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If you convert it to 12 volts, I would just run one alternator. Unless you have a big electrical load and need the extra amp capacity, there's no point in wearing out two alternators at the same time.

I spray white lithium into drain hoses on my RV and breather vents on my M915. This keeps the mud dobbers from plugging them up.

I will be there and will probably drive the M929. Not sure about the pizza, but will probably join you there also. Thanks for organizing this Mark.

I have much better luck searching with Google.

Sparky1, what you need is a solenoid in the B+ line that disconnects the batteries to the truck, controlled with either with a separate switch, or the ignition switch. I have one in the 12 volt supply on my M915A2 because the tachograph and other drains kill the batteries if the truck is not...

Fuel mileage will probably still suck with the TBI but it will start easier. Glad you made it back safe Kenny.

Have a good trip.

Here is an easy way to remember thread direction for removing the lug nuts. With the lug wrench on the nut and the handle pointing straight up, pull towards the back of the truck to loosen the lug nuts. This is true for either side.

You need a big container to catch the oil. Any heavy truck 15/40 oil will work, they are all good; I buy whats on sale. All of my trucks have had different brands of oil in them over the years with no problems. I usually get Rotella T 15W-40 or Delo 400.

It might be better to move the spare tire to the bed and install a second fuel tank in its place. Trucks commonly have a fuel tank on each side. That will double your range and not make you an enforcement target. Even with the stock fuel tank, you should be able to go at least 300 miles. That...

Sea planes takeoff and land in a turn all the time when the lake is too small for a straight landing or take off run. It also helps to make a few circles on the water if the surface is smooth (no waves) to give you a little rough water to run across to break the surface tension on the floats so...

Ambulance. Looks like an AC compressor on the driver side.

You can tell by the extra terminal on the back for the ground. It is similar to the B+ terminal except the insulator is black.

If the alternator is working at all, I would suggest you rebuild the stock alternator. Isolated ground alternators are hard to come by. My signature has a link to my alternator rebuild thread and also my classified add for the rebuild kit.

I see about 120 average, but it takes more than 20 miles to get there. I wouldn't worry about a 10 degree difference in temperature.

I had a similar event several years ago with an M818. I had just started the truck and shut it off to do something. When I went to start it again the starter sounded like the engine was locked. The battery voltages were OK. The next day I barred the engine over expecting it to be locked and it...

On the older air over hydraulic brake trailers such as M-146, you should air up the trailer first. Once the trailer air system is charged, the brakes work like modern spring parking brakes until the air leaks down.

There is an insurance thread. Start calling every company on the list. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?121233-Insurance

The only way to get away with driving a vehicle weighing more than 26k lbs with a class e license is for it to be registered as a RV. Other wise you need a class b cdl.

That is cool!