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I have 9 trucks. never had clutch probs. I usually tow a deuce (and jeep)behind the 5 ton. Heavy tow loading like this demands correct clutch /drive train care. friends with deuces (usually younger (car drivers!)) bring thier trucks to us for regular clutch adjustments and or...
My M45 fire truck now has 1200x20 wheels same as my M35A2 deuce,,only difference is the M45A2 has twinned 1200x20s on the rear. WITH SPACERS to prevent tyre rub. will post pics of the spacing when completed. (this week)
as as with the M62 wrecker the rims were de-riveted flipped welded...
M62 stance
Here are some pics of my M62 with the track mod. the wheels were of the rivited type so we drilled them out and flipped the centers and welded them back in after alighning/ballancing them. everyone admires the new (more) aggressive stance..and I def prefer the look of the (outer)...
steering wheel room
Just take out the 3 bolts (in the dash plate) that hold the colum..(down!) and re-drill thro= higher up OR as high as you can lift the steering wheel and..hey prsto ROOM to brake and de-clutch with some more tummy room! I wiegh 154 ibls! 5ft 11 ins and have much better...
LIGHTING europe
the trucks used in uk (military) had the traditional U.S. rear and front lights. A nato socket for europian trailers. (*a cow to fix if the wiring needed troubleshootin! as the europian wiring is dual the yanks single. ) and inverters in the cab for 12/24 volt. To conform to...
the cure?
(well I did) re-do the article/s click manage attatchments , then log in twice! once at bottom then at top as well..and then go advanced..paste saved article..upload pics ..click save. well it's a lot of faff! but worked...is there a cure for this un-user friendly (and hit and miss)...
2nd attempt at posting with pics. usually article ok, but clicking manage attatchments reults in me shown as logged out and no amount of typing log in results in anything! then going advanced let me upload the pictures but they and the posed article "dissapeared" when I clicked the send button...
Well gents here's (yet another) mod to one of my "fleet" (wrecker crane truck) ((pics))everyone seeing the truck now is WELL impressed..and I can (and do) stand back and just........peruse/gloat/dribble over the the aggressive? stance now...we are part way thro converting my M45 (pics) fire...
add My goat
I have a gamma goat..( here in the U.K.))runs great..it's a swimmer..I like driving this vehicle a whole lot..and seeing the expressions on peoples faces when they hear it coming! by the way it runs on the same fuel as my other trucks..(multifuel) ((clean)..so does my chevy...
Here's a fun job to do! I like the way specially the tm say's "bend the wires over the end" !! yeah well..is that the same as "pop the wheels back on" ? anyway it's all done now and I realy appreciate that vise on the rear deck AND the hieght I altered it to! (there is a vise on the front bumper...
no S/Wheel room cure
I got cheesed with the ridiculouse way the drivers postion is in these trucks,,sooooooo! |Take out the mounting bolts Re-Drill as high as you can lift the steering wheel and presto! Leg Room. and the ability to get at the pedals for mundane things like de-clutching and...
Here's pics of my pre- lube engine oil unit mod, fitted to my REO 5 ton. (modified to military camper with a praga radio body) waiting 25 / 30 seconds gives 15Lbs pressure on the gauge before hitting the go button. MOST satisfying.
Oh, and total cost under £60 ! using new pipes and fittings ...
happy xmass and new year to all fellow members. and here's a shot of me working my M62 wrecker truck. bringing a found and rescued ambulance back to my place to store for a member of Y.A.N.C.S. (yorkshire American Cars ) club. We had a window of no bad weather / snow so We went for it. BUT it...
wash out the filters and add 1/5 petrol/gasoline to your tank. wmo is troublesome so you should anticipate "wahing out" (frequently) as par for the course. do this and I promise ya it will fire right up. (assuming the IN TANK pump is running) so try bleeding the filters to check flow. don't...
You click a form after loging in..and type a lengthy detailed informative reply. and when you click save . message comes up. you do not have etc! or log in. yet you are logged in. Well having lost all your work (time and effort) you go back and see you lost it all. BUT you are NOW logged in...
try this site
I know RAMCO U.K. has items similar to these recently..I nearly bought one..look at thier site and go through: Tender Sales, and Auctions. Good luck (I will have a look round for you as well).
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