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Recent content by wilkusmcrecon

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    Alaska : looking meet other members.

    Hey, live in Wasilla also, drove a Tan 1988 BMY M923A2 up from Cali last summer, had some issues with the air system in the fall so she resting for the winter. Drop me a PM when you get a chance.
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    Just won my first MV! A 1990 M923A2 from Fort Hood. -Have a few general questions.

    Class B depends on what state your in. AK requires no CDL, no Class B, no stops, no logs, you pay based on weight and drive on. Still pricey when you consider you paying for total weight you will never carry. Good luck just drove mine M923A2 home in May 3475 miles. You will spend time...
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    New bad alternator

    Yep, I went to a 24 Volt Delco clone 23Si 70 amp. I kept the original Mil alternator as a backup still looking for a pulley that will work. I had the new alternator checked it was fine. Seems I have a battery problem with the four large white military batteries with date of service 2011...
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    Canadian Chinese Auto Insurance Scams.

    The real problem here is $$$$$ as long as everyone makes a dime, and no one gets hurt they will look the other way. Why does it take 300 accidents to get caught people were making money (INSURENCE CO/criminals) and finally someone more important then me got pissed. In my case, I believe I...
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    New bad alternator

    Well I was able to get a alternator here in Alaska only to find out its from Spider Marine, and the seller tells me I must deal directly with SPIDER MARINE customer service. Had my batteries checked (OKAY), everything ran fine before the Belt Tennsioner went tits up and ate the alternator...
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    Canadian Chinese Auto Insurance Scams.

    OH Boy, I was warned when I entered Canada that Chinese's gangs where running auto wreck scams all over Canada. Well apparently I'm caught up in one. My wife asked me on Saturday morning (four months after the fact) who I hit in Canada. I told her that was not funny, as I had no problems nor...
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    M923A2 BMY 1988 8.3L 6CTA Cummins Belt Tensioner and alternator pulley

    Shame will not fit my 1988, Seems this one has no key only a slightly larger whole just past the threads.
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    M923A2 BMY 1988 8.3L 6CTA Cummins Belt Tensioner and alternator pulley

    Had no luck with first two. All were two small and both had a grove that fit the alternator pulley shaft. Mine requires no grove the shaft is tapered out a little wider past the bolt. Let me know if you are still interested in parting with your pulley. PM the requirements and we can it a go...
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    M923A2 BMY 1988 8.3L 6CTA Cummins Belt Tensioner and alternator pulley

    Been trying to get my hands on a Belt tensioner and Alternator Pulley for my 1988 BMY M923A2 8.3L 6cta. Can you provide me a NAPA part number or a place that can provide the parts needed. First pulley provided was to small. would appreciate any help in locating these parts. Need to get her...
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    Made it rancho cucamonga california to alaska

    Nope that is much older, The M923A2 is the 5 ton 6x6 cargo truck 80 - 90 being replace by the LMTV starting early 2000.
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    Made it rancho cucamonga california to alaska

    I drove the M9 all 3575.00 miles home made it in 6 days driving 16 to 18 hours a day last day pushed her 22 hours . only problem blew a belt 30 miles from home when the tensioner went tits up.
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    Made it rancho cucamonga california to alaska

    m923A 5 ton 6x6 cargo truck, big boy replaced the m8 and duce 1/2 now its being replaced by the LMTV.
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    Made it rancho cucamonga california to alaska

    I just completed one long recovery. My adventure started on 22 May 2017 outside Rancho Cucamonga, California at Those Military guys shop.They pulled the M9 out and I thought tomyself you just might be in a little over your head. I did a quick go around and headed out in LA traffic. Its’ only...
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    M923A2 Recovery Los Angeles California to Anchorage Alaska.

    Yep quite agree. I was planning more on 6 to 8 days. Took 8 days on the books hope to pull in around day 6 or 7. Wasn't planning on feeling my legs or butt for a month but I will have a nice smile on my face when she is parked in the shop.
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