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  1. Artisan

    Mini Soldering Torch, Recomendations?

    Ha! I was thinking the sme thing that these would be GREAT fire starters in addition to Bic Lighters. Really could be the difference between FREEZING and suriving, being able to ignite damp materials...
  2. Artisan

    Mini Soldering Torch, Recomendations?

    I have a pointed tip electric, I still like a mini flame from time to time, especially when the flame is on a mini torch that has a stand, leaving me 2 hands to do my deeds. I don't want to wait for a good torch, I need one now so I decided to pick up a Harbor Freight special. I LOVE IT...
  3. Artisan

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    Gosh I so hope I can go. I have been there a couple of times and it is such a cool place. The trip to the dry-lake-bed alone is something that should be on everyone's bucket list! Firearms handled professionally is always welcome too. A kid friendly event it can be as well. But I think I just...
  4. Artisan

    M925 transmission

    Clean it all up w/ a pressure washer then take it out for a SHORT drive and climb under there looking for the beginnings of leakage. If you see nothing drive some more and recheck. If it totally quits maybe it was too full to begin with.
  5. Artisan

    Artisan's M916

    Ahab, I believe the OE cable to be about 15'- 20' long or so. I saw the quote in passing on my box just about a week or so ago. Yes, it was over $3,000.00 for that cable. That is what I was quoted. These LMHC Cranes are AWSOME little pieces of machinery and you can not get parts, you have...
  6. Artisan

    Artisan's M916

    LMHC Crane Components One more piece of the LMHC puzzle finally is done. These connectors are time consuming to build. No crimping, I soldered all pins, tinned ends etc. A few pieces of steel are needed on the catwalk and I can put the crane together and actually use it. This cable...
  7. Artisan

    12v plug addition in my m923

    I did not read each reply but I do believe your LOW Fan wire on the heater blower is 12V. Look at your batteries, see that smaller wire? That I believe is the 12V feed. You could run another small wire from there too for your 12V stuff, and so long as you have a fuse your good, connect ground...
  8. Artisan

    Mini Soldering Torch, Recomendations?

    I wonder if I can just turn my ox-acetylene torach wayyy down w/ a single tip an do the same... hmmmm?
  9. Artisan

    Mini Soldering Torch, Recomendations?

    I have a little butane powered mini torch for small solder jobs and it worked OK but w/o warning it just died. I hate to throw good money after a bad design. THIS ONE Can anyone recommend a decent little torch for soldering military connectors and other items? My handheld MAPP torch makes a...
  10. Artisan

    What do you build?

    Make sure you add an appropriate PRV (Pressure Relief Valve s) piped to an area where no one will get hurt if she blows. The solder joints seem a little to close to the hot can for my liking. Insulation is your friend. If the copper gets real hot it could sag inside, maybe a support inside...
  11. Artisan

    Recommendations for a fairly long drive

    Jack Lug Nut Wrench Spare Tire Pressure Gauge Telephone numbers for tow companies in case of bad things happening. A FULL complement of tools. THE TECHNICAL MANUALS on a flash drive or in your IPAD etc. (#1 most needed item) Towel for water leaks. Warm clothes in case heater is inop. Tele...
  12. Artisan

    M916 tractor to dump conversion

    cadillac this thread was from 4 years ago. ...but THANK YOU, I didn't know about the 395 tire height deal! ;-)
  13. Artisan

    m936A2 vice mounting plate

    If it is the same bumper as an M925A1, I have a kit I designed and had cut w/ a water-jet machine. It comes in two pieces, you weld the final piece. (trust me on this, works wayyy better this way It looks store-bought if you do it right. They are on Ebay. Search for M939 Vise Plate or CLICK...
  14. Artisan

    first 5 ton m931, will take advice!

    Glad your joined the club....lots O fun ahead! ...but there is no such thing as a "900" series. M939 Series, I do believe, is more like it...
  15. Artisan

    New from SoCal

    Monrovia, M916 / m925A1
  16. Artisan

    Custom Making LED Light Bar for M939

    ...waiting for pics... :-)
  17. Artisan

    Artisan's M916

    I think this thread has over 10,000 views currently, if you have a CAT 7155 tranny I have several ratio selector boxes (the In Cab Shifter Boxes) that go bad, FOR SALE. I will beat almost any public price you find for them within reason. NOS in sealed wooden boxes!
  18. Artisan

    What does your M939 series truck weigh.

    The TM is going to be VERY close. It does give a weight for the truck in the TM. Now add what that weight does not cover, it is all in the TM I do believe, wet / dry etc...tell us what you find.
  19. Artisan

    M923a2 building air to frequently

    If I remember correctly, when you adjust the governor you are adjusting the governor CUT OUT pressure, from there the CUT IN pressure is automatic and "about" 25% lower than the CUT OUT pressure. Get the EXACT model # of your governor and get the manual for it from the mfg. to prove me right...
  20. Artisan

    Cdl medical update

    Yep, old news, but glad you posted it for those who do not keep up...
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