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Recent content by Abbylind
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Mule Mechanic
Charles Witt, Tocca GA ..good guy really knew his mules..- Abbylind
- Post #4
- Forum: M274 Mechanical Mule
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What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2
Happy 4th to everyone! Hooked up the batteries to my M1008 and checked tire pressures after sitting for 6+ months...took it to the dump with a load of tree limbs...drove like a scalded dog! -
2 wheel vs 4 wheel steering
Sorry guys been away from the confuser on several projects... Looks like you got your questions answered at the g503 website...- Abbylind
- Post #21
- Forum: M274 Mechanical Mule
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Titles for mules / registration as off-road vehicle
Got mine in NM...no paperwork never had a problem offroading with it...I know AZ is a little different about that- Abbylind
- Post #2
- Forum: M274 Mechanical Mule
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Hauling a m274 in Tacoma pickup bed
My mule fits in the bed of my 86 M1008. If you can find someone with a 8' full size bed truck they could help you out depending on how far you plan on travelling YMMMV- Abbylind
- Post #14
- Forum: M274 Mechanical Mule
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2 wheel vs 4 wheel steering
A lot of A5s were A2s 4WS and were converted to 2 wheel steer. My A5 is one example. It still has the hole in the deck for accessing the 4 wheel to 2 wheel lockout bracket. Mine also still has the mounting studs for the rear bellcrank in place. Deco Grand is one of the companies that the...- Abbylind
- Post #7
- Forum: M274 Mechanical Mule
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Steel Soldiers giveaway sponsored by CTC Surplus Tires
In like Flynn....- Abbylind
- Post #359
- Forum: Vendor Giveaways
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What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2
Replaced the right front tire. My 2 year old MTR hit something while backing up. Cracked the side wall. Man getting those PVC inserts out of the old tire is a b*tch! Ended up cutting the sidewall to pull it out. -
Steering wheel chain
The military added them after someone broke into a facility and stole a tank. They required all vehicles to be "secured" They actually added a keyed switch to the start panel on the OH 58 helicopters! -
Injector Pump - DB2 Rebuild
Replaced my IP shaft seals back in 2001 been good ever since....knock on wood.... -
Motor Oil - Synthetic or Rotella?
In the aircraft engine world if you switch from mineral oil to synthetic you must replace all engine seals...reason? different expansion rates on the seals when using synthetic... -
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Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild
I heard engine building and diesel fumes are recommended therapy for heart attacks...grin :D Get well kimosabe!- Abbylind
- Post #325
- Forum: CUCV Hot Rodding and Modification
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Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild
Oh no! Get well Dr Mike!- Abbylind
- Post #318
- Forum: CUCV Hot Rodding and Modification
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6.2L fuel leak
I got a rebuild kit from Gomers diesel. Took off the top cap and pulled the accelerator shaft out (you'll have to pull the intake manifold to get the shaft out.) Put new o rings on the shaft and buttoned it up. Installed new intake gaskets. Hasnt leaked since. Good luck