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  1. dmetalmiki

    lack of motivation

    Good start There ya' go..(as Zout Pointed out too) This is supposed to be FUN..great stuff, just do what you can..AND ENJOY IT..the more you do the more enjoyment + statisfaction. As an addendum to my message to you..My very good canine PAL somehow broke his leg..They (the vets) dismissed my...
  2. dmetalmiki

    M35a2c recovery from wpafb success!

    Wow that 's a fine looking truck (dropside too)..I also think about my trucks on a daily basis..Especially the wrecker..starting/driving/working it gives me great satisfaction. Just today I sold a coms body and hoiked it out the deuce body and onto the buyers truck..made quite an impression.
  3. dmetalmiki

    lack of motivation

    Motivation Err..no I woud'nt, (jobs that is). You have no prob. like Zout (and others also) advise, MAKE a MOVE, ANY MOVE!..do the small stuff..heck there's stuff there that's fun and satisfaction just waiting. Do the jobe that dont cost anything (first) there will be plenty of them in...
  4. dmetalmiki

    pre lube pump for 002 genset

    Pre - pressure I have a brittish generator with a pre lube pump. It is a simple cheapish fuel / oil transfer pump. gets up to about 35psi. All my M seriese trucks have pre lube pumps. Although bigger like from fork truck or vehicle tailgate lifts. etc. I also use units off the walk behind...
  5. dmetalmiki

    Wrecker people! Good deal?

    Same Question Did you ever retrieve that wrecker truck? (as it certainly seemed too good to passup)..like others just wondering..let us know.
  6. dmetalmiki

    The Move Saga.

    So I wish to move to a new location some 200 miles away as it is FAR too difficult working on my own with all my vehicles. I have friends with Good barn space and storage, where many military collectors (therefore)helpers Hang out., and I would be closer to a new variety of rallies and shows. I...
  7. dmetalmiki

    Steel Brake Lines

    changed mine Used cunifer/kunifer? ( soz don't know exact spelling) copper alloy..way cheaper ..lasts 1000 years. Iuse it on all my cars n' trucks.
  8. dmetalmiki

    What have you done with your 5 Ton

    ADDED Wrecking gear Holmes.
  9. dmetalmiki

    What have you done with your 5 Ton

    ADDED Wrecking gear Holmes.
  10. dmetalmiki

    lds 427 headgasket questions

    Same I have replacement gaskets for my 427 and 465s. ALL SAME. 'cept the 427s are one piece. Later and 465, Seperate ring (top of cylinders) "inserts"
  11. dmetalmiki

    Converting the multi-fuel to pure diesel...

    Oops! Can Diesel engines be converted to run on LPG? There are currently two ways of using LPG as a fuel for a Diesel engine; 1. To truly convert the engine by reducing its compression ratio and provide it with spark ignition. Lack of Spark Ignition Diesel engines do not have this...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Centrifuges

    Simple and Effective research OILYBITS .com
  13. dmetalmiki

    Yes Im Posting ANOTHER Filter Thread!!

    Phew It took me forever to read the filter saga!..and still could not work out what was intended/acheived..(mebbe old age). SO, you want good start up pressure? SIMPLE..a 24 volt gear pump. (ex fork truck or pallet truck) ONE pipe from sump. One Pipe to (any) filter housing. Wire up through a...
  14. dmetalmiki

    Broke your motor from WMO?

    filter 2 the max I run used aqtf... DEFINATELY has more power..mpg and CLEANS the whole system while using it.. I use bag filters down to 1(one) micron which is 70% better than the orriginal filters. I have lately cut it whith contam petrol/deisel mix..GOOD performance. (oh..and as an aside...
  15. dmetalmiki

    New And Better

    There you go 73m (more on past threads) ...this is the set up..it's just the new pump is tidier and wiring/solenoid(trial) is now permenantly affixed better with 2 nuts/bolts thro' chassis. x member. . http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/75758-pre-start-oil-pressure.html#post948264
  16. dmetalmiki

    New And Better

    Build Ok , Will take pictures of this pump. I have placed posts before on a different type of (unreliable pump as it turned out) on utube, and S.S. But to re-cap. (the title of one post I think last year) To keep it simple (the job) Remove sump plug. Relace with a 3/4 hydraulic hose union...
  17. dmetalmiki

    New And Better

    Here is the final version Engine Oil Pre-Lube Pump. It work really well. I am so pleased with this pump I shall now go through and replace all my previouse pre-lube pumps with this type. Runs quieter, Primes soonish. raises pressure to engine oil system relief valve pressure, thus priming all...
  18. dmetalmiki

    M35A3 recovery Sparta

    Nice Haul But that trailer and load look over what the towing vehicle should pull with the single wheel rears. What braking do those pickups use to those trailer types? are they electric or what?. We are making an F350 4x4 into a recovery truck, and have hydraulic bed trailer for it. but...
  19. dmetalmiki

    Started filtering WMO

    My filter option The unit I use ("made in America") cost less than £100 , comprising Canisster, filter Cartridges and piping. I found a picture, and it really is a simple layout. (as you see). The filter Cartridges are 5 and 1 (one!) micron. Used Auto trans fluid is what I filter through. I...
  20. dmetalmiki

    Got rear ended, totaled, parting out

    see it just can NOT believe it!..a VAN?..how the driver got out to "shout" (at all) is a mirrical in it'self!..phew..hope YOU get good recompense...
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