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Thank you All I kept finding was the NSN saying a diesel engine for a combat vehicle and that the Govt hasn’t bought any new engines in the last 5 years. Not a common engine that I’m aware, but I don’t deal with any engines of this size. I sold my 5 tons long ago and they were Cummins. It was...

Picked up two diesel engines today. One was a HMMWV 6.5NA and a rather large and heavy Mercedes-Benz M906LA diesel engine. Both are in their military shipping containers. Question is…….What in the world did the military use this Mercedes engine for? I have struck out using the NSN. I think it’s...

They will love that I’m sure!!! Especially in something their Dad built!

The solid rims are not the easiest to find. Usually pricey when you do. I was very lucky. Those lugs should work fine. Please post if you have any issues.

Per the TM Super easy

Thanks Got these at GSA auction for $25 for the set. Stole them.

Bought a NOS camo trailer cover for my workhorse M101A2. Looks kinda silly on a tan trailer but it will work for now. These are getting scarce and very expensive. I will replace the lousy nylon ropes with the rubber rope. Did that mod on my other trailer and it’s a breeze to get in and out of...

I was surprised on how often I use the water trailer. Has been extremely handy It has been used as everything from a remote shower to a movable water supply for a power washer and so on. I keep it filled in the warmer months so we always have drinking water if needed. It’s getting close to...

Those trailers are HEAVY. They make a modern day dually truck squat a lot. I see what you mean about tail lights needing installed.

Picked up a set of the solid wheels and G186 tires for the M149A2 water trailer. No more lock rings. Will install this week.

They were definitely needing grease. Wouldn’t have carried a heavy load very far. At least you now know their condition and they have plenty of grease. Numerous examples in the old threads of guys getting trailers that looked great, but had junk dry bearings, including me. Glad you checked...

Changed engine oil and filter. Mobil1 Delvac 15w-40 Wix 51061 Only Drove the CUCV about 2600 miles last year. Greased all the fittings. Checked rest of fluids. All good. Air and fuel filters were changed last oil change. Their still good. Fuel filter checked for water. None found. Wiper...

She is a great dog. Loves riding in the back of the CUCV, or front seat of anything else. Installed a LED set on my third M101A2. Had another supervisor for this job.

I use the same NOCO charger on my CUCV and Duramax diesel. Use several other NOCOs for other vehicles/equipment. All the NOCO chargers have been flawless for years. For my MEP-002A, I use a 12w solar charger/maintainer. Same for my NF-2D light tower/generator. Been working great so far.

Those are factory LED blackout bulbs, but you can usually buy them separately on eBay or a parts wanted request in the classifieds here on Steel Soldiers. The Stop/Turn LEDs complete the light. I had installed all LEDs on my old 5 ton using all Truck-Lite brand lights. The prices for new LED...

Installed another LED bulb set in my second M101A2. Super easy and will last for years. The bulbs I got from another Steel Soldiers member. The dialectic grease and the silicone grease are from Amazon. Zero modifications are needed. Took 5 minutes per side.

Installed LED bulbs on my main workhorse M101A2. Much less expensive than a new set of lights. Applied electrical grease to the connections and silicone grease to the housing seal. Should never have to worry about them again unless I smash one. Trailer needs painted and is showing it’s age but...

Any standard or high temp bearing grease will work. Recommend you repack the grease at a minimum. Then you can use the Bearing Buddies to keep them maintained

If you turn your pump up, that means more fuel. More fuel means more heat. The 6.2L does NOT like to get hot. Be prepared for new head gaskets or worse. As stated above, it was designed for convoy speed of 45 mph and to haul and tow its rated load and get good fuel mileage. That’s it. A good...