Recent content by cuba_pete

not the Douglas connectors I am not looking for the connectors under the dash. I am looking for the connectors just inside of the driver's side door on the floor. There are two mil-spec threaded aluminum barrel connectors about 1.5" in diameter. I will post a pic when I get home.

What information/resources can anyone provide for the electrical connectors on the driver's side floor of the M211? My truck's connectors are corroded to the point of impossible disassembly. The only apparent electricals that work on my rig are the BO's, a couple of dash lights and it...

I understand the octane ratings, but I don't see how this has no effect. Essentially, with the higher octane the fuel doesn't burn until it is at a higher compression and temperature. This is how it withstands knock and ping. By putting in a higher octane fuel we change the burn...

In the old gasoline burning engines the octace rating is significantly (?) lower. My '52 lists 72 octane on the data plate. 1) Is there a way to reduce the octane rating safely for both man and truck? 2) If you don't reduce the octane rating, what timing setting do you use (specifically for...

VIN request 1952 M211 with winch a. 7285 b. hood has 41127485 but it is a repaint with masking tape marks, not stenciled c. 2320008344508 d. Oak Harbor, WA (I have Washington registrations back to 1992 which were still in the "glove box") e. no bumper number It has that yellow number disk...

I am not sure. I have a handfull of registrations for the truck so I will try to track down its history a little. If the brackets aren't welded too horribly I will probably remove them. None of the lighting works right now so I can pretty much cover removal when I get to the rear. I have been...

I've been skulking around for a couple days and I think it looks like a good place, so I'll informally introduce myself and post pix of my new rig. I have always wanted to purchase a military vehicle of some kind and finally an opportunity presented itself. This truck was sitting in front of a...