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    98G reacted to simp5782's post in the thread Weight rating for 5 tons with Like Like.
    You can't exceed over 34,000lbs on the rear axles combined and over 13,000lbs on the front axle. All you need to know. So take the...
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    98G reacted to HamAndEggs's post in the thread Choosing a Generator with Like Like.
    I feel like there was a lot of good discussion here and its been a while since I've been active here I held off on purchasing anything...
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    98G reacted to Mullaney's post in the thread M925A2 reverse issue with Like Like.
    . True. With a clean drain pan, the oil can fall out and be picked back up and fed to the machine...
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    98G replied to the thread M925A2 reverse issue.
    With the diffs, I'd check the drain hole instead of the fill hole. There might be good clean lube on top of water.
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    98G reacted to Mullaney's post in the thread M925A2 reverse issue with Like Like.
    . Ahhh... Okay. So what I would do is definitely open every "fill hole" and stick your finger in there. The oil should look clean and...
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    98G reacted to Mullaney's post in the thread M925A2 reverse issue with Like Like.
    . "Are you talking about the transmission fluid... All The Fluids" No. Just the engine and transmission. Other gear boxes are...
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    98G replied to the thread M925A2 reverse issue.
    My opinion? I'd check it all, to include diffs, before driving it home. But if the fluids looked OK, I'd drive it the 200miles or so on...
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    98G reacted to ericp351's post in the thread M925A2 reverse issue with Like Like.
    As to trans fluid--- My low miles truck still serves well with the military motor oil. Needs to warm up to be at all smooth, Runs cool...
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    98G reacted to Coug's post in the thread Slave cable modification with Like Like.
    So to update slightly, I did end up buying some used fire hose, 1.5" diameter, to cover the slave cables. Tried 1", but the 1/0 gauge...
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    98G replied to the thread M925A2 reverse issue.
    My understanding is the military was wiling to take a hit on service life to simplify supply chain logistics. I speculate (and that's...
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    98G reacted to CaptainBillUSMC's post in the thread M925A2 reverse issue with Like Like.
    Really? Wow! So Shell Rotella for example in the transmission? Is that not a concern in the winter? This is good insight! Thanks!
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    98G replied to the thread M925A2 reverse issue.
    The military frequently used 15W40 motor oil in the transmissions. I'm reluctant to change transmission fluids without overt need...
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    98G reacted to CaptainBillUSMC's post in the thread M925A2 reverse issue with Like Like.
    Thank you! Thanks! I’m going there on Friday after this snow moves through to see the truck and help troubleshoot. Tough to...
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    98G reacted to NDT's post in the thread M925A2 reverse issue with Like Like.
    If the shifter is not placing the valve body control into the full detent position, this could cause anomalies. This “slipping” upon...
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    98G reacted to Mogman's post in the thread DEAL OF THE WEEK!! with Like Like.
    My deal of the week is a NOS 10.5K Mile Marker hydraulic winch. It used to be they sold a kit with a valve etc, now they sell the valve...
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