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  1. jatonka

    can't figure this switch out

    It is the manifold heat switch. Better if you don't actuate it until the engine is cranking over or it could send raw fuel into the intake and into the combustion chamber, leading to possible Hydro-Lock. Not a good thing
  2. jatonka

    Steel Soldiers MV of the month April 2014 - Nominate here!

    I second the M52A2 with M127 trailer, looks better without the racks on it, go Jeff!!!!
  3. jatonka

    THE JUSTIFIER Guntruck

    Jeez, I thought I was going to meet up with AM General in NC and bring them in together. Guess I am really the Lone Ranger on this trip. JT
  4. jatonka

    Heating oil vs offroad diesel in MEP802A

    For information , in New York State, Home Heating oil is now Ultra low sulphur just like diesel fuel both on and off road. We need lubricity additives in all of it. Thanks for the info on Biocide additive causing dangerous exhaust emmissions, I didn't know that before. JT
  5. jatonka

    New to SS from NY

    welcome from Upstate NY, I have a trailer hitch to die for that one of the Gun Truckers builds, it is super easy to hang on the Deuce, and is at least Cat 3 strength. Feel free to drive out and examine my herd and check out the hitch anytime, John Tennis
  6. jatonka

    Zout's Cookout

    PB, knowing that makes the trip a lot more fun and not such a chore. If Vinny the old Untouchable follows us down that will be great too. JT out
  7. jatonka

    Zout's Cookout

    Looks like I will be able to meet Mr. Zout and Patracy and many others at the gathering, Papa Bear, keep a wrecker ready for me from Aug 3rd till I get back towards home, OK? JT, Aces & Eights, on a wing and a prayer
  8. jatonka

    Vets storm closed WWII Memorial

    Now that this thread is active again, I will answer a previous question: I went to protest an unacceptable situation in the White House. My AAR: I was well accepted by hundreds of people of all races, photographed at least a hundred times and face booked al over the place. April 1st 2014 I...
  9. jatonka

    Red Ball Militaria and MV Parts Swap Meet - Jim Thorpe PA 3/1/14

    Yes, all the filter kits, lockout hubs, canvas seat covers, radiator, clean air kit, PTO, lots more. See you
  10. jatonka

    Red Ball Militaria and MV Parts Swap Meet - Jim Thorpe PA 3/1/14

    Emmado22, really going to miss not seeing you and Ken, better be healthy for Sussex!!!! JT
  11. jatonka

    Red Ball Militaria and MV Parts Swap Meet - Jim Thorpe PA 3/1/14

    I'm down here now, they have even more tables set up than last year. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones, you too DH and Maddog!!!!! Jatonka, alias John T
  12. jatonka

    Anything Going on in CT ?

    COMVEC is the CT club in Portland CT. You can contact Quonset Surplus in Portland and they will give you upcoming events up date. The annual show is around June 10th or 12th every year. Many parades and events for charity and wounded vets support through the year. JT
  13. jatonka

    40' semi trailer ID? Picture included.

    It is almost impossible to move the axles back for the bridge law, and also removing one axle is going nowhere. I had 2 of these M872s and they are the heaviest flatbeds I ever saw. Sold one to a concrete company to haul tanks and manholes, said they didn't care about weight laws, just didn't...
  14. jatonka

    5 ton lockout hubs

    If I could find a foundry to cast the shells, and the money to do the rest of the machining, and a spring company to build the springs needed, I could build the hubs, I have been working on this for almost 1 year, the CAD drawings are done, several outfits have seen them and declined the work...
  15. jatonka

    Seat Cover Doesn't Fit Worth a Darn

    I have 2 piece seat covers in canvas, see my signature
  16. jatonka

    Guntruck gathering xii(12)

    I marked it down and will tell the wife to get vacation set for that week. It is sure gonna be a long drive with Aces & Eights, we'll be there. JT
  17. jatonka

    Newbie Questions for a 1962 M55 Gasser

    TM9-8028 is M39 series 5 Ton trucks including gas powered on my website in 5 Ton manuals section under M39 or M54 series. You will need to rebuild the mechanical fuel pump as the ethanol gasoline has ruined the diaphram. Then and Now Auto in Weymouth, Mass. is the best and easiest to order kits...
  18. jatonka

    Red Ball Militaria and MV Parts Swap Meet - Jim Thorpe PA 3/1/14

    I'll be there, will have a good cigar for Maddog, look forward to seeing all the friends after a long COLD winter up here. will be in my usual spots and downtown sfter hours enjoying some Yuengling, or however they spell it. JT out
  19. jatonka

    Wiring Help- What is this part/wire?

    Warthog, you are the guru!!!!! JT out
  20. jatonka

    M817 Belt Tightening Question

    You can download the 800 series TMs from my website as a service to MV hobbists and commercial owners. See my signature line, John T
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