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  1. dmetalmiki

    Gonna do LS swap - 6.2 is fixin to throw a rod.

    Welcome to the site and the hobby. You have written a lot of numbers, and descriptions that are vague in the extreme . For me at least. So, I ask 'Two what'?, and an LS 700 r.....this that, the 'other' (more numbers more letters), may I respectfully suggest YOU know what you have, (and know what...
  2. dmetalmiki

    CUCV M1010 Newbie here

    Welcome to the site and the hobby. There is some nice pictures and information on olive drab about your truck Just search, cucv m1010 pictures
  3. dmetalmiki

    Brake Bleeding

    I do agree the separate remote reservoir is a must, especially with the single line braking systems. Just another safety precaution well worth carrying out.
  4. dmetalmiki

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Fitted a 'what you see is what you actually have' water temperature gauge in the M45 530C. Then For the upcoming season, Two new 110 CCA batteries. Sprayed on the new 'registration Numbers' (well, old ones I liked better from a scrap truck. MIL - 6- 344. (yeah' I know but..).
  5. dmetalmiki

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Well today, I fitted a what 'you see iz watt you actually have' capillary water temperature gauge. The electrical ones are hopeless, and unpredictable. Also fitted new ceiling lights in the camper body, 240v and 24 volt. (Also a 'night light' over the beds. Then Fitted a nice double cab light...
  6. dmetalmiki

    proud new owner of an M1079

    welcome to the site and the hobby. Post up some pictures of your new acquisition when you get the time. Camper conversions are a 'do it my way' thing. My M54 has all wood inside, 240v-24-v and 12v lighting. Shower, microwave, satellite tv. hot and cold water. 2300Wat inverter. 3200Wat generator...
  7. dmetalmiki

    The definition of frustration is........

    'Contam' is what we run all our trucks on. People are always putting the wrong 'go stuff' in their motors, (Petrol in diesels things.. or, diesel in petrol things(bless'em!)), and with waste auto transmission fluid filtered down to 1 micron, it is very high cetane, and gives smooth engine...
  8. dmetalmiki

    M35a2 1973 Shifting Troubles - Nothing BUT 5th works

    Why not answer my last question?. Everyone KNOWS (don't they?,(But haven't mentioned it)) That, If the truck was moved backwards and forwards in the wrong gear I.E. 2nd forward and reverse backward, The correct way is ALWAYS use first gear. AND it's the all time 6x6 with sprag clutches, Many...
  9. dmetalmiki

    The definition of frustration is........

    Easy peezy (Mate!). Change ye'r fuel filters and away you go again. The exact same thing happened to me. Only I don't 'do' stranded. So took out the filters and got back home no problems. Are you running the goat on contam?. We do, and have for about 8 years. again, No problems. We do however as...
  10. dmetalmiki

    diesel exhaust fluid in diesel

    Welcome to the site, Hobby, Friendships, and events to come. Why not post up some pictures of your truck.Cars don't take that much additive. And if you have access to 'plenty' of contam, (nice clean diesel petrol mix) Why bother?. In any case, If they, (the people at your depot) have chucked...
  11. dmetalmiki

    M35a2 1973 Shifting Troubles - Nothing BUT 5th works

    Welcome to the site hobby friendships, And Hard Work! with advices so that you can 'Attend the events to come'. FIRST>Have somebody help you to: Check if the clutch actually works in that the actuating lever into the gearbox (Underneath) Is moving when you depress the clutch down. Then 1)remove...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Metal Shavings

    there you go. So now Te'k it to bits, (sump), Poke a finger in the 'mess'. What's on your finger?. Assessment made. (But) Be prepared to explore further. (or not).
  13. dmetalmiki

    Trailer plug

    Those electrical connectors are readily available, but you did not mention the if you want to use 'standard or nota universal. end connectors. If you use the internet search feature there are many sites supplying military male and female connectors for every country's military or civilian use...
  14. dmetalmiki

    Headlights

    As previously mentioned. It is helpful to give comprehensive details of a problem. Even better when the full model number and year is given, as is a full description of the symptom. the symptom duration. and is the symptom a re occurring one?. Just guessing from the brief details you gave...
  15. dmetalmiki

    Which winch

    None of the 5ton components fit the 2 1/2 truck,re the gearbox PTO. (the pot goes back in the garden!)
  16. dmetalmiki

    Fair offer on a 1945 Willys MB

    That is the sort of project to start into if you just want off-road fun, military looks, a 'huge' pile or shed full of jeep "junk", And the purchase price is a 'clearance' price.
  17. dmetalmiki

    Metal Shavings

    An oil test is the only way to go. An initial assessment could be made with the oil pan removed and checking to see if the metal is 'shavings' type soft or hard shrapnel remnants. 'Soft' Alloy? could come from rod bearings and or spacers. Hard is serious, Liners?. Rport when you have the test...
  18. dmetalmiki

    Cant find the right shade!

    That is the exact same colour as my m62 Wrecker. Stock never touched paint finish.
  19. dmetalmiki

    Difference Between M35A2s?

    My other question is motors. AFAIK all M35A2s are Multifuel. Is this correct? Did they put turbos on just random A2s or how was that determined? The answer to your question is: nasakik kfcvgtok?, AFAIK. Read the forum rules before posting!.
  20. dmetalmiki

    MV of the month February RUN OFF

    Moderators. I do believe it would be easier if there was a pointer in the form of a 'how to vote' on the vote page. Not just a hardly discernable little 'dot' that could be mistaken for a grammatical dot before the name. Perhaps a Larger Circle (coloured) and the instruction Click on the Circle...
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