Recent content by fredster67a

Hi, Wondering if anyone has any helpful advice about firing up a stock M1008 in cold weather - having real difficulty as I get about three shots at it and then the batteries go dead - I am wondering if the M1008 is like my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 that needs to be plugged in to activate the block...

Thanks again for the info.

Thanks very much for the info - what size lift would you use then?

Reply to response Thanks for your reply. The truck will be used on a farm that has some steep hills and lots of mud and rock ( eastern panhandle of WV) - probably to haul firewood and other equipmnet around - it will pull an M101 trailer as needed and also run on the roads in about a 35 mile...

M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle Hi, Thinking of retrofitting my M1008 with a suspension lift kit so that I can install Goodyear Wrangler 37 X 12.50 M + S tires ( came off a Humvee) and not have to do any modifcations to the fenders. I have...

Reply Thanks- that is great advice - really appreciate all the assistance in terms of helpful things to consider that I have received form the group. Fred

yes that is it - i have some pictures - but it appears thet soldered the radiator to the bracket - please see pic - thanks Fred

Can get the truck for $5500

THanks very much for the info - that really helps as a negotiating point Fred

More on the problems with the deuce Hi, It is difficult to explain but the plate appears to be more of a u shaped channel thathe radiaor fits inot rather loosley - there are major clumps of solder that seem as sort of glue to make up the slack - some have deteriorated and paaar to be in...

Hi, I looked at an M35A2 today with 3300 mi or so and it needed some things I was wondering if anyone could help me estimate the cost - I would really appreciate it - also a comment on the availability would really help - thanks in advance d Here is what it needed: 1. shifter boot for...

Gray, Thanks for yor response. Does this mean that the fan clutch will not kick in until the truck engine reaches a certain operating temeperature - so the engines I viewed may have been recently started? Thanks. Fred

Hey, Quick question about the videos I see on gov Liquidation of the engines running on the various 5 ton models - sometimes I see the cooling fans moving and sometimes I do not,. Does this indicate a problem with the cooling fan assembly or some other system on the vehicle? Thanks in advance...

Question Regarding the M101A2 Trailer Brake Shoes Does anyone know where to find them ( NAPA, etc.))- need to replace the primary shoes as they are fairly worn - they look like they are GM or someting similar - thanks in advance Fredster67a

Hi - I am just at the same point with a 3kw generator 0f my own - the oil you use has to be special oil for a diesel engine - usually a multigrade is what is recommended such as 15w-40 Shell rotella or Chevron delo 400 arre two that come to mind- best of luck with the generators