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Found out what’s under the panel. The mechanism for the emergency brake. Update: the panel was installed on M-37’s up to 1952. They were removed after that. That means the truck is much older than the title indicates. Hmm, I wonder if I can get it changed?

Got a 12 volt fuel pump plugged into the engine. She started right up and purred like a kitten. Got some tweaking to do but I can move her about with more confidence. Here’s the pics for the panel between the seats:

Been working on the truck the past week or so. Removed the Rube Goldberg winch/hoist thingy from the bed. Still bits and pieces that need removal but it’s gone. Pulled the solid front bumper off and reinstalled the split bumpers that came with the truck. I replaced the battery with a new one and...

An example of uncommanded input is from my CH-53 days. In the automatic flight control system there are servos that must be correctly positioned in order for pilot inputs to be accurately sent to the rotor systems. There are various servos, each one is detailed for a particular flight movement...

There’s various reasons for checking rigging. A rig check is mandatory every time a component in the flight controls is repaired or replaced. At certain times, such as a 200 hour phase inspection, a rigging check is mandated. Another reason is if there is a uncommanded input into the flight...

I went to the local O’Reilly parts store. Not my first choice but NAPA is closed Sundays. After much research by the store manager, we figured out the two alternator belts. Installed after much trial and tribulation. I’ll see if she’ll start tomorrow.

I’ll take the one that for the driver's side alternator to the parts store. It’s the wrong size. I’ll need a smaller one, maybe an inch shorter. The other two can be tightened up without sloppy slack. Thanks for the help! I still have one more bugle if yer interested. It’s just gathering dust in...

I’m finally going to replace the fan belts. I’m tired of the screaming! Problem is, I can’t seem to find the civilian belt part numbers. I’ll cut to the chase: can you give me the correct civilian belt part numbers? I’d prefer the Gates part but I’ll take anything at this time. Many thanks for...

That little trailer would definitely fit the bill. Not too big, just big enough. There’s a National Guard museum here in Cheyenne. They have a 155 cannon on display. I’ve thought of offering to tow it in one of the CFD parades. Not sure they’d take me up on it... What kind of tank is that? Not...

Pictures of the installation of the fifth mount. In the 4th picture is a close up of the stack. The 800 series plate is against the frame. Since the frame has raised rivet heads, I reamed out spaces in the bottom of the plate so it can fit snug against the frame. The top plate has two spacers(?)...

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Update for today: got the 800 and 900 series adapter plates drilled and installed. Also got holes drilled in the big mount plate that all other parts are bolted to. It took an excessive amount of time to get everything just right. Everything is now installed and will be bolted down tight as soon...

I’ve got a bunch of the digital TM’s for the 800’s. There’s a bunch of similarities between the M39 series and the 800’s. The 900’s are completely different.

We had some nice weather so I took the opportunity to get the 5th mount closer to being attached. The original 5th mount had a set of adapter plates, which gave a solid mount to the frame. In an attempt to make stuff work, I have a 800 series set of plates and, along with the hitch, a set of 900...

Now that’s a good looking install!

Probably about 50 or so. Mostly yard sale finds.

Now that’s a proper TM! The TM’s we have are severely lacking in these details!

my radio install photos. A couple points to ponder, eye r a hillbilly. I try for functionality then appearance. The boards are installed under the radio mount in order to create a sufficient space for cooling and in case water gets into the cab.

I installed an AM/FM/Cassette player in my M35A2. I had a spare military radio mount lying around so I installed it under the passenger seat, which already has mount holes and rivnuts. I installed a 750 watt inverter to convert 12 volt dc to 115 volt ac. It powers my LED Christmas lights. I’ll...

Thank you, I will get one drawn. I need to get that drawing posted. So much to do... I haven’t gotten enough time as yet to do an in depth troubleshooting. Once Toys For Tots is over for the year, I’ll focus more on getting “The Beast” up and running.