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  1. porkysplace

    Electric brakes on 101a2 and 1101

    I'm pretty sure the backing plates will be different ,along with the shoes and springs . E-trailer or Dexter probably has complete electric bolt-on backing plates available or you could go with a electric over hydraulic control in place of the surge unit . Edit; It seems most people who have...
  2. porkysplace

    Engine Temp

    I would hook in a mechanical gauge and see what it reads . You could have a bad sender or gauge now , military gauges are not the most reliable . You could also use a IR heat gun on the motor to check it>
  3. porkysplace

    Modest reliable upgrades for NHC-250?

    School buses get 5.9's around here.
  4. porkysplace

    Source for 6TL Battery

    Fairly common here in michigan to get them dry , that's how I bought mine ($125) from member Jeffmule (General Jims Surplus) ,it costs $8 to fill both batteries this was 2 years ago.
  5. porkysplace

    Looking for MTV cargo bed in Houston, TX or close by?

    Parts wanted Classifieds for parts wanted
  6. porkysplace

    Way Ahead for Kansans to on road title MV stamped Off Road Use

    Farming has it's own rules , the federal right to farm act supersedes most state laws and federal wetland laws.
  7. porkysplace

    Adding Seatbelts to Cargo Area - Help Wanted for Planning!

    It's could have been it has been a while.
  8. porkysplace

    Adding Seatbelts to Cargo Area - Help Wanted for Planning!

    Doing a search awhile back for a seat belt bolt for a M1008 it came up that factory bolts are grade 12.
  9. porkysplace

    Steering Wheel Lock Feature m1009 missing?

    Just tie off the steering wheel with the seat belt .
  10. porkysplace

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    being in So. Cal. you probably want all the cooling you can get , and any paint will slightly reduce cooling on the core . You never see a factory aluminum core radiadtor painted .
  11. porkysplace

    Specifically, which TM's should I go over for PM Services

    Try Portrayal Press . https://www.portrayalpress.com/
  12. porkysplace

    Fluid capacity and Filter numbers?

    This thread came up searching using your thread title . Capacities are in the lube order, but if you can't download them you probably need to got to e-pay and buy the TM's on a disc for about $5. Filters, air, oil and fuel edit ; price went up they are now $12.99 shipped for a CD with all the...
  13. porkysplace

    save M715 original or making it practical ?

    I could find the 715 tm's on SS but it should be in the -10 . But you can go to the M715Zone.com and look at the top of the page for Online Manuals. You can view them or download them for free
  14. porkysplace

    save M715 original or making it practical ?

    + 1 on the winch you can't beat a PTO winch if you know how to use them . And all the information you need is in the TM's , there is even a recovery TM available in the SS TM section.
  15. porkysplace

    M54A2 issue....

    TM's for the M39 Series 5-ton
  16. porkysplace

    CUCV door size difference between M1008 and M1009

    They are actually easy to use download and save to your computer it saves time. Then scroll down the index until you find the section you want , then click on the red circle on the right and it will take you to that section. How to find a part (educational--I hope) How to use/read Technical Manuals
  17. porkysplace

    XM215 Dump Box Question

    I've straightened many top rails on dump boxes with this method . A nice heavy piece of square or rectangular steel held on the side opposite to the side you strike with a hammer will make it nice and straight .
  18. porkysplace

    CUCV door size difference between M1008 and M1009

    If you look in the parts TM ( the -34P free to download here on SS ) you will find there is only 1 part number for doors . I was in the middle of taking a screenshot of it when our power flickered from a power pole getting hit down the street . If the thread isn't deleted tonight when I get home...
  19. porkysplace

    Question on Insurance

    Sticky: Insurance 5,4,3,2,1.
  20. porkysplace

    Calling on all Michigan Historic Military Vehicle Owners

    When your a michigan resident with a michigan drivers license you have 30 days to transfer title and plates to michigan.
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