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I installed mine in the pressure port.
Works great.
It probably isn’t as accurate as one installed inline a cooling line would be, but it’s close enough.
Oil pan temps are almost spot on with gauge, using a infrared temp gun.
Over three years now and no issues.
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Maybe a quick question but definitely not a quick answer.
This isn’t the thread for your question.
Start a new thread in the CUCV forum.
Also suggest you download the free Technical Manuals available on this site as that will have a troubleshooting section...
You are going to absolutely love that trailer.
The best overall trailer the Military ever used, in my opinion.
www.crofttrailer.com has all the factory parts for the surge brakes.
HydroAct and Dexter/Redline.
When properly fixed and maintained, the surge brakes work great and will last
for...
Glad to hear recovery went well.
I agree that Murphy would have shown up if you towed it.
Always seems to work out that way.
Just start a new thread in Aux Equipment for the bringing it back to life updates and info.
A nice little Honda generator or ?? will be perfect.
I was joking about that generator on trailer with the shelter, as it would be way overkill in power, size and noise, etc.
Tan M101A2
Used my steel stamp kit and hammered the Trailer Military ID and serial number into the tongue frame.
Data plates can be easily removed and/or swapped if trailer stolen.
Pic just shows a portion of what was stamped.
The steel the Military used is very high quality steel.
It was...
Drivers side bumper blackout light had been acting up.
Was a bad ground.
Fixed now.
Also tighten #1 alternator belt.
It squeaked a bit on startup this morning.
Then of course the normal PM oil level checks.
Hooked up the tan M101A2 trailer.
Sat under trees for a week.....yuk
Tomorrow...
My two M101A2’s were galvanized at the factory and then painted. Beds, not the frames.
Zero rust on the beds. Typical light surface rust on inside of frame.
The M1101/2 will also be affected by salt.
Aluminum will corrode.
Sometimes a lot faster than steel.
It hides it better. Then when...
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