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I understand that you should not shift the duece trans without the clutch due to the syncro's But why do they recommend against downshifting? When I was taught to drive a truck I was taught both double clutching and clutch less shifting. I was also taught to never coast the truck out of...

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Personally I have a MEP 903 B, this is a 10 kw unit powered by a 3 cylinder kubota diesel running at 3600 rpm. I had to build the control box for this unit. This is a very nice unit. I also have a Magnum 5060KMH light plant that contains a 6 kw generator powered by a 3 cylinder kubota diesel...

Where I grew up we had frequent but short power outages, usually they only lasted a couple of days. The generator was run about 6 hours a day to keep the fridge and freezer cold and charge batteries, run the well and hot water and baseboard heating. The generator was usually run from 6 to...

Go to a real tire shop not the discount tire shops Ford and jeep rims have the same bolt pattern but have a different back space. What vehicle are you going to tow the expedition trailer with? I would modify it so that the tires and rims match the tow vehicle so you do not need to carry a...

Gl charges $60 for the sf97 and it is required in some states

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You need to make a list of all the electric appliances that you want to run and there amperage, or wattage requirements, both running and starting. Your gas stove draws a small amount of power and may not need power if it has a pilot light. Is your water heater and dryer gas or electric? Do...

My advice is to find either a SS member that is local or get some training from a trucking school. Dumping the clutch so fast that it shakes the truck can lead to broken u joints drive shafts or worse.

Do you actually live within an incorporated city, if so which city in the San Gabriel valley, or do you live in a county area? A carport sounds like a county area, or former county area.

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It is not uncommon for the air system to leak down overnight. When you do your pre trip you are supposed to do the static applied test to check for leaks

One important thing to remember when reading military convoy procedures is that they are partial owners of the interstate highway system because a large portion of the federal transportation budget is paid for by the DOD. We must obey the civilian laws including the minimum speed limit which...

Custom built lube body. Probably built in small numbers by some supplier. If you can examine the truck you might find some Identification tags. The sea bee logo is blacked out and not their standard yellow which is interesting.

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If the vehicle has an air compressor that is used as part of the brake system then an airbrake endorsement, or lack of a restriction is required. This is not typically enforced for vehicles under 26,000 lbs. You may or may not get a ticket if you are pulled over, depending upon the officer...

Any recommendations on who could do the trap method in so cal?

There are three solutions that I have been working on. I have to many other projects right now but I do need to get the trailer fixed so I can haul brush. Design 1 involves bolting a piece of angle to the frame and using a heim or ball end as the pivot point for the tongue Design 2 involves...

Today is good Friday There lack of aftermarket support is probably an economic and liability issue

Interesting You need to determine the threat you want to protect your self from. Using Kevlar panels you could protect the cab and only add about 400 pounds but a sniper could still get you You should also protect the engine