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    7MC-2A Air Compressor

    Runs great and makes air, but has flat tires.
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    Turn signal switch guard?

    Agree with the above post. One day it will break. When we do a public event with the helicopters, we no longer allow anyone, kids and adults, to sit in the cockpit seats. Even when your standing there and telling them not to touch any switches, they would do it anyway. Finally, after an...
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    Receiver Hitch Mount

    Draw-Tire, Valley, Curt, Reese are all made in China now. B&W is still USA made and are simply the best, in my opinion. https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com/product/heavy-duty-receiver-hitch I just installed one of their gooseneck hitches on my new 3500HD Chevrolet. You can see it just above...
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    M149A1 Water Buffalo with A2 Tank.

    Before using the Ospho rust treatment and after. The stuff works.
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    M149A1 Water Buffalo with A2 Tank.

    I saw the same thing in the pic and went up to the barn and looked at it. It’s the angle of the pic, plus the slight tilt of the trailer giving it that effect.
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    Custom Security System

    The use of train horns is illegal in most states. Unless on a real train of course. If someone wants it bad enough, they will take it. Knowing where it went is the key. GPS trackers are worthless inside warehouses/buildings. LoJack is probably your best bet. The hidden kill switch is my...
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    M1028A2 acquisition

    That’s why I carry a brand new spare glow plug card. No push button needed
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Yes we did! It was packed as usual, but not nearly the crowd when you and I met there during your Route 66 convoy stop. The locals still talk about that.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Changed the engine oil and oil filter, air filter and fuel filter. Mobil1 Delvac and Wix filters. Cleaned windows and inside of CUCV. Was a bit dusty. Then took the puppy dogs with me to go get a Coke.
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    Doghead Starter Relay Stuck Open?

    I have had the relay fail years later after doing the DH modification. Installed new one, same brand and p/n and no issues since.
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    M149A1 Water Buffalo with A2 Tank.

    She cleaned up decent. Sprayed it down with Ospho Rust Inhibitor today. NOS military trailer electric cord ordered. NOS parking brake cables ordered. It looks a lot rougher than it feels. Power washing did wonders. Will feel much better once it’s painted.
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    Trailer ID help

    Looks ready to rip that right off the tow vehicle.
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    towing a new to me trailer from govplanet pickup location

    Never Ever assume that a Law Enforcement will let you slide on something. While it’s true we have discretionary latitude on some things, most of the time we do not. My personal view on former military vehicles might be completely different than the guy flying with me. It’s the guys who try...
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    Trailer ID help

    That’s quite the modification up front. I wouldn’t trust that as far as I could throw it.
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    M840 Year of Manufacture

    See if there’s a date on the tires. If so I would use that.
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    Losing fuel prime many things done already, still won't run unless bled

    My first thought is have you replaced every single piece of rubber fuel hose? The ones at the fuel tank, under cab, etc? There are threads that describe on how to park the truck to help diagnose fuel prime issues. At an angle, nose down, etc.
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    M149A1 Water Buffalo with A2 Tank.

    Going this route. https://www.crofttrailer.com/da91bz-demco-hydraulic-brake-actuator-with-centered-channel-lock-out-8-000-lb-capacity-model-da91/ Or https://www.crofttrailer.com/da1002bz-demco-hydraulic-brake-actuator-with-centered-channel-12-500-lb-capacity-model-da10/ The #8000 Model should...
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    M149A1 Water Buffalo with A2 Tank.

    Excellent idea. They are proud of them that’s for sure. I will price a new Dexter axle Cheapest option wins.
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    M149A1 Water Buffalo with A2 Tank.

    Data plate on the A2 tank. Not sure why someone obliterated the NSN number. It’s readily available online. The front jack works great once it was oiled and greased. It actually looks to be a fairly new replacement part. I might keep it and install a secondary jack so I can hook it up by...
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