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  1. DaveP

    Will 4 group 31 batts fit in 5ton box

    i run 4 of the 31's in my 5 tons with lots of room to spare.
  2. DaveP

    Michigan MVPA Show and Swap Meet 6/11

    Let us know if you need help moving equipment. there is a few of us on site with 8 or so trucks. You know --- theres always some of us that cant wait for the official day to show up!
  3. DaveP

    M817 just arrived joy and pain

    well atleast you were able to inspect the starter up close.
  4. DaveP

    M817 just arrived joy and pain

    looking at the pics again--- you really need to take a close look at how the batts are hooked up. from what you said , it appears the positive posts are hooked together?
  5. DaveP

    M817 just arrived joy and pain

    Need a better pic of your batt lead hook up. doesnt look rite but pics are not clear.
  6. DaveP

    True or False

    dont know if there is a connection or not but my XM818 was shut down using the battery switch a few times and the alt failed. the rebuilder asked about spikes. I make sure its never shut down that way again. just to be safe I shut the M35 engine down first then kill the power.
  7. DaveP

    Racing MVs as half- time show

    I have the lowboy, just need to find a Huey laying around.
  8. DaveP

    Racing MVs as half- time show

    great time for sure. Thank You Veterans. a few of them had their photo taken with the agent orange car.
  9. DaveP

    Looking for a military 20' container trailer

    thanks for the clarification. it only drops maybe 6"-7".
  10. DaveP

    Xm818a2ww repower

    yes. repower is complete. sorry for not updating this thread. only have 500 miles or so on the repower but so far all is good. big difference in power of course. a little better top end with the double over 13. ended up dropping the eng/trans about 5 3/4" from original location. fan...
  11. DaveP

    Looking for a military 20' container trailer

    this is the one we drug back from Benning. its a drop frame.
  12. DaveP

    Hello from Michigan

    Welcome from the other end of the state. lots of good info and folks here.
  13. DaveP

    Mimvpa show/swap april15 & 16 2011

    sunshine or not we WILL have a good time! cant wait to see old friends and make new ones. Im getting closer to being ready to go.
  14. DaveP

    M816 Cummins egine mods needed

    The Jake brake idea is a good one. with these single circut brake systems the engine brake could very well be your only means of slowing the thing down if something fails. dont even bother reaching for the parking brake at speed because all it will do is roll smoke. jakes will not fit...
  15. DaveP

    Xm818a2ww repower

    this is the front yard of V.V.A. Chapter 274 Spring Swap Meet and Display: Friday and Saturday April 15 and 16th, 2011 V.V.A. Chapter 274 in Cheboygan, MI - 7747 N. Black River Road The Plan is to gather people and vehicles in the late spring to shake off the cabin fever, and find the last few...
  16. DaveP

    Xm818a2ww repower

    Not much that can really be viewed but heres a couple pics. rear mounts are complete. front mount is complete. front crossmember has ben completed since the photo was taken. the center section is removable for clearance needed when engine comes in or out. turbo clears the inner fender without...
  17. DaveP

    The M983 HEMTT tractor is coming along

    Bruce, impressive truck. looking forward to the pictures of the completed project.
  18. DaveP

    after manually priming, truck starts, then dies

    good chance its the selector valve.
  19. DaveP

    Xm818a2ww repower

    9513 with some magic tricks done to the internals.
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