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I'm not collecting deuces any longer but when I did, I finally got smart enough to pull and replace engines as a power pack. When doing such, the radiator, hoses and associated stuff are installed on the ground. Mine would even have the correct coolant in place before the install. It's worth it.
That is about it. I've done them in the can and on a pallet but the pallet was on a trailer and the whole thing was attached to the trailer. Common sense is worth volumes here. Lessons learned. I will never drop an engine in that wasn't ground hopped.
That big starter might just be a product of DOD specs. In reference to the water pumps, the HMMWV with serpentine belt spins the water pump in the opposite direction I've heard. This would require a different pump or at least impeller.
My first was for a deuce. Bought in March and got the approval to pick up the truck in September. Been there, done that. This was GL right after they took over from DRMO.
I have mine on a 50A Anderson plug with a 50-175A adapter to plug it into the Pt compartment of the ambulance. I need to add 50A pugs to the other trucks.
Some tension and some prybars, maybe a spud bar could help dislodge the kinks. Don't put too much tension if you are deploying prying agents. I would not be to critical of how this happened unless you know how it happened. You can't always control fleet angle and resources. This might be the...
I saw a pic of the person thanking your post strapped in the Huey. Looked like much fun and great company. Save me a spot for my rocking chair, I plan to be there next year Lord willing and the creek don't rise.
I did look at it. Purchasing all that then moving it and dealing with selling the tires is more than I can deal with at this time. Price is certainly right though. Thanks for the heads up, just been busy packing.
Noise suppression on the wipers, can be eliminated. You can do away with the starter relay and volt gauge relay if you are going 12V with your big block. I have a friend in Lake Worth that installed a big block in his and used an entire civy under hood harness. Worked great and I got extra...
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