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  1. dmetalmiki

    Need to weld, disconnect batts

    Modern vehicles are not prone to damage from electric welding. Keep the negative electrode close to the work.
  2. dmetalmiki

    Planning a 1,273 mile trip in M1088A1 towing a M1073 flatbed trailer MI to TEXAS

    These trucks seem to relish doing some work, or used with a load., As you seem to have proved.
  3. dmetalmiki

    Got My Baby Home

    Nice truck, and it has a really good 'brutal' look. It only wants the tires 'blacking!'..
  4. dmetalmiki

    New Recruit...

    Welcome to the site. You absolutely must now consider adding something green to your inventory.
  5. dmetalmiki

    test with pic.

    That works just fine. Nice view.
  6. dmetalmiki

    Need info, corvair powered vehicle identification

    Supposedly used in Vietnam. And had 14 wheels. Amphibious. But the only model I ever saw was..this!.
  7. dmetalmiki

    Failed MD CDL Class B due to improper vehicle!

    Congratulations, It is a great feeling acquiring any test, For any thing, at any age.
  8. dmetalmiki

    Deuce brake shoes issues

    Make sure the Forward (Located on the backplate) adjusting cam is set correctly. On the left as you see it in the drum , on the right of the backplate Underneath.
  9. dmetalmiki

    Alvis Stalwart

    They do have transmission problems, and for what they are, they use fuel like it was going out of fashion, I have never been a fan of the rolls engine either with it's starting and running problems. There have been complete vehicles sold for spares for as little as £1500-£3000 over here. Non of...
  10. dmetalmiki

    A little before and after

    Excellent, that is a really nice looking job.
  11. dmetalmiki

    Power steering issue / question

    You need to strip the box down and check the sensing valves. "Difficult steering in one direction could point to a faulty valve in the steering gear mechanism. A malfunctioning valve will cause the steering gear fluid pressure to drop below manufacturer’s specifications. Poor fluid pressure...
  12. dmetalmiki

    New Member

    Welcome to the site, Hobby, Friendships and events to come. This hobby will take over your life..for the good!, maybe..forever!
  13. dmetalmiki

    How to make a m923a2 Quieter in the Cab

    My M54A2 has the bonnet (Hood) Completely lined underside with heavy duty fire proof insulation. The floor and interior under the dash is lined with..heavy thick..LEAD! then carpeted with foam underlay. The cab is also lined with heavy duty thick padding. We can easily carry on conversing while...
  14. dmetalmiki

    New member

    HA! So very welcome to site, Hobby, friendships and events to come, After you spend "Happy time". getting them to nicely running and driving condition.
  15. dmetalmiki

    What's here

    Obvious I would have thought, The Hobby, the friendships, the help and information, and the events that bring people from the green world (Past and present), Together.
  16. dmetalmiki

    Wreckers: Do people buy them for hobby or use?

    My M62 has been faultless for over 12 years. And we use it for loading stuff, (Like 5 or 6 ton forklifts) on occasion. Having a large collection of trucks, that it what it has been used for quite often. Recovery. I would not be without one with so much stuff in our itinerary.
  17. dmetalmiki

    M35A2 Wont Crank After Battery Terminal Melted

    That, Is going to be the problem, An isolator switch would not cause that. A starter motor "Powering your truck!" up the highway would.
  18. dmetalmiki

    Amazing Machines

    My wartime Onan has powered all my 'out in the sicks' homes over the (Many) years, and is still a reliable unit.
  19. dmetalmiki

    Smaller Steering Wheel

    Try to mount the seat further back. And, Perhaps like I have on all my trucks, Lift up (re-drill and re-fit) the steering wheel mounting at the dash a little higher up.
  20. dmetalmiki

    Two "Bucks", within 30 days

    ...........And, 'It's "Buck-Shee" to join as well! Welcome to the site, Hobby and friendships. Type Colour?..don't ask it just happened.
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