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  1. dmetalmiki

    Stupid 5-Ton Allison Transmission Question

    No engineer thought out or tested that piece of' @@@ERR 'equipment' but probably the same team that thought 'let's design a handbrake that the driver can easily knock off, and have the fully loaded truck run away (every time the driver exits the cab!). ABS, does not judder the brakes on and off...
  2. dmetalmiki

    New Gamma owner. Hello from Poland.

    Wow, nice goat. Have a 'belated' welcome to the site hobby and (More) friendships to come. We have people from your neck of the woods coming by quite a lot. I will see if I can dig up some parts for you. (And delivery) will not be a problem if i find them as the same guys truck back and forth...
  3. dmetalmiki

    Need help with Belt tightening

    It is, PERO! You will not attain the correct tension. It ain't all that difficult.
  4. dmetalmiki

    Opened drain and it stalled out

    "I don't care what anyone says If you breach the fuel system with the engine running you run the risk of allowing air into the system and disabling the vehicle." Yep! best way is engine off. Then as said, Switch on, and the in tank (should) do the rest.I that pump is not working, (You ought...
  5. dmetalmiki

    Need help with Belt tightening

    You should fabricate a spanner to fit the Huge nut (thing) on the front (half) of the pulley. Then Slacken the two bolts on the split halves of that pulley.(fun getting to the nuts, so turn the loose pulley to get at them if needed). Holding the rear half firm..adjust the slack by turning the...
  6. dmetalmiki

    Run a multifuel without coolant ?

    Just gum it up (to be sure) pour water in, fire it up, and drive in.
  7. dmetalmiki

    Why exactly does forgetting to disconnect batteries kill the KDS/Nartron?

    With Diodes to prevent reversal. Modern cars (presumably these trucks as well can be disconnected..(From the main set of batteries), When a live jump lead is connected to the cable clamps. And batteries changed. etc?.
  8. dmetalmiki

    FOUND! Stolen M939 out of Monroe Washington

    Not really, Had that happen. One of my securities is the the isolator switch #2. (ON when vehicle left) So, when the ignition master is turned on..HOOOOOOWWL!!! as the Carson AND the whelen open up!..That GET'S attention..it got mine at an event..we ran to the truck..and here is this 'old' chap...
  9. dmetalmiki

    New guy from OK

    This is the (most) exiting time of getting into the 'craze'..That feeling of (when) driving your first acquisition home..Especially as draw near to your abode with the turbo whistling and folks hearing it (you) coming..THAT..can't be beat. Welcome to the site, hobby, friendships and events to...
  10. dmetalmiki

    Pics of pulling and rebuilding transfer case of M923a2

    The one in my M54 Camper makes the most awful knocking sounds when hot, So this one I will attempt to repair with parts off the one in the truck. (a swap). The fault with this one is, There is NO drive in HIGH..There is DRIVE in LOW. just a 'rattle (not quite driving/meshing?) sound' when...
  11. dmetalmiki

    FOUND! Stolen M939 out of Monroe Washington

    "Thank goodness"!.
  12. dmetalmiki

    M54 transfer shot.

  13. dmetalmiki

    Got my dad's jeep back....1955 M38A1

    Nice for restoration. And deserving re-home quest by you, As mentioned that tank will resurrect. Just look at it this way, the 'goo' preserved it for you. I also reckon that (surely) you had 'that' lump in the throat?..I definitely would've had..
  14. dmetalmiki

    What is this strap for?

    Well done, It's so nice when (some) original kit finds a proper home. Especially genuine kit for our collectors vehicles.
  15. dmetalmiki

    New Jersey to Las Vegas

    Take it easy as you will be 'running in' the motor..Enjoy the trip.
  16. dmetalmiki

    Pics of pulling and rebuilding transfer case of M923a2

    I certainly can't move my 'bed', and now I too am facing this task.Thank you for the pictures, they have given me GOOD in site. Obliged. Tomorrow I start.....Solo. (No help till the weekend).
  17. dmetalmiki

    M54 transfer shot.

    M62- M54 Transfer box Repair problem Help. I purchase a used transfer box for my M54A2 camper. It was known to have a problem selecting high ratio, but I got it with another deal. So repairing it whilst running my original noisy one was the option I was planning. (or make one out of the two)...
  18. dmetalmiki

    m322 caution

    Hmmm, Another 'high five' to the designers. (Or,..health and safety rules).
  19. dmetalmiki

    Questions about dually to single?

    If you look up pictures of the M34 you will be able to see the 'flipped' version as the Army had them. (and a lot of Swedish versions). Note,however the wheels on the rear are not deep side out. I did mine, but did not like the stance being too much inboard. Tried the deep-side out, looked even...
  20. dmetalmiki

    What is this strap for?

    Whatever it is for you haven't got 'the other (1/2) piece' for it.
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