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Looks dreamy, haha. Our last snow storm we got 2'. After that we were at -15F with 30-40mph winds. We are suppose to get another 2' tomorrow night. Depends where you are in the states. Know a gal from buffalo, NY who said its not totally uncommon to get 6-8' in a night. Nice video of the truck...
Glad to hear you're gonna continue...I too have the problem of finding too many projects for myself, and when I don't, they find me. Its fatiguing enough to restore a small vehicle then take on a large vehicle with tools needed that arent in the average toolbox, just compounds the problem. Looks...
I looked through your pictures and you've done a really nice job on your truck. Restoration definitely is a money sink when you are in the middle of it, but looks like you've got most of the expense taken care of. In my opinion, most restorations bring less than people have into them, and if you...
So just got off the phone with Tom at Alfa Haven and he said it is no problem to mismatch these bell-housing halves. His opinion was it was the military being anal about keeping them together, and that chances are there are more across the world that aren't matched than are. Just his thoughts...
That would make logical sense to me as well, I'm not sure where that leaves me however with an engine with only front half of the bell housing. I could see military personnel and arsenal rebuilding depos having the correct service procedures, but it would seem very abnormal to me that you would...
So I need some help from the g749 geniuses-been reading the TM 8024 and on pages 375 and 380 it states that the front and back bellhousings are matched to the engine and they should be kept together. Matter of fact they show that a serial number tag is present in the front and back ball housings...
Will it not shift into to high-like physically can't pull it into high? I know USMC has a truck that when shifted to high range it kills the engine. With the engine off can you shift it to high? Sorry, I'm not much help to you, but am interested in condition
Next, take your brass drift and move to the nose of the starter. Drive the armature out of the starter gently. There is a good chance you can grab it at the back of the starter and pull it out. We will need to spend sometime inspecting and working this armature over, but for now we'll set it...
Two pictures looking at the brush plate and springs. There is a bushing that is in the back of the plate that the armature rides in. This is replaceable. Also, the brushes are replaceable. It is important to check the brush plate, and look it over. All the springs need to be operable and push...
Next, and I don't have a picture of it, is to remove two hex headed bolts that run the length of the starter case. These bolts hold the brush holder plate to the back of the starter. Remove the bolts. Looking within the back of the starter--two(of the 4) brushes are grounded to the brush plate...
First thing I did was remove the starter switch from the case of the starter. Then bend the tabs on the back of the starter cover. Using a brass drift gently tap around the cover to remove it from the case.
Getting my thoughts organized here, but got the starter on the M211 pulled. More pictures and procedures on tearing down to follow. This starter was more dirty than anything, yet I would sooner tear it down, clean it, and make sure it is functional, and maybe prevent failure in the future. Parts...
Well, I'm definitely in the market for a full set of chains for my deuce. I don't have any intention of going somewhere, but we've had two feet of snow and now 40 mph wind. Does anyone know who sells military chains-both single 900-20 chains and tri-railer chains? I like being prepared and...
No rust issues is always a good thing. How do you find the standard issue heater works? This truck had one, as it was stationed in South Dakota(I found the paperwork on the floor where an E7 signed to release it for liquidation), but it was removed-I can see the witness marks where it was...
With the NDTs it does rather suck in the snow. I would like to find some chains for it, so let me know if you run across any! Of course a personnel heater and defroster wouldn't be all bad...
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