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TM 9-2320-289-20, 20 JAN 1988 does not cover alignment of the tailgate (Army Nomenclature "Endgate")
Section 10-21. ENDGATE MAINTENANCE (M1009). This task covers: a. Removal c. Assembly b. Disassembly d. Installation
It does not cover aligning the endgate.
BUT
Thank you for referencing this...
Do you just "want" to do this or is there a need to replace the engine?
My suggestion is: 1st Consider the torque that is required.
-OR-
In other terms: Do your targeting.
In targeting we consider the effects required, the environment, time line and then we assign a system against it.
You might...
Honestly, I don't really care what other agenda a reasonable candidate might have, if they promised to end this administration's fight to push us to electric vehicles by finding excuses to jack up the costs of fuel I would vote for them.
(This was originally a PM, but I thought the community might benefit from it, so I tweaked it a bit and am posting it)
BLUF: Ceramic spray on coatings work
I understand the desire to put in matting into a HMWWV that matches the original military application -or- makes it look as close to...
I know this is not exactly what you were asking about, but have you considered spraying the inside of your roof (maybe vehicle) with a ceramic heat and or sound insulation too? (there are a few companies that make products)
I know that the original look is what you are probably going for, but...
Marchplumber,
There is a lot that is left up to the individual agents as to how they offer the vehicle for coverage.
And with that type of "inventive ingenuity" they will get and have coverage. (such as listing as Antiques, or standard chevy blazer for M1009s)
BUT
That comes with more risk than...
Even if you found someone at USAA to write for your M35 I wouldn't do it.
Heck, I would not get any USAA insurance products since their reorganization after their merger.
I had USAA since I was 16 (1983) and every interaction with them was good up until they reorg-ed.
Quite frankly, I think the...
Why would you not stay original to the design?
What is gained by cutting out the position indentations?
I would think that long term risk is that its another exposed edge where corrosion can start.
Gentlemen,
Thank you for sharing your experience and the developed TTPs.
Especially sharing them on a holiday (Happy Easter).
My melancholy over this predicament is greatly dispelled! :)
Gem,
WOW, that was an Ultra-fast response.
Happy Easter and Thank you.
I will try that that.
I have another broken plug tip that is still lodged in the glow plug "port?"
I was thinking of two COAs
1. hand cranking that cylinder to BDC and then "bumping" it in hopes it shoots out (yeah same bad...
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