What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[TCD]

Well, did something a little stupid. Walked the truck, and then used shop air to air up the tanks. My spoiled 925a2 lives its retirement in a garage, so starting it indoors is like instant asphyxiation. So I checked oil and coolant, then closed up the hood and hopped in. Stated it up, then pulled out only 25 or so feet. Got flagged down, then looked back and my air compressor was being dragged out by the hose attached to the emergency hook up in the back. This is the second time I've done this, but this time it brushed up against a utility trailer which swung over, and cracked a spare m939 front window. Totally bummed. Could have been worse, but feel like a tool nonetheless. Don't do that....

Howdy therooster2001,

Believe it or not cloths pins are your friend (and they are cheap)!

Because I have a serious case of CRS (Can't Remember s$%t) I have developed a bullet proof system that may help you from repeating your CRS moment...

1 - I take wood clothes pins and label them for the related item (e.g., rinse hose, trailer power cord, battery charger etc.).

2 - I leave the related clothes pin clipped to the id'd object.

3 - When I open/connect/use the item I take the clothes pin off the item and attach it to the flipped down visor of my F350 or the door handle of the 923 (easier).

I haven't destroyed anything since I implemented this system.

Hopefully this little monitor will help save someone else from a CRS moment...

YMMV!

tom n tyler

 

[Jbulach]

Had some fun changing a tire along the road.

Then once back to the shop, switched several around to get those XL's off the front axle.

 

[lindsey97]

Replaced the shutterstat today on one of my M923. Fixed my pressure issue in my cooling system. Very easy repair and well worth the price of admission.

Planning on starting the replacement of my transmission in another M923, the very first one I purchased in 2014. Anyone local have a transmission jack for class 8 trucks that I could borrow or rent? Any volunteers? Crickets.........

 

[simp5782]

Replaced the shutterstat today on one of my M923. Fixed my pressure issue in my cooling system. Very easy repair and well worth the price of admission.

Planning on starting the replacement of my transmission in another M923, the very first one I purchased in 2014. Anyone local have a transmission jack for class 8 trucks that I could borrow or rent? Any volunteers? Crickets.........

Put your engine crane in the cab and let it down. Or big jack stands and a cross i beam with a come along. They are no fun.

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[simp5782]

Replaced the shutterstat today on one of my M923. Fixed my pressure issue in my cooling system. Very easy repair and well worth the price of admission.

Planning on starting the replacement of my transmission in another M923, the very first one I purchased in 2014. Anyone local have a transmission jack for class 8 trucks that I could borrow or rent? Any volunteers? Crickets.........

Bring it to memphis if you are here by noon you can be on the road by dark headed home.

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[therooster2001]

Fixed my pressure issue in my cooling system. Very easy repair and well worth the price of admission.

What was the fix?

 

[dave wagner]

 

[dave wagner]

Have trouble getting pictures and text together sorry. M54 that I put together for controlled burning. Have less than 4K in the whole unit 2,000 gal. plastic fire service baffled tank with quick dump 100 gpm fire pump and hose reels off a 6x6 fire truck.Waiting for a Graphic artist I trade work with to come up with a scene for the sides before we paint her up.

 

[WV New Guy]

New Tires finially all the same tread pattern the mix match I just couldn't stand no more.

 

[lindsey97]

What was the fix?

I had trouble with the truck puking coolant after rebuilding the radiator. Engine is a nhc250. Shutterstat was slowly pressurizing the coolant system and causing seeps at the hose clamps, and loss of coolant. I replaced the Shutterstat with a new one.

 

[WYomer]

It is 10w motor oil

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Dont count on that. Could be 15-40W too....or whatever else.

 

[Ford Mechanic]

I'm 2 for 2! About 280 yards

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[Swamp Donkey]

I picked up some new MRAP Caiman wheels and tires at the rally. I'm breaking them all down to replace the large bore single valve stem with the smaller double valve stem so they can be filled from both sides. From my research they are Caiman due to the runflats, the 20 wheel studs and the 395/85 tire size.

They have the common rusty stud problem of being stored with the wheel studs facing up. Water pooled in the rim leaving me with some extra work. A 5/8"-18 rethreading die has taken care of that and I got my first one broken down and reassembled tonight. I'll check the pressure in the morning to see if I did a good job. This was my first complete wheel break down. 6 more to go...then a good cleaning and some paint. I'll he riding on new rubber shortly.

 

[kungfu dave]

Swamp Donkey, Will those new rims go straight on your axles or do they require an adapter? It would be nice to have run flats on my A2.

 

[TwistedOaks]

Did you see what I meant about the O-Ring? Primary on mine was v-shaped. And I haven't found them anywhere. But they're a lot more stout than standard combat o-rings, and I haven't replaced one yet due to failure.

I picked up some new MRAP Caiman wheels and tires at the rally. I'm breaking them all down to replace the large bore single valve stem with the smaller double valve stem so they can be filled from both sides. From my research they are Caiman due to the runflats, the 20 wheel studs and the 395/85 tire size.

They have the common rusty stud problem of being stored with the wheel studs facing up. Water pooled in the rim leaving me with some extra work. A 5/8"-18 rethreading die has taken care of that and I got my first one broken down and reassembled tonight. I'll check the pressure in the morning to see if I did a good job. This was my first complete wheel break down. 6 more to go...then a good cleaning and some paint. I'll he riding on new rubber shortly.

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[Another Ahab]

I'm 2 for 2! About 280 yards

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There's meat in the pot! And maybe you already told us, but:

What cartridge are you shooting? 10x scope?

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Swamp Donkey, Will those new rims go straight on your axles or do they require an adapter? It would be nice to have run flats on my A2.

They bolt right up with no modification or adapters. My rear wheels are LMTV and these look like the same design except for the runflats.

Did you see what I meant about the O-Ring? Primary on mine was v-shaped. And I haven't found them anywhere. But they're a lot more stout than standard combat o-rings, and I haven't replaced one yet due to failure.

The silicone O-ring was originally round but has taken the shape of the little valley it sits in. The correct O-ring is OR-420A and is available from Erik's Military Surplus. I really like how these O-rings are placed in these wheels. Once the O-ring is placed in the valley, there isn't anywhere for it to go. Foolproof really.

 

[WYomer]

I'm 2 for 2! About 280 yards

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Nice I went out for #2 last night and no luck. But my property opens up Monday so I might take this weekend for elk.

So far I've shot three antelope and 1 deer. Still have a deer and two elk to go.....

 

[Ford Mechanic]

There's meat in the pot! And maybe you already told us, but:

What cartridge are you shooting? 10x scope?

Shooting a CZ 550 American in .270 with 130gr Hornady American Whitetail rounds. Scope is a Redfield 4-14x46.

Of the bench I'm holding .5 moa at 300 yards and my stand is set up so that I'm shooting off a bipod.

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[Floridianson]

Got the Toyota Supra seats installed in the M1088 MTV and just have to prep the cab floor and paint. Put the padding back and move on to the next problem. Think who ever took the dang truck mudding and milked the rear axle it might have caused a bearing/race to go FUBAR. Thing is it is so easy to check for water in any axle or our front knuckles. Lazy Lazy Lazy people!!!!!!!!!!