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No. 5ton stuff (M39/M809/M939) stuff is way too big.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?15916-Power-steering-for-the-Deuce
There are more or less, 3 different things you can do.
The air assist kits from the M44A3, M35-tom's excellent hydraulic box kit...
I have an unusual case. Drained the coolant from an A3 with reasonably low hours and mileage (500 hours, 5K miles app.) and oil is in the coolant. So I assumed head gasket, oil cooler, etc.
Continued to drain fluids (this is a full service job) and the engine oil was exactly the right amount...
Zout said it all but I'll add that removing the tubs is really easy and will allow you to properly repair and paint the tub and the paint on the frame will be much nicer.
Clintogf is trying to talk me into us coming to this event. We just took a 1300 mile trip to Ohio so I guess she's ready to try it again.
How good is this event?
That thing is AWESOME!
I love the WWII cab-over-engine trucks. I'd love to have a GMC AFKWX (it's like a COE CCKW).
What a neat and rare ride-I can't wait to see it.
There were a few mules equipped with a factory electric start but they're pretty rare. I'd bet 99% of the mules you see at events have been added.
Here are a few threads from the G discussing the electric start and the battery boxes...
So I needed a used, 60A alternators for one of my customers who is on a budget and can't afford the $800 (:roll:) for a new one on eBay. Member http://www.steelsoldiers.com/member.php?14083-ivbeenrokd had one in a thread where he was parting a truck out.
I pm'd him some questions about it and...
Are you asking what the first year was that the military bought mules with electric starters? I think it's either '68 or '70, on a few A5's.
I do not think there were very many factory electric start mules. If you're trying to copy the factory style, there's a box that mounts on the steering...
For at least the last 7 or 8 years, the only new ones available from anyone or anywhere have been the Korean ones. They're actually made for the Kia-built M35 replicas that are made for the South Korean military.
I think the only way you're gonna' buy American windshields would be to find some...
I literally just did one of these and although it's a pain to have to reshim the PTO, there's no way I'd try to do this on the truck. Take the PTO off do the job on the bench and then reinstall. I've had multiple trucks come out of the service that weren't shimmed properly (I've had at least...
It took me awhile to figure out the trick to the boot clamps. Most of the time, the boot won't stay on the groove on it's own. And it seems like you'd need 4 or 5 hands to hold it on all the way around so you can put the clamp on.
The trick is put the ring on the boot and tighten it just...
If you read the entire thread, buggyman posted a very good series of pictures and quotes describing the installation and outcome of the project.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?7553-M813-A1-dump-conversion-Will-my-idea-work&p=69117&viewfull=1#post69117...
International Stuffed Critter Association
:)
The vendors did have a lot of room set aside for them and I don't know if TNJ paid for all the room they took up, bu they did have killer deals (We bought 20+ new headlight for $12 a piece, masters, airpacks, seats, all crazy cheap).
I don't...
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