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I finally got a nice day to install a keyed ignition in my M923A2, I'm pretty happy with the results . I purchased a Borg Warner CS10 3 position ignition switch for about fifteen dollars. I did have to drill a larger hole in the dash panel to install it so it would be a little bit of work to...
Living in a small community has some advantages. I was in and out of my local DMV in ten minutes when I licensed my M923A2. Idaho is easy, you can get non commercial truck plates up to 60,000 pounds. My truck is registered the same as almost every large farm truck .
I got this one from Artisan , it will hold two switches and indicator lights. I think he also makes a larger one, they are very good quality. This reminds me I still need to get my auxiliary lights mounted.
When my shut off solenoid quit I just removed it and use the emergency shut off, pull to cut the fuel and push it back in to start. Just remember the proper shut down sequence.
If you come up US Highway 95 through Idaho I live a little south of Coeur d'Alene and can help if needed. US95 is a nice drive , I have done it more times than I can remember . But it is probably faster and more populated to take I84 through Oregon, then to I82 and I90 through Washington. Have...
I have thought about it, but I think a person could buy one cheaper than I could make one for if i had to buy the materials . Almost all of the parts I used came out of the inside of the muffler when I gutted it.
A quick project to keep the birds and bees from trying to make my exhaust pipe their new home. It also keeps me from blasting the truck in the next lane over with soot.
Glad you made it out. I have been in situations like this and each one taught me valuable lessons I will never forget. I have been watching a lot of off road videos from Australia, I see them using Maxtrax extrication mats all the time. I don't know if they would have worked in your situation...
Looks good, I can't wait to see how this turns out. I have been thinking about doing something similar to my truck and incorporating some roll over protection into the cab.
Nice thing about Idaho is you can drive any vehicle with a regular operators drivers license as long as it is not for commerce, so we should be good and legal here. With a little instruction I think I will do ok and not run anyone over, I can't wait. Reminds me of my first California driving...
I didn't do any measurements I just roughly followed what is on most of the commercial dump trucks around here . It may not be the perfect arrangement but it is better than nothing until I can get some lights installed.