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  1. Makincold

    Barn find....worth anything?

    So are those bullet holes in the blade of the dozer in the background?
  2. Makincold

    M809 Series Tachometer cable help needed

    So I got the dial calipers out The pin on the "new" cable the Army put in (shown in picture #2 above, top) mic's out at 0.150" The pin that fits in the IP as is should (shown below the full "new" cable in pic 2 above) mic's at 0.185"
  3. Makincold

    M809 series inner axel seal leaking? - I think...

    Thanks I'll check that out, maybe the issue is I didn't ask the right questions
  4. Makincold

    Lets See Your 5-Ton!

    My M818 with new tires and wheels!
  5. Makincold

    m66 gun ring - what is this on the ring for ?

    :funny: Whoever did the banding job deserves a medal for a spectacular job! Now... The guy that picked the worst single pallet in the state of Arkansas... We need to have a little talk with him....
  6. Makincold

    M809 series inner axel seal leaking? - I think...

    So while putting new tires and wheels on the M818 this weekend I notice leaking "fluid" on the inside of the hub area I have searched inner axel seal and everyting I find talks more about gear oil coming out, sulfur smell, (familiar with gear oil smell) but this is red axel grease, not gear oil...
  7. Makincold

    M809 Series Tachometer cable help needed

    So the tachometer has never worked right on my M818 and I finally pulled the cable end from the IP this weekend to check it out What I found is the pin on the end of the cable seems to be wrong its to small and spins freely in the IP My dad is a deisel mechanic and had a proper pin for...
  8. Makincold

    2011 Ga Rally t-shirt poll/order thread

    Qty (2) Large - Short sleve
  9. Makincold

    Video - My M818 on new wheels and tires!

    So I got the new (new to me...) Michelin XML 395/R20's on FMTV rims on this weekend I'll post pics later and a short write up Found several issues I need help with and I'll be posting those too! So this is running up the hill from the shop, after getting her new shoes enjoy! :driver: ]
  10. Makincold

    m66 gun ring - what is this on the ring for ?

    I'll need one too! My M66 just arrived today, one step closer to the M818
  11. Makincold

    tires/wheels

    What Timing, I have been reading all the tire post with the 33" upper limit for diameter but found a set of "gently used" 315/75-16" BFG AT's and not being a tire expert didnt know in the "real world" if a 34.6" Dia tire would be that big of a difference? I also searched 315 in various ways and...
  12. Makincold

    Official 2011 SS Ga Rally Info thread

    How about the precise and highly organized trail ride system! Like clock work...
  13. Makincold

    2011 GA Rally Buy/Sell/Trade Thread

    M818 5-th wheel and ramps M151 Rim (free tire included!) M151 NOS Differential M151 SNOW CHAINS, lots of them! Prefer the barter system... I also have several military radios but need to dig them up and see exactly what they are I know one is a PRC-77, the other 2 are larger radios, more later
  14. Makincold

    2011 GA rally Definite dates???

    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Chili Mac! :ditto:
  15. Makincold

    2011 GA rally Definite dates???

    You know, that was my pan last year... Exact plan... It was a BAD idea... DONT do it... Plan to come and stay and meet people! I'm taking vacation time for this, it's that big and its that fun! To long of a drive for you to come walk around for a few hours. Next thing you know you will be in the...
  16. Makincold

    Durhamtown Plantation - Summer E-mail Update

    I always liked this video from the 08 rally, in fact it's one of the reasons I bought an M818! :driver::driver::driver::driver::driver::driver::driver::driver::driver:
  17. Makincold

    deuce wheels on an M105a3 trailer

    I have 11x20's on one of my M105's with no problem
  18. Makincold

    Trailer Connector - M1028 to M101??? Help!

    Ok, so my short term solution was finding a 7-pin round to 4-pin flat adapter and I have a set of magnetic lights in 12 v. This will get me by for the short trip I need to make I also am adding a deuce bed to my M818 and will be removing all the "Stuff" behind the cab and I noticed a connector...
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