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Well..... Had to build this as there is no one to assist and therefore no-one to stand underneath or be a "close watcher"! Tether was critical for placing in the truss clip, all from the back of the truck. Final design was braced just like one of the twin booms on a Holmes 750. Worked like...

Finally got to throw up a few of the trusses on the shed that will house the 816 for it's tidy up this winter. Last week I lifted the four 10x10 posts and beam which is the support for the outside wall/truss tails.

Got "This Video is Private" when I tried to view it... Not sure what that means re your upload etc. Glad you are getting work for the old girl, makes it all worth while!

Jeepsinker - you are welcome, I actually enjoy all the picture manipulation and diagram stuff. OK - in pic 5 and 6 of last post (#10), that is still a large recess where the washer (and nut that should be there) is, to hold water and it's below the drain holes... I am thinking about filling...

Reassembly time Finally got the new pivot shaft bearing, however no available pivot shaft so I had to improvise... Bearing was a SJ7174 from Fastenall. Came to around $28 with shipping from BFE - took so dang long. Dims if that reference isn't any help: 7/8" ID, 1 3/8" OD x 1" long. I...

This should be a redundant question - not least that the Tech Manuals posted on this forum at the top, explain suspended towing in the M816 Operations Manual under Normal Conditions, BUT if you are paying for a tow truck then HE should know or be able to ascertain any and all requirements for...

Ok, I'm going to play the OP card here! I know we have mentioned the whiffle tree before - maybe "Wrecker wish list of mods" thread.... but that little ring that is hanging down from the middle of it - purpose anyone? I think (as in - my opinion) it is to hang on the hook, which then has the...

Level Wind Pros and Cons Appreciate that - I just threw that in as it had been previously discussed and the principle is the same - just in the opposite direction (if the front has a level wind). Not necessarily in order - but here is a start for you to consider... Level Wind (with...

Wildchild - thanks for revving up this post again - I needed to add a postscript anyway. Hope you got your answer for the 'one-man operation'. One alternative [ if you think you are going to get stuck - and will need 'self recovery' ] is to back away from a fixed anchor, paying out cable...

Yeah - I have wondered if replacing the A1 valve with a 5 port double diverter valve would be viable but the [/SIZE]real-estate being premium may not allow elbows on the left side (facing forward) of the valve... as an aside, I am awaiting a logsplitter valve (scratch built for neighbour - 3...

Thanks DS. Certainly a load more (read Total) experience your end of the stick! I found the TM pic of the A3 setup, though I don't have the parts section to see if the valve on the A3 is the same as the A1/A2 with a plug removed or if is is a larger valve with more ports. Anyhow, the physical...

Thanks DS... however wouldn't 'piggybacking' a second diverter valve where you suggest pick up the highspeed pump output not the lowspeed one if so - would this be a problem? I was hoping to avoid another valve, just going with 'T's' but even on the farm tractor, I have to throw a lever before...

I Goobled the above and only found reference to an M915A5 which does not look like a Freightliner - it has double round headlights. There is a reference in an Olive Drab article to a 916A4 in the 915 section, seperate to the 916 section - a typo I am thinking... Not sure if OP needs a...

Thanks John... Trailer needs pressure to cylinder controls on trailer goose neck - operated from the ground, adj gooseneck detachment point. The idea I am following is from "remotes" I have on a farm tractor, that are pressurised by selecting a valve that does not 'kick out' while waiting...

I think you need to list your needs/likes and do pros n cons for each. Do you need a live front axle - this will lift the fifth wheel. Do you want a full on military look or a militarised civi truck - M915... either CCC or Freightliner will be cheaper for parts. Likely that cruising speed will...

Further to these threads: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?127106-M916A1-Little-Stuff http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?123032-M916A1-w-w I wanted to fully understand the schematics of the PTO hyd/winch system with the plan to add the A3 wetline kit for trailer hydraulics...

I was going to comment on the winch loading 'till I reread John's comment - I missed the "well" on first reading... BUT anywho... I couldn't find the TM in the 'Technical Manual' section of the forum. TM 5-2330-378-14&P - did find it online a while ago but I don't have good enough internet to...

light turquoise like ! This colour....

Hate to correct, but actually DPG - stands for Deep Bronze Green, often called Military green and was used on most FV's from the factory (with a few exceptions) made for the British Army, which were then over painted camo or OD etc., once in service.. Next question - what is the name of the...

Here is a diagram of the inter-relationships of the parts, inc seals and bearings for the trolley frame/sheave frame connection. Also shows, from Post #4, the "Towards" reference relating to removal of the needle roller bearing. NB. There is a machined recess that the washer #28 sits in, which...