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I bought the Stanadyne improved filter base version that does away with the fuel pressure port entirely.
The original setup takes a few extra minutes to change filters, but it doesn’t take up the space that a spin-on filter setup does.
Love seeing retired military equipment getting a new life.
I saw dozens of these trailers at Red River Army Depot just rotting away, waiting for scrapper death.
It was very sad.
I don’t remember.
Call them and read off some of the numbers on the label to them.
That should do it.
I would measure it but I’m two states away from it at the moment.
X2 on what AntennaClimber said.
Bought mine at same place.
The thing I like most about the rubber rope is the speed and ease of it.
I hated untying and retrying the regular rope just to grab or place something inside.
Now it takes maybe 30 seconds, if that, to get inside and same amount of...
Recommend you install a gauge.
The 6.2L does not do well if it gets really hot.
Was the water pump replaced on the current engine?
All belts tight?
As mentioned, fan clutch worn?
The water pump and fan clutch should be replaced at same time.
Too much antifreeze (not enough water added to...
Use whatever knot that will work.
The trailer TM doesn’t mention (unless I missed it) which knot to use, just to simply secure the cover.
I installed rubber rope on mine.
Same stuff used on the M939 5 ton tarps.
No more tying rope.
Holds nice and tight down the road.
I think everyone most likely just uses whatever works for them.
Myself I just use what I already have on hand, which varies on brand, size, type and construction.
Amazing what you can accumulate over the years.
If I were starting from scratch, they would all match.
Could get expensive...
Towing isn’t the issue.
Stopping and handling it is.
Unless you have the correct towing truck (M35/M939), it means no brakes.
The M105 is a big heavy trailer.
Most vehicles do not have big enough brakes to handle the extra weight.
It sits high and when hooked to most civilian vehicles it...
I would park it until it’s fixed.
Are you sure it’s the axle seal and not the brake cylinder?
If you’ve never touched the rear brakes, it would be a good idea to do them at the same time.
Many have tried different shocks.
I do not remember them all and the search function here isn’t 100%.
Try it and see.
It would be great to see someone find a solution that works correctly.
I agree with everyone else that the shock is too expensive for what it is.
At least factory parts...
Thank you for the update.
It is appreciated.
You are one of many that have tried to use a different, cheaper shock only to realize it will not work.
The original design shock is probably so expensive because it’s the only one that will fit that surge assembly correctly.
Sucks, but it is...
While the body is probably galvanized, I don’t think the leg is.
I know the legs on mine are just painted steel.
It might be easier to post in the parts wanted Forum for a good replacement leg.
Check eBay too.
I’ve seen them for sale just recently.
Nothing special about welding that I’m...
Here in OKC, Tinker AFB is a Maintenance Depot for the B-52.
You see them often.
Awesome aircraft.
Saw one a few days ago at about 2000 AGL setting up for landing at Tinker.
They are big.
P
That’s quite the spaghetti of wiring in that pic.
Did you use regular loom or automotive loom?
The latter has a thin grey stripe running the entire length of the roll.
It is high heat and much more resilient to chafing.
Also more expensive, but well worth it.
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