit on a G506. Just need to do a little adjusting to get all 6 bolts installed. Then remove the extra metal.
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