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  1. cranetruck

    how to turn up fuel...in pictures?

    Actually, ream the hole for a tapered finished. Look at this about 3/4 down the page for the right reamer. The hole is drilled accordingly. Products If the hole is not tapered is a good chance that the threaded fitting wont tighten and seal properly.
  2. cranetruck

    Axle Vent Anatomy

    For a little cartooni style info: Steel Soldiers :: Military Vehicles Supersite
  3. cranetruck

    how to turn up fuel...in pictures?

    Two choices, forward three of rear three cylinders, both sets monitored here. Remember to taper the bore for the pipe threads.
  4. cranetruck

    Light switch

    Yes. The resistor is 33 Ohms (dash light dimmer function) about 10W and the CB is rated 15 amps...
  5. cranetruck

    M818 Stop light problem-NEED HELP!

    Here you go (wiring diagram). On plastic housings, both mounting screws must be grounded.
  6. cranetruck

    M62 wrecker in action

    Nice, nothing like a crane. :-) For all your added extras for that truck, go here: Steel Soldiers :: Military Vehicles Supersite
  7. cranetruck

    how to turn up fuel...in pictures?

    Mike, how's this?
  8. cranetruck

    Need 24v to 12v converter for dump bed

    ...or use properly rated switches to place batteries in parallel when using the dump and back to series config when charging.
  9. cranetruck

    Need 24v to 12v converter for dump bed

    Look up "battery equalizer"... OPCOM has experience here. Also, check out batteries that can handle deep discharge better than "starting " types, Optima yellow or blue top.
  10. cranetruck

    Air Buzzer

    As a warning device, the light is a bit iffy in MHO, sunlight will easily drown it (like the turn signal indicator by the steering wheel, which is impossible to see when the sun hits it). My solution is to use a turn signal flasher unit to run the buzzer. The intermittent buzzer sound is much...
  11. cranetruck

    Torque rod bushing replacement

    Yes, thanks Gerhard! The Army does have a "textbook" on the general subject of automotive principles, TM 9-8000, so for illustrations and further descriptions, check it out (I'm not speaking to you G, but to rest of the troops)...
  12. cranetruck

    Hubsteps for Deuces

    A couple of options...been using the studs as steps since I flipped the hubs and it works great. The '69 xm757/m656 came from factory with these (image #2).
  13. cranetruck

    tatra 813 new owner

    Like the wide lane marked for bicycles. Traveled a lot of those back in the early sixties....including Holland.
  14. cranetruck

    wire numbers in a deuce

    ...and the strands are tinned. The jacket is "hypalon". 14 or 16 ga is fine for the gauges.
  15. cranetruck

    m656, xm791 help, parts or more

    Thanks! Not much chance they would have saved the original bed, is there? Do you have the spec on those tires?
  16. cranetruck

    tatra 813 new owner

    The nature of the projects take on another color when the basic vehicle is up and running...:-)
  17. cranetruck

    m656, xm791 help, parts or more

    Welcome to the site! Let me know what you need. Love working on my 757. What did you use as base vehicle, M656 and pictures are a must? :-)
  18. cranetruck

    Dome light install in a hardtop

    Heater controls.
  19. cranetruck

    4A084 carburetor

    Question, would a "new" carb from Saturn or other dealers be considered fresh or will they need to be rebuilt? Can't find rebuild kits anywhere and may have to save up for a new carb.... TIA
  20. cranetruck

    Dome light install in a hardtop

    I put mine on an aluminum plate....
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