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The new all-metal style bows fits the M101 and the M105. Simple adjustments are all that is required to re-configure from one to the other.
This photos show the M101 configuration.
This photos show the M105 configuration.
Regarding my previous question “…wondering if M101 top bow corners would insert into the M105 sideboard slots” the answer is Yes and No. The early M101 wooden top bow style will not fit into the M105 top bow slots unless the metal covering is removed. It might take a bit of sanding to get it...
I recently bought an M105 trailer with side racks and a brand new vinyl top; however, no top bows were included or available. There is currently nothing locally available or for-sale, and shipping is expensive, so I will wait until something does become available closer to home.
In the...
Is there a commercial equivalent for the belt numbers on the MEP-006A, 60 kW genset?
I just bought one from Uncle Sam, missing the 2 matched fan/water pump belts, and the 24V alternator belt. I have not yet located a cross reference while searching Steel Solders or Google
Mil numbers...
I picked up a stock, low mileage M1031 Contact Service Body truck this month.
The first thing I noticed is while driving at 55 mph the engine seems to be screaming.
The 1028a1 is supposed to have the same axle ratios, yet my stock 1028a1 unit can go 60 mph, even 65 for a short burst without...
The two seat sets are not interchangable. I bought a set from a M880 thinking they would work on my Chevy CUCV. They would not fit.
So I do have the M880 available to sell, but the freight issue is the problem.
I'm in Boise Idaho.
Is swaping a 318 to 360 as easy as unbolting the 318 and bolting in the 360?
Motor mounts, exhaust manifolds, transmission no problem?
The 318 is in a 1977 M887, the 360 is in a 1985 2 wheel drive 1 ton.
Both are automatics, and I have the comple running 1985 available.
The M887 just does not...
Did you swap out the 318 V8 for a 1988 Dodge Truck 360 4v V8?
Is the '88 360 Carb'd or Fuel Injection?
Can you share any problems you ran into?
Exhaust hook up the same?
Linkage the same?
What about the T-converter and flywheel, all the same?
I also like the M888 Telephone truck. I currently own a M887, and while I love the storage compartments, I dislike the no rear viewing situation. There is no rearward view through the back window. It sucks backing up. I also own a utility body that is almost like the M888 Telephone truck. It’s...
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