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  1. cranetruck

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    Don't know, didn't read the whole thread, just looked at the image prior to my post...sorry.
  2. cranetruck

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    The Aervoe 997B (24084 Olive Drab semi gloss) is an almost perfect match for Vietnam era OD. Get a can and use as sample for your mixing.
  3. cranetruck

    rear running lights

    On the rear light housings, make sure both mounting screws are grounded, in particular if they are made of plastic. The grounds are separated inside.
  4. cranetruck

    Benmar heater

    Yes, that's the one shown in the image (I edited the post to show what I have). PM sent. If you have any questions about the unit, I'll be glad to help, my Benmar has been working good for a couple of years now. Don't use it much, but also modified the wiring so that the blower runs by itself...
  5. cranetruck

    USMC M35, did they come with locking differentials

    My M49A2C (from the USMC), did not have lockers. It did come with the basic deep water fording kits parts, though.
  6. cranetruck

    Benmar heater

    I think I have an extra...I'll check and get back with you. This is from my "parts" Benmar, PM me if interested.
  7. cranetruck

    fuel pump pressure & flow rate question

    This should give you an idea. Olympic Controls Corp I have measured 7 to 8 psi and flow just under 1 GPM, but varies depending on condition of filters.
  8. cranetruck

    FDC fuel efficiency

    When you run your deuce fully loaded (cargowise), you will notice a difference in power for different type of fuels. Veggie oil/biodiesel will not give you as much power as regular diesel for example and lower EGT also.
  9. cranetruck

    FDC fuel efficiency

    I think BSFC can be used for different purposes depending on what the manufacturer wants to sell, there are many variables, see plot below. What I'm suggesting is that the multifuel may be much more efficient at less than full power conditions and afaik, manufacturers don't like to specify...
  10. cranetruck

    24 volt system charging

    I have used the CT500 also and blown two units over a 5-year period, one due to a bad battery clamp causing major voltage spikes and one from lightning strike(s) when connected to the house. I would therefor recommend that the CT500 is disconnected during cranking of the engine and unplugged in...
  11. cranetruck

    Muffler installation with db comparison

    Good thread, missed it completely the first time around. Thanks Gerhart for the reference (sorry I couldn't make it to the rally).
  12. cranetruck

    Muffler on a multi-fuel...?

    The only muffler I know of that was part of an MWO for a turboed multifuel engine is this one. In Germany during the 70's, it became a requirement when hauling the Pershing 1A through the countryside. I found one a couple of years ago, installed it, but have since removed it. The muffler hit an...
  13. cranetruck

    Playing with the xm757

    Naah..don't know, but then I probably have too much patience for my own good.
  14. cranetruck

    Playing with the xm757

    No trailer Ken and only used for the Pershing 1A missile.
  15. cranetruck

    Playing with the xm757

    Planning on it, but smaller than the HIAB on my deuce and self powered. For all the good I can say about this series trucks, they do need a crane to get the cab off for serious engine work.
  16. cranetruck

    Electrical Outlet Box

    It's a die cast aluminum box, left over from an old project, not sure what brand, but there are a number of manufacturers for these, Hoffman, Hammond, Rose etc...
  17. cranetruck

    temperature gauge on 68 deuce not working any ideas where to start????

    Not mentioned in the TMs is the fact that the instrument panel, which is mounted with 4ea 1/4-turn fasteners is grounded via just those fasteners. My suggestion is to add a dedicated ground wire from the instrument panel to the dash. The TMs are not good when it comes to answering questions of...
  18. cranetruck

    Playing with the xm757

    My son Adrian and Kelly (gf) visited for a couple of days and got a chance to drive the 757 a bit. Among other things, I measured the turning circle it made with the inter-bogie drive shafts removed and it was about 65 ft, 15 to 20 ft less than TM specified 82 ft with them installed. I remove...
  19. cranetruck

    Artic Heater Kit Installation TM

    Look for the older (1965) TM 9-2320-209-20 and you will find a fairly complete set of instructions for the fuel burning heater install in chapter 3, page 429ff.
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