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Your starter motor will love you for this. :-)

FWIW, there is an article on this subject ("The right tools for the MV hobbyist"), 2010 MVM Ambassador issue, covered most of the above and more.

You are welcome Martin, now to complete the installation, add a diode (1N4003 typ) as shown in the image below to protect your new start switch.

In the picture shown in the PS magazine, they ribbed the wrong terminal. Images below show the actual instrument.

Interesting.

You can also get a rough measure of power by using the amount of fuel used (mpg) and the efficiency of the engine. There is a relationship between BTUs burned and horsepower. I once came up with a rough estimate for the deuce, which was about 100 HP to maintain a speed of 50 mph on the level...

Patrick, this info may be old now, but anyway, the weight ratings I have for the 1100-20 NDC tires are 5,190 and 5,920 dual or singe config respectively. I got print-outs at the scales, typically as show below with the deuce hauling the 8x8.

The "ribbed" connector is from the sending unit. If you happen to be looking at the PS magazine article showing the connections, it is in error (one of the few errors I have found).

True, but like you suggest, abnormalities don't need a baseline for comparison. Coolant, fuel or excessive amounts of soot in the oil can be included. I have used the NAPA kit several times. PS. If you want good results when searching, use Google and add "steelsoldiers" to your keywords.

FWIW, I use "Tractor hydraulic fluid" in my 1969 Allison TX200-6 (similar to MT31).

Perhaps "Premium member" should be changed to something different, seems like a sales gimmick to collect $15 from people who want some kind of (unearned?) status.

Yeah, $15 is next to nothing nowadays, but performance should also count for something, without posters there would be no forum.

Too new for me (SINCARS), if it wasn't used during the '60-'70s, I probably don't have any info or parts for it.

If you can't avoid mud and water, make sure the fording plug is installed. The starter motor housing is water proof. Also check the wheel bearings after each "dip" in water deep enough to submerge the axles.

Vintage Video #VHS133 shows the xm410 driving in a field...may be on dvd these days.

I find this diagram rather useful...

I have to say not related, the m656 series by Ford, was designed to replace both the 2-1/2 and 5 ton vehicles. Program started in the early sixties and lots of components were made exclusively for this series, including tires and engine (modified multifuel).

Well, after scraping some paint of the tag and reading it from an angle, the part number for the cylinder appears to be Vickers S20826-3CBWN W07N-11 036. Doesn't agree with my previous post, so don't know about the pressure...

You will also need an interconnecting cable, fuel pump and fuel filter. The information in the images below should be sufficient for you to make your own cable and control box. The control box and cable are the same for all, so overlook the fact that it is for a "coolant" heater in the diagram...

I believe this is the spec for my 5-tonner, would have to look for exact part number, so 1,000 psi max for the piston then.