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Perhaps! The collector i got this from mentioned that the internals are made in modules so a module with a faulty component can be replaced with another module. He also mentioned there are people who make battery packs composed of D-cell batteries. I'll have to look into that deal.

I'm gonna have to make a choice here. Either sell the hmmwv parts or tell the wife that since we don't want them to go to waste, we need to get a hmmwv to install the parts on...

I was able to stow the AM-1780 amps and C-2296 crew boxes in the old packaging i still had from Recodefense and it reminded me of how thorough and how detailed Gary was in his craft - to the point that his attention to detail carried over into the packaging. All of the boxes just fit exact and...

A fellow collector has been cleaning up his shop and graciously loaded me up with all sorts of AN/VRC gear. It seems the highlight of the bundle is the AN/VRC-53 or -64? Radio set using the AM-2060/GRC adapter to plug the PRC-77 into the MT-1029 mount. There's still lots of parts to...

Looks like a fun project. Is there more cable length to be had by loosening the adjustment knob on the brake handle?

Yeah, Wes makes it look easy by himself but in the case of a roadside tire change I've been thinking of carrying a pop out sign similar to the 'wet floor' signs you see but offering cash for some extra muscle to entice someone to stop and help

Looking good! 👍

Another thing about these trucks: be mindful of the order in which you turn off the truck when it's running. Turn off the engine switch first and then after the engine has stopped rotating shut off the battery switch. If you shut off the battery switch first with the engine running it can...

OK, the -20 TM has a bit more info. there are two different brakes; a drag brake to resist free-wheeling and an automatic brake to maintain winch position when the PTO is disengaged.

I would suggest reading up on the winch functionality in TM-9-2320-260-10 found in the TM download section - it's good reading! And check with Eastern Surplus or TNJ Murray for the missing data plates.

To keep the drum from freely spinning the drum lock knob on the driver side has to engaged. It has a pin that protrudes into one of many slots in the drum side flange. The brake holds the load when the clutch is depressed and cuts out the PTO power.

The front of the housing opposite where the pto shaft connects is this data plate. It does have a brake.

The brake is adjustable and may need adjusting. I've never adjusted one before but I've seen the data plate for it on the front of my winch...

Today I added 2 jerry can holders next to my hard-mounted ammo can. I arranged them so that they don't interfere with the tie-downs if I need to use them.

Economy is not a concern for me but fuel prices kinda are since it limits my fun. Funny that so many people are concerned about mileage that it's typically their second question when asking about my truck after they ask what it is or why I have it.

I run a turbo'd M813 with a winch and that would be my biased choice! They can be fairly snappy with the turbo and a manual tranny is just more fun.

Interesting fix! Will your engine suck in any rubber shavings?

Like 98G is saying, the error is a percentage so the higher your speed, the higher the error. I also converted from 11.00s to 16.00s on my M813 so i made this quick crossover reference as a short term fix till I get the speedo gear updated. Check out this thread for info on updating the...

I made a chart based on math and then drove by the sheriff's radar trailer and the speed readout matched what the math said.

A 2" drop in less then 10 miles is way excessive. With the overdrive effect of the 53s, the cruising mileage should be about 8-10 mpg according to others who have swapped to 53s. If the speedo cable gear box on the transfer case is still the factory ratio for 11.00-20s then you're actually...