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What RPM are you idling at? Sounds weird but my truck did that when it was idling too fast and I set the timing at the faster speed.
Try slowing it down and then set the timing. The TM says idle is supposed to be 375 rpm.
Looks like we have enough interest in some of these. I will start figuring out material cost, etc. One thing I don't know is if stainless will react negatively with the aluminum housing these power pistons thread into. I don't think it will be an issue, but I want to research it a little more. I...
I am still fighting mine a little. All of them were rebuilt again last July and only one of the 6 wheels is still leaking. I blocked off the brake line going to that wheel until I can have a chance to tear it open again. Work and other things have not let me do the things I want to do lately. A...
Show this article to the wives gentlemen. We need to buy more military vehicles.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/09/tanks-bullion-man-finds-gold-bars-buried-in-military-vehicle.html
I have been thinking about machining some power pistons for the G749 airpak that are the same size as the 5 ton power pistons so that we can use the 5 ton airpak rebuild kit. Is there any interest from any of you in having one of these?
The 5 ton power piston appears to me that it is made out...
Yes, the plan is to use a tow bar to pull it. I'm worried a rope or chain would break when I do the shift. Hopefully this doesn't destroy the transmission, but I have 2 other transmissions in my parts trucks, so will see if this is really effective.
Things have been busy around here and I have forgotten to post progress on this truck.
A local starter shop rebuilt two of my starters. On February 11, one was installed and the truck fired right up and runs great. I do have video of it coming to life and will post it soon. The reduction unit...
Nice score on the parts! Those are the 1-1/4 wheel cylinders. They look exactly like what came off my truck.
Is the piston that the wheel cylinder cup goes on two pieces like the one on the right?
Very true. I have experienced the same thing. A guy I know that drove these in the Army in the 1950's told me this as well. Of course after I needed the tip.
Great! Thank you! I added this to our parts list. Any other part numbers you have, please let me know and I will add them as well.
Plowboy...could you tell me the federal stock number? I can't see the whole number in your picture. For the parts list of course.
I'll try. Still have not been to successful scaring up extra cash lately, but I know someone that will have a couple extra M135 cargo beds in the near future. :beer:
Your wife is going to hate me before this is over.
Scrounger....eh?
I really like the color and am glad to see it on something. I've not used it yet, even though I matched it a couple years ago. Thanks for testing it for me. Haha! That motivates me to get my truck done. I'm definitely using that paint color.
I would also ask these guys if they have the seal.
http://www.fatsco.net/hydramatic.html
That rubber seal looks like some used in old style hydraulic cylinders. Maybe a hydraulic shop could help?
If you find a modern replacement that works, will you post the part number so I can add it to our...
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