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  1. silverstate55

    8V92 Coughs but Won't Start (SOLVED!)

    My replies are in yellow text below each pic. G744 is correct about the fuel filters; when is the last time you’ve changed them? Your videos still indicate to me that the engine isn’t getting fueled, and the little bit of white smoke is probably from the residual fuel residing in the fuel...
  2. silverstate55

    8V92 Coughs but Won't Start (SOLVED!)

    If none of that works, then it’s worth checking the blower drive shaft (quill shaft), accessible by removing cover plate on gear drive at back of engine. There’s a circular retaining ring (internal snap ring) that can be removed with needle-nose pliers in order to pull out drive shaft, just be...
  3. silverstate55

    8V92 Coughs but Won't Start (SOLVED!)

    That little amount of smoke I saw is very light for that engine…it should be billowing a pretty thick cloud of unburned fuel. Check for the blower intake flapper; if you’re only seeing pipe plugs in the blower intake neck and no linkages sticking out, then there’s no shutoff flapper (none of...
  4. silverstate55

    PTO Identification

    Thank you for taking the time to look into this & post a definitive answer!
  5. silverstate55

    Spoon’s build thread

    Best wishes for your successful recovery! Don’t neglect your physical therapy either, the warnings given by other members here are first-hand experiences that shouldn’t be taken lightly. While you’re recovering, start looking into mechanical means for lifting/moving heavy parts, such as...
  6. silverstate55

    M920 running used oils

    If you’re just running your truck occasionally and not for your livelihood, and your engine is in good shape, a little added WMO probably won’t hurt it in your time of owning it….like 5-10% to your tank of diesel, it will help with lubricating the fuel system. However, even these small amounts...
  7. silverstate55

    M920 running used oils

    The acids in the used oil will be problematic from my experience FWIW…increased wear & coked up injectors over time.
  8. silverstate55

    Continental's CMD-350; a 350HP multifuel engine

    My neighbor has a McCormick-Deering Farmall tractor that is set up that way. It’s pretty cool.
  9. silverstate55

    New Electric HUMMER (GMC) - costs over $100 to charge?????

    Saw that on ARFcom yesterday…it was mentioned that memberships are available for some commercial charging stations that would offer discounts and whatnot to lower the cost when on the road. It was also mentioned that a company was contracted to build up to 85K EV charging stations across the US...
  10. silverstate55

    WMO users in Ohio?

    AWESOME! Will be watching progress with great interest.
  11. silverstate55

    My 1952 M135 Build

    Truck looks GREAT! Really enjoyed the pic with the SxS in the bed, beats hauling it on a trailer! Nice work, thanks for sharing!!
  12. silverstate55

    WA state cancelling MV titles

    I have found @98G ’s explanation of the Power Of No to be applicable more often than not.
  13. silverstate55

    Hello

    Nice to have another former M60 tanker on board! Welcome!
  14. silverstate55

    M35A2W/W Master cylinder replacement

    If you don’t cuss at it, it won’t think you’re serious and won’t cooperate….
  15. silverstate55

    Goats up for Auction

    A nice M109A3 will be auctioned next, once the county gets the title from the state.
  16. silverstate55

    Goats up for Auction

    Just under $2k/each from what I saw last…my bookmarks aren’t working for them either, must just be visible to winning bidder? It’s been a while since I’ve used Public Surplus…
  17. silverstate55

    Goats up for Auction

    ** Posted with permission from @patracy ** Two M561 Gama Goats are currently listed on Public Surplus. Both were used by Iron County (Utah) Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue unit, comprised of volunteers. Both have sat outside without being used for several years. Several of the...
  18. silverstate55

    Spoon’s build thread

    Congrats! Looks like a nice truck! If you’re going to re-use WMO, I recommend a centrifuge & polishing/dewatering anything you plan on putting in your fuel tank. There are some great threads in the Alternative Fuels subforum. For the high-humidity & salt air environment you live in, I...
  19. silverstate55

    Anti-freeze tire balancing ?

    I tried that method several years ago using modified LMTV wheels. When dismounting tires to change them, I didn’t notice any volume loss BUT everything made of steel (even though painted/powder coated) was heavily rusted. Don’t know if I’ll ever do that again, it was a mess. But of course YMMV.
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