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  1. dmetalmiki

    My Green Disease has manifested itself!!

    That is one beautiful looking truck. The repair should go relatively easy. (You have an enthusiastic 'mechanic' there already to >help<!). A fantastic item to start into the hobby with.
  2. dmetalmiki

    New Member / New (to me) 1984 M1008 CVCU

    Welcome to the site and the hobby. If that (A loose drive plate) is all it turns out to be, that is an easy (ish) repair. It does seem you have a good deal so far.
  3. dmetalmiki

    Strange Bird?

    Nice craft. With larger wings it could be almost 'fail-safe'.
  4. dmetalmiki

    Hello from El Paso TX

    Welcome to the site, hobby, friendships and events to come. I don't know why, but, that truck has a 'character' all it's own. Sort'a (to me) looks like a HUGE 'sleepy buffalo!'.
  5. dmetalmiki

    Recommended dose of Diesel Kleen to fuel tank for 6.2

    OR, the seals?.
  6. dmetalmiki

    Leg room m35a2 with spring seat

    If it helps, I have loads of room. (As) I moved the steering wheel and column up 2", Re drilled the panel and refit the assembly at that pitch. Then, I 'removed' the width of the the rolled over metal (behind the seat) back to the the back of the cab. Trimmed it. Put a comfortable Citroen BX...
  7. dmetalmiki

    1974 Steyr-Puch Haflinger 5-Speed

    You will enjoy the fun and flexibility of that truck. It is a nice small work horse.
  8. dmetalmiki

    Hydra Matic Transmission Videos

    Welcome to the site. Thank you for the very informative videos. I had to skip through quite a bit as (Too many) 'Um's' drive me nuts! (Cadillacs), The hydra matic transmission was the finest transmission ever designed. And as such used in the worlds finest cars. To name but a few. Rolls Royce...
  9. dmetalmiki

    M35A2 Transfer case mounting bracket

    Can you not modify the original mount to fit|?. If not I bet you will get action if you use the wanted forum on this site.
  10. dmetalmiki

    Banged up just a little

    That's what happens you you 'forget'. (things), The driver (just?) forgot the gizmo 'atop!.
  11. dmetalmiki

    Machine cooling and cutting oils can these be used with proper filtration?

    "the only person I know that can truly filter the crap out is Chis (the Gimp), believe it or not, his used fuel is clear and cleaner then pump fuel." And HE?.................(It would be nice to know just how.)
  12. dmetalmiki

    MV of the Month - March 2018

    How about, My M45 530C On Duty.
  13. dmetalmiki

    New Build

    What a great find, and the restoration puts you in the 'truly dedicated' class. Post up the ongoing project with pictures.
  14. dmetalmiki

    Deuce crankshaft oil seal size

    Thank you, seals ordered. The Job will be carried out this weekend.
  15. dmetalmiki

    Deuce crankshaft oil seal size

    I Lent a tm out and it was not returned. Can any member give me the O.D Width and INNER SEAL sizes for the REAR Crankshaft OIL SEAL please, For the 2 1/2 ton deuce L.D.T multifuel Engine. that I may present to my local bearing and seal supplier. Thanks in advance. A part number might help for...
  16. dmetalmiki

    Roadside assistance that covers a deuce?

    Welcome to the site, hobby, friendships, and events to come. An excellent idea. And there surely must be plethora of companies that provide that service. Just google it. And I would think, that similar to over here in the U.K. Insurance companies offer that service for an extra fee. Good luck...
  17. dmetalmiki

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Here are some pictures. The DUAL gauge in my 530C is for engine oil, and the pressure in the extra air tank supplying the air power steering. The sender is pictured also.
  18. dmetalmiki

    Headlights

    Thermal bi-metal cut out is my guess. Let us know in any case. So that other members may benefit from your experience.
  19. dmetalmiki

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    That is an upcoming chore I have to do on both my deuce, and the 5 ton. Happy days. My new (old stock) ones are thick and with the large heavy duty zips.
  20. dmetalmiki

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Actually, I fitted Fahrenheit ones, I like more movement of the needle, and I like that they are more accurate. I boiled them, and they Spot on absolutely. The lights in them are in holders with the bulbs Inside the clocks. Great illumination. The one in the M62 Wrecker is ACE!..it has a preset...
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