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  1. Valence

    Valence's 1968 M101A1

    That's an answer I'd be interested in as well. That said, it appears like you can find the surge assembly commercially, brand new. Though I don't know what is the appropriate model to attach to the trailer. Hydro-Act Actuators TA6-TA7 Parts Breakdown...
  2. Valence

    Valence's 1968 M101A1

    I'm currently debating if I want to go the "A2" route and get surge brakes and surge axle, put a new trailer axle with electric brakes, or only replace the axle ends at the backing plate with Dexter electric brakes and hubs. There is a 3/4 ton generator trailer for sale locally that has the...
  3. Valence

    Ibis Tek Lighting Cube

    I've never see one of those, but it looks just the 24" Ibis Tek light bars, but in a different form factor (2 HID lights, 1 IR). I'd expect the lights are fix mounted, but if you were to open it up, there is probably some play in the bolts and you might be able to change their angle slightly...
  4. Valence

    Brake Temp Fix Advice

    Honestly, to me, that looks like a front inner-axle oil seal leak (which I have found to be much more common), not a blown wheel cylinder. I'd check the fluid level in the master cylinder, but the master cylinder probably is the root failure. Or, if the park brake works, idle it home and use the...
  5. Valence

    M35a3 vs m923a2 need some opinions

    Unless you already have hollow, washed out, or sunken parts below your driveway, I wouldn't worry about that. I had an M816 5-ton wrecker on my regular residential driveway for about a year and it moved around all over it. It weights in excess of 36,000 lbs. A good 10,000 lbs more than any of...
  6. Valence

    "Rescued" M816 Wrecker

    What about using the driver's side tank for the hydraulic fluid and then fuel only in the 55 gal passenger? At your 5-6 MPG, that'd still be, about, a standard 300 mile range (if the fuel pickup goes very close to the bottom that is, hah).
  7. Valence

    Valence's 1968 M101A1

    Thank you! I know you can find those reflective stickers on eBay. They are 8" x 8" (16" x 16" are also available, but were generally used on the larger 6x6 trucks). I bought 4 of the 8" x 8" stickers for my Pioneer Tool Trailer project. See here (post #48). Search eBay for "military delineator...
  8. Valence

    Supplemental Electric Air Compressor

    I replaced the cracked head. Inside, the piston wall was very shiny and clean: I've decided to run the power cable in front of the bed, and then under the front left edge: A butt-joint splice pulled apart on the rear compressor's ground wire. I was then able to break in my new, high...
  9. Valence

    Air Dryer for an M35A2

    In my supplemental electrical air compressor installation, I decided it was time to revive trying to get my air drier to work, but this time I'm going to actually power the electrical connection. I've replaced the big, black (and expensive! :( ) hoses that I used once and instead I am using 3/8"...
  10. Valence

    Supplemental Electric Air Compressor

    Originally I had planned to tap into the Aux Power switch on the dash to control the circuit and relay (~5A). However, I thought I would get back to finishing my Air Dryer, and it has a heating element that needs to be powered (5A) on an ignition circuit. I haven't looked to see what gauge of...
  11. Valence

    Supplemental Electric Air Compressor

    For the record, don't over tighten the fittings on the air compressor head. Apparently these are older style heads and they were prone to cracking. The good news though is that Extreme Outback Products sells upgraded replacement heads (P/N: 002-450) with gasket and cylinder o-ring for $30.00 +...
  12. Valence

    Valence's 1968 M101A1

    I picked up the awesome palletized shipment from Mr. Gimpyrobb & ZiggyO of NOS fiberglass side racks and end gates. They are excellent! The above label reads: NSN 2510-01-389-0414 CAGE 54979 PN 12436773 SIDE RACK, VEHICLE B 1 EA SPM7LX-07-D-7018 The catch though was that the racks were...
  13. Valence

    A deuce tent

    Brian's Canvas finished the modifications to my end curtain. Top notch work for me providing only basic "vision" or instructions!! There are three zippers here. The outermost one is a double grab zipper that provide direct access to the inside with no messing with the screen. The inner zipper...
  14. Valence

    M101A3 export to Canada

    Hello, and welcome! I have little information for you but I do know that the folks at the Idaho Motor Pool can and do ship to Canada. You may consider calling them for information, though I don't know how forthcoming they would be with help and time spent if you aren't purchasing from them.
  15. Valence

    Camo Netting Support Systems

    If it may help, I have uploaded the TMs for both the LWCS and ULCANS net systems.
  16. Valence

    TM 5-1080-250-12&P - Ultralightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS)

    TM 5-1080-250-12&P Technical Manual Operator's and Unit Maintenance Manual (including repair parts and special tools list) for Ultralightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) Woodland R/S AN/USQ-150 (NSN 1080-01-457-2956) (EIC: N/A) Woodland R/T AN/USQ-160 (NSN 1080-01-475-0697) (EIC: N/A)...
  17. Valence

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I had purchased an NOS double M14/M16 rifle mounting kit that came with sealed, size E installation instruction drawings. Much thanks to Monsen Engineering in Salt Lake City, Utah who scanned these large papers for me, for free. I have posted the PDFs for download...
  18. Valence

    So, what's the one thing you'd change?

    That's a shame that both options are lack luster in their flexibility or results.
  19. Valence

    So, what's the one thing you'd change?

    Oh no, sorry. I certainly didn't mean for the TM or TM upload section to be discussion forums. But once I click "Submit" to a TM upload I can *only* report it to make changes to it, through the time and bother of someone else. It's the OCD in me that I don't mind spending my time for something...
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