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I had oil pressure all the way to the end. the bearings may be dry because they are not there. the shavings in the bottom of the pan are the bearings. the oil was drained on the 14th of January and it has been sitting in the garage since. i dropped the oil pan to disconnect the connecting...

Thanks John! Its a happy day today, I found the engine sling I need for sale!

Thanks Mark!

Mark, any insite on what may have caused my misfortune? Nick

NickD's engine install part2 Spent some garage time today. Got the starter out and the exhaust cross over pipe out of the way. I dropped the oil pan and found lots of shavings as shown in the picture. I had to remove the connecting rod nuts on cylinders 7&8 to turn the motor for access to the...

The process has begun! Most of the work is done in preparation to remove the old 6.2 making way for the 6.5. The overhead gantry is once again a life saver! the remaining steps to remove the old motor include disconnecting the starter from the wiring harness, and removing the torque converter...

Thanks for the replies, will go with the 6.5na and maybe the transmission swap. Its only money. THANK GOD IT'S NOT A LIVER!

Posted on the G today also.... Today was surely Friday the Thirteenth. On the way to pick up an m1102 trailer at Ft Mead, about 3 miles from the main gate, the engine started to really get loud, oil pressure was normal, it was cold out and the water temp was normal. Having no other choice, I...

Does anyone have a picture of the brackets I need or a part number? My manuals do not show the Leverne brushguard and the milemarker winch combination

Thanks to Mark for the great tips! I took some time to get acquainted with the winch install this weekend. Yes the brake caliper must be removed to have the clearance to get the new bolt in. I basted the bolts in a combination of PB and a product called Nuts Off. I used a brush to slather...

The wooden crate arrived today! Inside was an NOS mile marker 10k hydraulic winch, a complete kit. Thanks Mark for the heads up. I have been lubing up the lower A arm bolts in preparation for the install. I also scored an under the hood jack mout and the armor plating that goes on either...

foot basket, rear engine guard, rear hatch cover and motor top shroud. Oh and the patience it takes to build one!

WHAT A BLAST! Thanks John for your hospitlity, I had a great time meeting everyone. Sorry I had to cut out a bit early. John, keep in touch on the build process and let me know if you need pictures. Dudley, I will keep you posted on the mules when I pick them up. Lets see some pictures! Nick

Looks like I will have the M1038 there. Can someone please bring a steering wheel puller? I need to change it out and my military one is missing the bushings that fit this one. Thanks! Nick DeNardo

I have been working a deal on an m1038 and it has been in my garage for the work to make it ready for the road. Here is a picture of the almost finished project.

Does anyone have pictures of all 4 sides of a 4 man canvas set up on an M998 or M1038 in tan or green they could send to me? thanks, Nick

John, It looks great. it was nice talking with you this morning. I am looking forward to meeting you in Delta Pa, Nick DeNardo

I am planning to bring the completed Tow mule for it's roll out appearance along with 2 others on the new trailer.

Today I will be taking my 2 nephews from Arizona along with 2 of our friends sons visiting from Georgia to the USMC museum in Triangle Virginia. The museum is within a mile of I 95 just outside the USMC base at Quantico. This will be an exciting time for all 4 boys ages 10, 13, 14 and 14. The...

Thanks John, you know the trials and tribulations I experienced during the load up in the past. Looking forward to seeing you at Gilbert in September. Nick