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  1. dmetalmiki

    Frustrating Acceleration Problem

    Float drain back? I had this problem (long cranking)the fuel goes back to the tank!. Put a one way valve in. Cured.
  2. dmetalmiki

    M1010 weird hum & vibration from motor

    That harmonics balancer might look OK to the eye, but I would be checking it out further. With it sounding and running rough..Look at the drive plate coupling area as well as the flywheel. . You would not get a "hum" with a misfire. Keep us informed on the checks, and hopefully the cause and...
  3. dmetalmiki

    Modern Marvels-US Military Helicopters

    Be nice to have one of those to transport my tracked item to shows! that would be a blast.
  4. dmetalmiki

    Steering issues

    MAKE SURE all the CLAMPS are set in the right place. (in other words) Turn the steering wheel to an extreme lock (either way) to (check sudden binding) with the vehicle front wheels jacked clear of the floor. AT MAX lock the power steering ram with the piston should be at It's...
  5. dmetalmiki

    H4 Headlight Conversion Issue

    "Snap" Mine (on two trucks) does that..but the main beam indication is still discernible. Another worked properly after changing the intermittently faulty flasher relay.
  6. dmetalmiki

    5-ton won't turn over

    That was actuall my first thought! just didn't want to voice it :tank:
  7. dmetalmiki

    New member from PA - Philadelphia area

    Welcome from blighty..share the adventure as you proceed into and through (the adventures and friendships) of the hobby. nay..addiction!
  8. dmetalmiki

    MV of the Month - December 2015

    (And( Me too)) what the heck, here's my 17.2 tons worth.
  9. dmetalmiki

    MV of the Month - December 2015

    OOOOOH yes you can! Tha's BOOTIFULL!
  10. dmetalmiki

    Any cdl drivers needing ride from Kansas to California after the first of the year?

    Good purchase. Hope it can be registered for road use, Don't forget the obligatory story and pictures of the journey home. Good support there from seano11, now you have to make sure the other requirements are in place. As he is taking care of you, so you must take care of him. (legally).
  11. dmetalmiki

    5-ton won't turn over

    Yes ok, BUT a 5 ton what? exactly? We can only help if we know what truck you have. As every version has different starter relays and solonoids.
  12. dmetalmiki

    Finaly cutting down and giving up

    Thanks everyone for the information, It will be heeded. And here is a video of the inside taken by by one of the kids. (bit dark will take one outside tomorrow). (helpers RAF cadets). The air con NBC and heaters all work fine. Will post a "start run and drive on..saturday"...
  13. dmetalmiki

    Singling out the rear of a 5 ton

    Post up the pictures of the ongoing project..and the end result. good luck with it.
  14. dmetalmiki

    Finaly cutting down and giving up

    Ok..oday could not get a video done (as) you know what? there were pals and pals of pals who simply could not believe I had (gone that crazy!) bought a tank!..specially as I had been telling everyone "Oh tiz about this big" (hands spread not too wide)..The look on the face as they entered the...
  15. dmetalmiki

    Glide-out spare tire carrier...

    The designers of these things should be made to install them, watched by a sizable audience.
  16. dmetalmiki

    Rebuilt Gen 1 still have problem

    There must a winding down somewhere, Or is the slip ring ok?..I would take it to a company that would check it out thoroughly with the appropriate test equipment. Especially after all the remedial work you have put into it.
  17. dmetalmiki

    The way it should have been

    Now that's a real tidy looking vehicle. The color is good too.
  18. dmetalmiki

    M882 stuck on New York docks.

    PM me lets discuss this further. If I can help (get help) I will.
  19. dmetalmiki

    Looking for original Army multifuel research

    Google search dod and or relevent departments for resaerch into and about the multyfuel and hypercycle engine. . fuels.
  20. dmetalmiki

    Finaly cutting down and giving up

    Yep I will post a video of the inside tomorrow, and you know what?..Smile? I get real emotional when things like this occur. The mobile rang as one of the lads wanted to know if "is that the one" seen coming through the village. And..I kid you not..Couldn't Speak!.
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