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Nice looking truck.. if someone could do some inspections and top off the fluids then you could fly out and drive it back. it would be an adventure to say the least
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Just an opinion on these belts. I thought this would be a great item to carry along. After spending a few hours trying to get the correct belt size, and no luck- I called the manufacturer and these belts are not made for truck motors- not even light duty. Machines and tools- drill presses, band saws, etc.My only advise is to check the water pump belt as that is what tripped me up and it is not a roadside repair. I would advise investing in a powerlink belt that can be used in an emergency and get you down the road.
Amazon.com: Power Twist V-Belt: Home Improvement
FWIW...I used a Power Twist belt to run the alternator on a Fairmont two-stroke in an M9 rail speeder. The only alternative to that would have been to remove a huge cast iron flywheel of of a tapered shaft that had been mated together since the Truman Administation. I put a gazillion miles on that car and never had a lick of trouble with it, and I would not be one bit surprised if I heard that its still on there.Just an opinion on these belts. I thought this would be a great item to carry along. After spending a few hours trying to get the correct belt size, and no luck- I called the manufacturer and these belts are not made for truck motors- not even light duty. Machines and tools- drill presses, band saws, etc.
Now- could you get by in a bind? Maybe, but they told me no way- no how, so I no longer think it's a good idea.
Hello everyone, let me introduce myself. My handle is guffer, never been on a forum before (hope I do everything right). Never been in the military, so I am totally ignorant as to any military base rules and regulations.
I will get to the point. I won an auction on government liquidations for an AM General model 925 (1984 5 ton cargo truck). The truck is in Barstow CA., I live in Alpine WY., 800 miles away.
The condition of the truck was rated as F-7 (economically repairable). It said the truck started.
1. What do you think the odds are that I could drive this truck home. I know this is a loaded question, but maybe some of you have experience.
2. Is there any way I could contact someone on the base to confirm whether the truck is road worthy?
I have not heard good things about this company on this or any other site, but I am not going to condemn anyone but myself if this turns into a nightmare.
I assume that some of you have been in the military, and could have some advise that I could use. Any help would be welcome.
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