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  1. eaw46

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV3NUYgynnE
  2. eaw46

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Yes that's a Bedford MJ they use a Perkins Diesel that is easy to get parts for and are a great truck. The British army uses them and they train here in Canada so you can find them pretty cheap sometimes. You should be able to buy one up here in Canada for under $8 K US right now. **** I have...
  3. eaw46

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    http://expeditionportal.com/ You must check out this site it is full of information you want. Up here in Canada we use a lot of Bedford MJ trucks converted to campers check them out on the above forum. I just sold one that I had made and might convert another one I have to a camper as well. Eddy
  4. eaw46

    Adding old oil to fuel?

    Be careful about adding ATF as the red dye is the same as that used for no tax off road fuel. If you get your tank dipped by DOT you can end up in a lot of trouble. Eddy
  5. eaw46

    25th ARIZONA MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW JANUARY 30-31, 2016

    I went had a great time and enjoyed everything. B U T I did not find the cookies! Eddy
  6. eaw46

    Upgrading HMMWV With More Civilian Components

    Some upgrades make sense such as the Tie Rod ends Ball joints and even the 4 speed trans and parking gear of the newer transmission, but trying to civilize it I do not think is a good thing. Eddy
  7. eaw46

    Tire?

    Are there tubes in the tires? If there are then I would be ok as long as you stay away from long highway trips but if no tube beware. Eddy
  8. eaw46

    Winter Fun

    They are lots of fun in snow but do not like ice. Eddy
  9. eaw46

    My driver training on M37s

    I got my 404s on a 3/4 ton in 69 I also was at Reforager I think in 74/5 and had a great time there. Eddy
  10. eaw46

    Hello from AZ!

    Welcome from Canada I spend my winters in AJ AZ there are some good toys for sale near here just check the classifieds and Graigs list I saw a Pinz near here at a good price. I am near you just give me a PM if you would like to get together. Eddy
  11. eaw46

    Adding oil to fuel of m35a2

    Be careful about adding ATF as the red dye in it is the same as the dye in off road only fuel and if the DOT dips your tank you can be in a lot of trouble. Eddy
  12. eaw46

    Locking fuel cap

    Common around here that thieves use a cordless drill to punch a tank to steal fuel. Up here 59 Gallons of fuel is $200. Eddy
  13. eaw46

    HMMWV shakes bad

    Get the tires and wheels balanced and try switching them around you might find it gets better also check for a bent rim. Eddy
  14. eaw46

    How often do you tow half a ship with your HET ?

    I wounder if this is the heaviest weight towed by a truck?
  15. eaw46

    Canadian members and their Vehicles.

    If you cannot find an FMTV there are several Bedford MJ units around Edmonton that you should be able to find reasonably priced and they are similar although the Bedford is much older. I have had one for yrs and they are a good unit. Eddy
  16. eaw46

    Seeking a GPW T-84 Transmission A-7260 Shifting plate

    Anyone know a good supplier who would have an A-7260 Shift plate for the T-84 transmission. Ron is out of them and every time I contact a supplier they seem to not have it or have jacked the price from there web listing significantly. Thanks Eddy
  17. eaw46

    Help me identify this leak?

    Is it diesel fuel? There are some small rubber plugs next to the glow plugs on the fuel return lines that rot and leak fuel. The fuel leaks down the motor from everywhere and it is hard to find where it starts. Check for a cleaner spot where it has been leaking. Eddy
  18. eaw46

    Bridging Truck

    Great truck almost unstoppable off road and can carry a L O T but in lots of places they are over width for the road. Eddy
  19. eaw46

    Another new member from montana

    You might want to join the NDMVCA North Dakota Military Vehicle Collectors Ass. they have some MT members and are a wealth of information and help. Great guys and fun too. Eddy
  20. eaw46

    Any magazines for HMMWV?

    There was an H1 mag called The Azumith but it did not have many issues. Eddy
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