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Recent content by Karl kostman

  1. K

    M977 NSN or part number

    Thanks very much for your assistance in getting the number for this part its greatly appreciated!!!
  2. K

    M977 NSN or part number

    Hello folks its not very often I need assistance on my trucks but I guess times change. I have a 1988 M977 HEMTT with a General Thermodynamics radiator and I need a radiator cap. I got hold of eastern Surplus this am to order one and they need an NSN or part number so I can place the order. I...
  3. K

    M939 Hardtop

    I thought Memphis Equipment had fiberglass ones at one time, I always got lucky and found NOS ones but they may be worth a call?
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    Cat 7155 Transmission ---Need help diagnosing problem with leaking air at Xsnm shifter control Assby block

    Mark it could be any of the above issues causing your problem. The first thing I would do is get some air tool oil into the trans manifold assembly then I would disconnect the air line leading the to the shifter assembly and put a decent amount of air tool oil into both these locations, then I...
  5. K

    Overthinking things again - Grease - Wheel bearings

    I have been using Lucas Red and tacky for all my truck wheel bearings since it came out and its always done a very nice job!
  6. K

    M37 passenger door

    Its been awhile but I remember Midwest Military and Vintage power wagon both had them at one time.
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    Vehicle hunt..

    I have a 71 Deuce that has been completely gone through including insulated cab and new paint on top of a list of new stuff as long as my arm, and I do have receipts for everything. Karl
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    Anybody been to the WWII Museum in New Orleans?

    I spent an entire day there and it still wasnt enough, it pretty amazing what all they have in there and 100% worth going!
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    What engines will fit in an M37?

    Should be able to find a 230 pretty darned common engine. I have seen just about any and every kind of engine that has been put into an M37. I even believe that Vintage Power wagon has an adapter kit you can buy to replace the 230 with a 318.
  10. K

    Looking for some m37 parts

    Midwest Military, Vintage Power Wagon and for the top New Life Canvas
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    Getting started from scratch with a Deuce in 2024?

    Kurtomatic the bottom line here is what are you going to want to use the truck for into the future? If this is something that youe have ideas of a long distance traveler/camper then I would stay away from the Deuce, the reality is that its an old truck and those are the issues your going to...
  12. K

    Hi. Another new member, wanting to say hello...:)

    Welcome to the madness Jay! You are correct the M54 is an old timer with a multi fuel engine and you are always going to wanting more power! If I may make a suggestion that will guaranteed to save you money in the long run and because of a number of reasons primarily I would hate to see you...
  13. K

    Radiator won't take fluid

    It sure sounds like you have an air block very likely in the radiator itself. This is what I would try, open the drain valve on the bottom of the radiator and start filling, are you getting coolant out of the drain valve? If so OK you getting coolant that far. Then I would start loosening...
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    Mobile Shelter Info Needed

    I had an S280 shelter from this same mfg and found it to be very well build and well put together. The main things on any shelter is look at the roof and inside for signs of leaking water that can do some damage but this shelter is new enough I doubt your going to have any of those issues...
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    DMV registered farm vehicle? unregistered farm vehicle??

    In ND I register all my trucks as FARM VEHICLES and it gets me much cheaper registration and licensing rates but the truck has to be of a certain GVW and the limitations on the truck is that you cannot drive it further than 400 miles from your farm and I believe that it. It looks like you made...
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