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Today went better than expected. Not only did the M725 fire-up, but I got to drive it! This may sound a little strange, but we had to give the Ambulance an I.V. drip to make her healthy again (you'll see below).
I really appreciate @texas30cal and @Nitrodiver and @Madmedic for coming over...
@texas30cal and @Nitrodiver are coming over tomorrow and we’re going to spend some quality time with the M725. I hope we can get it running. We’ll see.
Here are a couple of engine bay pictures that I took this evening.
In preparation for tomorrow, I pulled the old batteries and got new ones...
What is the process for swapping fluids in the transmission, say from 15w40 to Transynd? I assume you can’t get all of the old fluid out even with dropping the pan. Also, I’ve heard that you should not mix the two fluids.
Ok… if @zebedee is Sub-freaking-scribed…. Then make me Super-freaking-scribed!
That’s an awesome truck and a great idea. I’m looking forward to following your progress!
Well, I was thinking about camping next to you at the rally in TN, but after reading this… I think selecting a camp site is 100% dependent on your diet that week!!
I used a Pyle converter for 12v accessories in my Deuce. The Pyle converter was cheap and easy… but my overall project was a little...
I would gladly park all of this month’s entries in my driveway (even if it made the HOA mad)! But, since I have to pick one… well… my vote has been cast.
Good luck to all in this month’s contest!
Not sure how I missed it, but I just saw this thread. I'd love to attend. I need to see about getting off work and firming up details.
@Rhino 5/4 - I'll give you a shout if I can make it, and we'll see about a convoy.
Here’s one of my posts from 2014:
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/texas-fmv-laws-former-military-vehicles.67255/post-1584406
And here’s a reference to the last one I did (title only for an out of state truck):
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/stal-ii-876.206124/post-2404779