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Recent content by usmcr55

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    Driveshaft damage Poll

    I picked up an M1008 and M1009 from GL at Barstow, CA. in July of 2010. A GL person loaded the vehicles on a trailer for me, using a forklift. This person carefully blocked each vehicle so that the forklift was bearing only on the vehicle's frame. During my preview of these two vehicles (before...
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    M35A3 Steering Wheel

    Anyone with data on the difference between the steering wheel on an M35A3 (P/N RCSK17043) and the steering wheel on an M35A2 (P/N 7521474)? I need a replacement for my M35A3. Don.
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    2009 vin info thread

    M35A3 date of manufacture Although you apparently were unable to provide the "Date of Manufacture" which is what I truly needed, I have gladly made a donation. Thanks for the service you provide to so many. Don
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    2009 vin info thread

    I am particularly interested in the date of manufacture, so that I can apply for an SF-97. a. Identification No. 505275 b. Registration Number None found c. NSN 2320013832047 d. This M35A3 ESP 2 1/2 Ton Truck was bought from GL at Barstow, CA e. Bumper Numbers Front passanger's side 153F2180...
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    M35A3 Question

    jesusgatos, Here is info from DA FORM 461-5 Vehicle Classification Inspection that was left in the cab. Following items to be replaced: F/Shackels Chain Covers Wiper Blades & Washer Oil and Fuel Gages Driver's Seat Radiator Hoses Drive Belts 3 Marker Lights Front Axle CV Boots Hand Break -...
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    M35A3 Question

    Thanks Guys for the inputs. I went down to my local Cat dealer today and was informed that it is indeed the Crankcase Breather. The bottom portion is made to mount a fuel filter. The left port would normally go to the Governor Assembly, while the right port would go to the rear of the cylinder...
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    M35A3 Question

    Just got our first Deuce, an M35A3. It looks like we're missing a part(s). Looking at the photo can anyone tell me if somthing is really missing and if so, what it is (a filter?). From what I believe is the crankcase breather. TIA. Don AK6F
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    Need to transport M35A3 from GL Barstow, CA to Redlands, CA *URGENT*

    On Thursday 9-17-09 successfully got my M35A3 home!!! Don AK6F
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    Need to transport M35A3 from GL Barstow, CA to Redlands, CA *URGENT*

    I would like to thank everyone for their inputs. I have found another towing service that says they can do the job. We're on for tomorrow, Yea! Stay tuned for the outcome and thanks again. Don AK6F
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    Need to transport M35A3 from GL Barstow, CA to Redlands, CA *URGENT*

    I was supposed to get my M35A3 from Barstow today (9-15-09). I gave the towing company a week's notice of the pickup date and time. I allowed 2 hr. for loading. The GL folks waited with me an additional 15 minutes past closing, but the driver did not make it! I tried to re-schedule with the...
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    RT524 PRC77 GRC-160 Range info HELP

    Mike, Suggest you start here. http://www.arrl.org/ Then find a local Amateur Radio club. Don AK6F
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    Got my -A3 Trailers Home

    Good Job! Mine was delivered three days ago from Red River Army Depot. Unfortunately it turned out to be an M101A3 box on an M116A2 chassis. I guess that's the risk of buying sight unseen and being green to boot!! I thought I was buying something that would match up with my HMMWV. Question for...
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