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Got the bumperettes and pintle installed. Bumperettes were a challenge. Needed a ratchet strap to pull the bumperette to get the 2 holes closest to the pintle hitch to line up.
Decided to acquire parts and removing stuff I didnt want. I put a new led dash bulbs in the high beam indictator and other dash lights. I acquired new mudflaps for front tandems, rubber mudflaps for rear ones, and bumperettes. New spin on kits for fuel and oil are coming soon.
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My wife was sitting down looking at potential art work and design for side of the truck. Its a long ways down the road but here's a mock graphic design. Im trying to keep with themes from other trucks with font and colors.
You are looking at a m925a1 Marine Corps cargo truck. Nhc250 cummins engine. 5 speed allison automatic. 6x6. Fording kit and lockers in both rear axles. Special marine corps ISO bed. Truck has a rebuilt engine from cummins. Brand new radiator. Brakes rebuilt. Truck body has been garage kept...
After finishing paperwork at notary, I go to move the truck and the brakes are locked on hard on rear right tandem. Couldn't get to release, E-brake wasnt grabbing. I tried moving minor adjustment with no help. Tried the major adjustments but the bolts wouldnt budge. Called a buddy of mine...
On Saturday I purchased a m54a2. Since I got into the hobby, I have always wanted one after learning about the guntrucks that served in Vietnam. I found one thats unique. The truck I believe started as a m54 or m54a1. The lower headlight position as well as the fenders on the inside of the...
I went with those military guys filter and assembly and it works real well. Based on my boost im at probably 900 to 950 cfm. You also have a much shorter distance from filter to turbo. Would their kit work in your housing?
Installed a new idle plunger today. Pump was built with a #27. I installed a #22.
I saw 9lbs of boost. Egts at 900F to 950F. Fuel pressure is back to a max of 170 like it was prior to doing the injectors. Truck feels strong at 1900 to 2000rpms. At 55 to 60mph pulling a hill I could...