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    MEP-003 10kw diesel genset

    Twice burned, thrice shy???
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    MEP-003 10kw diesel genset

    3x MEP003A (on trl) listed at govliq for May 11 close. Located in MD. 1300+ hrs on each.
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    Semi Trailer Behind Deuce

    You mean like the FMTV family??? Based on the Steyer as I recall. http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/stewart_stevenson/
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    Semi Trailer Behind Deuce

    Std practice at AF bases for loading trailers on C130/141/5 etc.
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    Lufkin, TX Forestry Dept. auction

    If Tx forestry works at all like Ia the FEPP equipment at auction is going to be stuff DOD surplused off in the 80s or earlier. Perhaps some M880s, 6x6 gas. Stuff fire depts have been using (and used up) over for the last 20years. Now mechanically worn out/broken. Some usable bits and pieces...
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    MEP-003 10kw diesel genset

    Cummins owns Onan. I don't think Cummins is going anywhere. Onan also owns the RV generator market.
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    Mystery Bracket

    1.) Training uses bottles filled with water. 2.) The modern US military has never had to undertake an actual realworld chemical decon as noone has ever actually made a chem attack on us. So you don't need your resp when changing tires, loading your truck etc etc etc. CARC is a...
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    Semi Trailer Behind Deuce

    Welding a 13' frame between the frt/rr dollys to carry a MEP009B (200kw) genset. Hopefully the long wheel base makes it easier/possible to back (at 14000lb likely will not be with pickup). I've never backed a full trailer. Felt pretty stupid unhooking and manhandling the dolly to get it...
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    Semi Trailer Behind Deuce

    Has GOT to be easier than trying to back am M832 Dolly Set (no box) with an crewcab Chevy pickup. Dolly WB much shorter than the pickup WB does not work, at least for me (about 1hr ago).
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    3 M101A2 trailers from Rock Island to Northern Michigan?

    Those were some pretty decent looking trailers. DRMO guy told be back from sandbox, rebuild and issued to NG units who then turned them in to DRMO. In the late 80s active Army units would kill to get hands on 3/4t trailers. You looking to get them out of DRMO yard or to hire someone to haul...
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    Always have a couple of blondes handy when you get stuck!

    My thought also. Does not look like NTC to me (at least circa 1987).
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    Fort Drum auction

    What is the excuse the peckerheads at Govliq give for not providing SF-97s on some auctions?
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    Composite stoplight - taillight bulbs

    I just realized the trl TM has part # for 24V AND 12V bulbs. Just have to figure out which is Stop vs turn.
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    MEP-003 10kw diesel genset

    The MEP003 is a 4cyl diesel. Don't know the HP or engine model #. ??? Maybe JD and Onan have divorced, JD does that very frequently (they purchase a very large part of their product line from many companies around the world). Onan is not out of business. associated point on onan engine parts...
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    Always have a couple of blondes handy when you get stuck!

    Anymore? The Army never has cared if the girls in uniform were in shaped or pulled their "weight". PC requirement not functional.
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    Composite stoplight - taillight bulbs

    Looks like the NAPA part # are for the 28V bulbs. I'm looking for replacement bulbs for a 12V system (will only be towed by a civ. vehicle).
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    Composite stoplight - taillight bulbs

    Composite stoplight - taillight (as fitted most modern trucks/trailers) I'm Looking for the civilian bulb # for stop, tail, turnsignal bulbs 12V.
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    MEP-003 10kw diesel genset

    Picked up a very decent looking MEP-003 10kw diesel genset (Onan 4cyl air cooled) for our Fire Dept (on 3/4t trl). 550hr supposedly fresh from depot. fuel tank was dry. Installed new 6tl batteries, drained strainer and both fuel filters, and added fuel. Cranked and started/ran for about 30sec...
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    M915 slick series

    Transmission give you any headscratching? Do put in 16 or do you shift it thru the gears at __rpm?
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    M915 slick series

    Anyone have any driving/repair experience with the basic M915 series, in particular the M919 8x6. Particularily interested in comments on the trans A CAT D-7155 semiauto which is a bit unusual. I think the only mil vehicle application was the M915 series. We're looking at aquisition of 2x...
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