• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

CARC686's latest activity

  • CARC686
    CARC686 replied to the thread Central FL M1031 project.
    Bright side is you know everything's fine and you can paint everything prior to reassembly, which I sure wish I had done.
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to deank's post in the thread Central FL M1031 project with Like Like.
    Could not get anything done without soldier number 2.
  • CARC686
    CARC686 replied to the thread What's your sulfur substitute?.
    Compared to stuff that's advertised for the purpose, that is a screaming deal. $250 cheaper than the drum I was looking at through...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 replied to the thread Vortec 350 Swap.
    If the MPG doesn't get better, turn the AC on to console yourself.
  • CARC686
    CARC686 replied to the thread Central FL M1031 project.
    Might as well paint your valve covers while you're in there.
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to biscuitwhistler37's post in the thread What's your sulfur substitute? with Like Like.
    Through Fastenal I found a 55 gallon drum of bar and chain oil for less than $500, comes out to just over $2 a quart. There were a lot...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 posted the thread What's your sulfur substitute? in CUCV.
    A quart of house brand chainsaw oil per about 20 gallons of fuel keeps my injector pump happy and the pump lets me know when the fuel...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to dougco1's post in the thread Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild with Haha Haha.
    Sounds like your recent neck surgery must have cured your past aliments and brought you closer to your wife. To be twisted around...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to deank's post in the thread Starter's bracket - M1008 '85 with Like Like.
    I had the same issue when I put my truck back together ( broke the stud off). I used 1/4” all thread and replaced the entire bolt in the...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to LT67's post in the thread Vortec 350 Swap with Like Like.
    Yup, using the T400 until I can find a 4L80E The mpg shouldn't be too bad.. I hope lol
  • CARC686
    CARC686 replied to the thread Vortec 350 Swap.
    I bet that's nice. Using OE TH400? MPG report when you get it all sorted out.
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to LT67's post in the thread Vortec 350 Swap with Like Like.
    Rebuilt 5.7 Vortec installed.. * .030 rebuild with the GMPP 395 cam and updated MPFI injectors. The computer needs tuning, but it'll...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to WWRD99's post in the thread Starting Issues with Like Like.
    Sounds like you got a sweet truck! I have small 24-volt solar on mine to keep the batteries charged up. Having a wire get hot when you...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 reacted to Mullaney's post in the thread Starting Issues with Like Like.
    . Possibly the ground... The frame to motor ground and the battery to ground connections. Remove them, wire brush the snot out of them...
  • CARC686
    CARC686 replied to the thread Central FL M1031 project.
    Really, you've just got to use an abrasive that's harder than gasket material, but softer than the cylinder head. I'm not afraid to use...
Show older items
112,418members
166,094threads
2,339,240posts
766online users
Top