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Hi Bruce, To contact the publisher about this, go to: http://www.krausebooks.com/contact They actually do pay attention to requests submitted in that manner. I have been advocating a 400 page edition primarily in color. Thanks for your help, David

If anyone else needs a copy of the Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles, second edition - I can supply them in the US for $25.00, delivered (same price at the show). Drop me a PM, I take cash, check, PayPal, truck parts! I'll be at the reenactment and display in Oak Ridge, TN this weekend...

If you are talking about a G742 - the clamp near near the hinges on the passenger door is not part of the MG mount, rather it is part of the truck - they ALL had them, whether or not the ring mount was ever installed. Part numbers and sizes of bolts are found in the truck manual (ORD9 - -P)...

the ring mounts are covered in TM9-224 and TM9- 2016 - both available as reprints from Portrayal Press - but from your question I'm not sure they will address your concern. Can you be more specific? Regards, David Doyle

Well guys - today I finally saw my new truck. Wreckerman really helped me out with the lead on this. The former owner was very agreeable about storing it until I could work out transport. A friend of mine was going to pick it up, but we could never coordinate things, so ulitimately Memphis...

Thanks for the plug Kenny. I'll have a booth at the convention, and will be selling books there if anyone else needs one. As far as the data on five tons - I've been accumulating that as well - I don't have as much as I do on the deuces, but can probably still get close. Send me a PM with the...

The Stuart Kenny was referring to above now belongs to a friend of mine - who is unlikely to sell it. However, I will PM you contact info on someone who can help you with this. Best wishes, David

RE: Re: Dual vs quad battery packs The Class 530B and 530C fire trucks on the M44/M45 chassis have four batteries. The TM indicates this is due to the current load imposed by the additional electric systems found on same (most notably the two motors powering the hose reels - but there are...

RE: Re: RE: Several Bridge Truck Questions Yep, that is the M289, the earlier one - the later one with the short launch rail is a M386. Got a few boxes unpacked last night. The TM for the bridge stake bed is TM 5-2510-200-25P - no help there, just trivia. As pointed out earlier - the...

Hi Bill, I now know who you are! (and I am still after a water purificatiion truck). There are two sprags - one for forward, one for reverse. The forward sprag is staying engaged (hence, no noise going forward), but when in reverse the forward sprag is STILL engaged. These are overrunning...

The tubular grille was prone to rust through, and was replaced with the "strip" grille. All my manuals are still packed from moving - BUT I suspect that these trucks have fallen into the same pit as their predecessors. Many folks will say thay have M139 bridge trucks - they don't - they have...

Definately a problem with the sprag - either the air valve is not functioning (do you hear a "hiss-whump" when you shift directions?) - or the sprag itself is stuck (which sometimes happens with thick grease or corrosion). BEWARE, if you keep driving it, something expensive WILL break - I've...

RE: Dump pump I can't supply you with a pump - but I can tell you something about Memphis Equipment. Until about three years ago, I was at their shop at least three times a week. Most of the rest of us can only dream of a facility so well equipped (and parts shelves so well stocked). Most...

Hi guys - I'm in the process of moving - just got back on line - MANY boxes of books, photos and files yet to unpack. That being said - it sure looks like the "M number" - and the date of delivery - shown in the photos was created with a peel and stick Dymo label maker rather than embossed in...

Something to consider - once there were some local guys who complained about having the highway speed limited by me and a friend who were driving our M62s - cruising speed around 45. The complained until one of them needed a tow....then the complaining stopped. My .02, David

Really low air pressure, especially in the front well help, as well tire chains. Remember, all the Multifuel-powered trucks have front axle loadings far greater than Reo's engineers originally intended (in fact, initially, the Multifuel was only approved for use in certain variants - not across...

Anyone know how many vehicles total participated in the East Coast Convoy? Thanks, David Doyle

NOS harnesses for the M135 and M211 are readily available, so I wouldn't consider trying to "build" one. I got mine from either Vermont Commercial Salvage or from Brian Asbury - I don't remember which. Hope this helps, David Doyle

Take a look at the most recent Army Motors - lots of photos of these trucks moving down the assembly line. Its pretty clear what parts were what colors originally on the trucks. If you don't have a copy - as MVPA HQ for one and they will send it (tell them I sent you). Hope this helps, David

The military is pretty emphatic about not walking the Multifuel down through the gears as a brake. In a PS magazine article they specifically state that one should use the service brakes, and not the engine. The article goes on to indicate how downshifting can actually increase the vehicle...