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  1. dmetalmiki

    Driving a personal Humvee on the streets while national guard is deployed in state

    Agreed. Close it, After warning ALL members to pay attention to and respect this progressing epidemic.
  2. dmetalmiki

    New member: M109a3RV

    Now that is NICE looking outfit. Well done, Welcome to the site, Hobby, Friendships (Advices), And events to come.
  3. dmetalmiki

    Problem with my HMMWY

    Do you know Tobia sin deusaldorf? He has a HUMVI and might be of help. And in any case another comrade of the hobby for you in the E.U. tobias.schlotbohm@gmx.de As to," No earth kit solves an underlying problem the military humvees did not have them", A well maintained original condition...
  4. dmetalmiki

    deuce wont run unless foot on the throttle

    Remember, Most deuces will run Without the in tank pump. Most 5 tons Will Not. It (The pump). is usually only require after a filter change. In fact, All my deuces have a switch to turn off the in tank pump once the truck starts and runs. Saving uneccassery wear and tear. 'Tiz the dreaded clip...
  5. dmetalmiki

    Weeklong PM effort was successful.. ish

    100% for effort so far. Well done. Sort'a 'inspired' me to carry on with my essential servicing.
  6. dmetalmiki

    deuce wont run unless foot on the throttle

    Just to clarify, The button and clip are in the hydraulic head. (At the bottom of), It is not a big job to rectify. You might care to have look at my recent post. "Deuces fixed and a big thank you".
  7. dmetalmiki

    deuce wont run unless foot on the throttle

    HA! , The dreaded button and clip fell off syndrome. 4 dollars to a penny that is what the problem is.
  8. dmetalmiki

    Deuces fixed And a B I G thank you!

    When I do this job with assistance, (Which is rare as our group are mostly old infirm and or unfit..(Me?..Just Old!, And VERY fortunate not to be unfit or infirm!)). I have the assistant turn the propshaft and do NOT check the timing anywhere, I simply pull the Hydraulic head free and out when...
  9. dmetalmiki

    Deuces fixed And a B I G thank you!

    ......four years of, change this that n't t'other bleed, pump, kick, swear!, tweek, filter changes, test, re-pipe....and more... So..., Last Saturday I told the guys I was (Finaly going to replace the Hydraulic Heads on two non running deuces. "You need a hand?"...Definately sez I.., Would you...
  10. dmetalmiki

    M35A2 wiring troubleshooting

    That should work just fine as they (The alternators(Self Regulating)) Are fitted across a wide range of M.series vehicles.
  11. dmetalmiki

    M35A2 wiring troubleshooting

    It is a generator fault. IF you connected the batteries incorrectly the input I.C. is fried. And now you have a full blown generator fault. You have to change the transistors and or rectifier in the back of the unit. As an aside, It is not possible to 'Reverse the polarity' on an alternator.
  12. dmetalmiki

    Largest Annual MV Gathering & Swap Meet in the West, Camp Plymouth April 14-19, 2020

    I am still looking, so far nothing. Can you ceck for if that was/is for sale?
  13. dmetalmiki

    1952 M135

    Thank you, You (or any member with knowledgge of) can email me via dmatalmiki@gmail.com or dmetalmiki@aol.com
  14. dmetalmiki

    1952 M135

    Does any of the "Gang on this forum know of one for sale? I wanted to get one in (GMC M 211 Item location: Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, United States)) , On the 'GiantClassicCars' site. (I would prefer a M135 though). They advertise 5 of these trucks for sale. Not one answer from any of them...
  15. dmetalmiki

    New guy from Hawaii

    Welcome to the site and the hobby, (But!)..WHERE are pics .. Please.
  16. dmetalmiki

    Secret for driving a BRDM-2?

    Nope.. That is with the OT90, Which has an epicyclic gearbox, A sort'a copy of the daimler Pre-Selector gearbox. The BTR60 has Two Petrol engines TWO gearboxes and ONE single Hydraulically operated clutch. And ARE a t..t to drive and change gear in. Remember that both engines have to be synced...
  17. dmetalmiki

    New member from Colorado

    And guess what?..Since replying to your post, and on the same night on "Talking Pictures" T.V. in an old arm comedy film, Through the camp gates came the exact same truck as you have there, In R.A.F. Colors and markings.
  18. dmetalmiki

    Anyone Running a Dometic Fridge? 12 or 24v?

    I don't see why your unit will not work. Having checked everything else, Have you checked the output of the inverter?. We have a 'Dometic', And a full size household fridge freezer in my Camper..and both work just fine. The inverter is 7000 w. continuous capability. (Off 8, 100AH batteries.)...
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