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I believe it . It's 1 of those times you wish it was a nifty 250 lol.
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
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That bent piece of metal on the top of the winch I believe is a keeper of
sorts. I "think" it kinda keeps things together but I could be wrong.
Anyways I took mine off that was bent too and replaced it w/ a much
more robust piece of channel, I think it is like 8"x2"x.25" wall or so.
It really stiffens things up a LOT, and from there you can have funa
adding lights on it or in my case I added a Pioneer tool rack and
InfaReds w/ high and low beam and RCL's (spots) and I have a
future circuit up there waiting for something as well. Good job on
the add, now add an electric winch in the back!
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Loaded up 14 of my best friends in the back of my M923A2 last night and made a short drive to Tide Point (Baltimore City, MD) for New Year's Eve fireworks!
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I somewhat sealed up my soft top across the back. It is discussed in this thread:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?133896-Soft-Top-Install-Question-m939-923a2
I also strapped down the rear of my soft top frame. Occasionally I would get a loud bang if I hit a bump or pothole.
Hopefully these two fixes help cut down on some noise.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?133896-Soft-Top-Install-Question-m939-923a2
I also strapped down the rear of my soft top frame. Occasionally I would get a loud bang if I hit a bump or pothole.
Hopefully these two fixes help cut down on some noise.
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Changed those crap petcock drain valves. Now no leaks there
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I have got to do that one. Those little valves can be a pain to open and close.
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What a great idea.
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Finished the bed lighting marker install...
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Bolted down the Glove box.
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I like the extra storage. But is that a hello Kitty floor mat?
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Nothing says "Big cool military truck" like hello kitty floor mats.
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Added these bus bars for the winches to keep battery's free of all the wiring.
Added these caps to keep my new valves free of dirt.
I had a great day until the block heater come into play. I changed the fuel filter, then greased everything and was amazed that all of the zirts were pointing down! I then drained the oil ( the box chute worked perfectly again)and installed the oil filter adapter. I then drained all the coolant and replaced the upper radiator hose elbow( Napa #7905 for 22 bucks)next I removed the coolant plate. Next I installed the new KATS block heater and refilled the coolant. That's were things turned into a big steaming pile of crap. The 
heater was leaking around the coil. So now I had to drain the fresh coolant and remove the "new" heater and realize this thing is crap and I can't get another one until after I'm in bed for work tomorrow!
heater was leaking around the coil. So now I had to drain the fresh coolant and remove the "new" heater and realize this thing is crap and I can't get another one until after I'm in bed for work tomorrow!Attachments
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If you don't like the two piece version, the Zerostart is one piece. The element connector is welded to the plate so it can't leak. I got mine from O'riellys for $59. They had to order it but the model number is: Zerostart 8601046.I had a great day until the block heater come into play. I changed the fuel filter, then greased everything and was amazed that all of the zirts were pointing down! I then drained the oil ( the box chute worked perfectly again)and installed the oil filter adapter. I then drained all the coolant and replaced the upper radiator hose elbow( Napa #7905 for 22 bucks)next I removed the coolant plate. Next I installed the new KATS block heater and refilled the coolant. That's were things turned into a big steaming pile of crap. The
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Tbar,I had a great day until the block heater come into play. I changed the fuel filter, then greased everything and was amazed that all of the zirts were pointing down! I then drained the oil ( the box chute worked perfectly again)and installed the oil filter adapter. I then drained all the coolant and replaced the upper radiator hose elbow( Napa #7905 for 22 bucks)next I removed the coolant plate. Next I installed the new KATS block heater and refilled the coolant. That's were things turned into a big steaming pile of crap. The
The block heater needs the gland nut tightened, remove the electrical connector and tighten the nut. I have found these assembled loose from the manufacture. You may have to remove the unit to get it tight. Otherwise, the oil filter adapter looks great.
JC
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Mine leaks just enough to see a stain on the plate. Doesn't ever drip so I haven't tried tightening it. I meant to remove and reseal it when I put the turbo on. I had the coolant drained, but I guess I was too excited and forgot. The block heater definitely makes a difference as does the turbo!
JC, I tightened that nut as far as it could be tightened and it still leaked like a sive. But the oil kit was the easiest thing I have ever done, much obliged!
I think I will go with that one because of the zero leak and two because I get a company discount through them.
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Bad scene, off it comes, might be able to seal it up with hi temp RTV, or start fresh with another unit. Wish I was closer, I have 3 or 4 units in the shop.