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Recent content by lfhoward

  1. lfhoward

    DOT 5 water contamination

    Thanks. I suppose the wheel cylinders could have been dried out this way.
  2. lfhoward

    DOT 5 water contamination

    The technician who did the brake flush was former military and recognized the trailer right away. The ideas above were mine (inexperienced with DOT 5 brake systems), but I am sure the person who worked on it fixed it the right way using his experience and the TM.
  3. lfhoward

    DOT 5 water contamination

    I decided to have a shop drain the system and then blow compressed air through the lines to completely clear them out. Then they will add fresh DOT 5. That stuff is expensive but it is better than losing your trailer’s brakes coming down the Appalachians next month.
  4. lfhoward

    DOT 5 water contamination

    Thank you NDT and gringeltaube for your quick responses. It looks like the lowest point on the brake line is below the level of the wheel cylinder, so I agree that if water made it down that far, simply bleeding the brakes may not get it out. I might need a power bleeder, which means a...
  5. lfhoward

    DOT 5 water contamination

    I recently had my M116A3 trailer inspected (PA requires this every year), and it passed. I then took the trailer on a 600 mile trip the next day, half of which was in a severe rain storm. Today while walking by the trailer, I noticed the master cylinder appeared “wet” with silicone based DOT 5...
  6. lfhoward

    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Thank you! Are these on eBay or someplace else? Edit; I think I answered my own question because I see Amazon in your first pic.
  7. lfhoward

    What did you do to your trailer today.

    I have been looking for LED bulbs for my M116A3. What bulbs did you use and where did you buy them from?
  8. lfhoward

    M101A2 Spare Tire Mount/Carrier

    Here’s how I mounted my spare tire under my M116A3. You could do the same with an M101A2. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/spare-tire-under-trailer.194280/
  9. lfhoward

    M101A2 hydraulic brake lines and fittings

    I noticed that the specific lengths and angles etc. of the brake lines are in the M101/116 TM, for people who need to fabricate new lines.
  10. lfhoward

    M116A3 - First Overland Trailer Build!

    @unleashd, I bet you could get a buyer for the 12 pin NATO plug you cut off. If you remove any parts from your trailer during the build, there are folks here who would jump at the chance to get them. (y) The Excursion wheels look good!
  11. lfhoward

    Landing leg jack maintenance

    It was a beautiful 65°F day so I decided to spend a couple hours doing trailer maintenance. Today’s job: grease the tongue jack! The jack had a few solidified clumps of former grease, but otherwise was completely devoid of lubrication. Probably the last time it was greased was at the...
  12. lfhoward

    M116A3 - First Overland Trailer Build!

    The M116A3 makes a nice platform for an off road capable camper trailer. I have a 1991 model year that I built a custom camper on. Here is my build thread: http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=62581 I took a lot of inspiration from the ROAM trailer build which used an M116A2. That build...
  13. lfhoward

    Landing leg jack maintenance

    Got some of this Lucas Red “N” Tacky grease that matches our specs. This thread has good photos of the inner workings of the landing leg jack. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m116a3-jack-leg-repair.194814/ By packing grease in the top, it’s easy to see how the gears get lubricated. But...
  14. lfhoward

    Landing leg jack maintenance

    Awesome, thank you. The fact that it’s a lithium base NLGI grade 2 grease is enough info to find something compatible at the auto parts store. (y)
  15. lfhoward

    Landing leg jack maintenance

    Found it in my TM. NSN# 9150-01-197-7693. Grease, Automotive and Artillery M-10924-B (81349) Now to figure out what this grease is called in civilian life.
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