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  1. VPed

    How to measure BIG Voltage

    The "amplification" is to the voltage, yes. But at the same time, there is a reduction in amperage available by at least the same ratio as the amplification. I say at least because as stated before, there are always losses. What should be measured is power in watts (volts times amps...
  2. VPed

    M35a2 oils

    Regular STP oil treatment has zinc, is available everywhere, and is cheap.
  3. VPed

    M923A2 Lance 1181

    That looks great. Looks like some camo paint is in order. Did you have to modify the camper at all to mount it? It does look like you had to cut the dropsides, right?
  4. VPed

    M927/M928 Measurement question

    I cannot directly measure it right now but it looks to be about 8 feet from a side photo of my truck. The bow pockets are 3 feet apart.
  5. VPed

    Lens restore for tail lights, turn signals, reverse light

    I have had good luck on lenses by sanding and then spraying with clearcoat. I wet-sand with 600 to 800 to provide bite for the paint. I then spreay with automotive grade clearcoat in a spray can from the auto parts store. It takes less than ten minutes and the results are dramatic. It works for...
  6. VPed

    I broke the front axle

    I did a little car crushing this past weekend. It was at a nationwide 4x4 parts store. It helps to crush the cars in pairs. This was two pairs. Once I was up there, I stayed for a while as it was a great place to watch other activities and there was a nice cross-wind. The two Jeeps then used a...
  7. VPed

    LMTV seat options for three kids and two adults

    How about MRAP troop seats? As you can see, the bottoms fold up if needed, great seat belt options.
  8. VPed

    WHAT WAS i THINKING! New LMTV picking it up in El Paso, TX NEED ADVICE

    I trailered my deuce from Ft. Hood to El Paso using a gooseneck and an F450. The cruise was mostly at 50-60 mph and the only issue was the fuel cost. Diesel was north of 4 bucks a gallon then. I am just east of EP and there are a few other members out here, just in case you need something...
  9. VPed

    Cab Soft Top: Bow Spacing

    I have fabricated my own bows using round stock and flat washers. Just need to tack weld the washer to the round after bending. I actually made some a little longer than the one original I had to help tighten up the soft top a bit.
  10. VPed

    Added 12v alternator, what size relay to use?

    Yep, that's the way I went. (except for the single beer part)
  11. VPed

    Brake line issues

    Check your yellow pages to see if there is a hose shop that does DOT rated brake line work local to you. The one near me had everything I needed.
  12. VPed

    Cab Soft Top: Bow Spacing

    Just off the top of my head, I'd say mine are equally spaced front and rear. If there is a taper, it is virtually unnoticeable. At least nowhere near as tapered as the cab floor. Do you have the soft top? It should have loops for passing the bows and that should indicate the spacing for your...
  13. VPed

    Brake line issues

    I always defer to a pair or two of vise-grips even to prevent rounding. As mentioned before, real vise-grips - as in, that specific brand. There is no substitute.
  14. VPed

    PRESSURE is DANGEROUS

    Technically, not true. First off, it is 150 pounds per square inch (psi) not pounds (lbs.), different units. Second, while it does weigh almost the same given that the tank weight is much greater than the captive air weight, there is a difference. Air does have weight and more air weight more...
  15. VPed

    M923 shift point

    There may be a small change available if the linkage from the injector pump to the tranny is misadjusted. Otherwise, it is easier to change the engine governed speed than the trans shift point. What rpm is it shifting at?
  16. VPed

    AMMO CAN BASE, Replaced Front springer seats, Installed HEMTT buckets.

    The seatbelts could (and should be) attached to the rear cab wall. That would solve the face-plant issue.
  17. VPed

    Stupid 5-Ton Allison Transmission Question

    The data plate says you can shift the transfer case into low when below 20 MPH and you have to shift to neutral before the T-case lever will move so I do not think damage would result. It also infers that a competent driver should be able to do that safely. Threads about converting tranny...
  18. VPed

    What do you have your air pressure set at?

    My deuce has liked 90 since I got it and the other three trucks I've had were at 110-120. No problems with any, performance-wise.
  19. VPed

    A system to lift the bows and cover off

    I think you will have a heck of a time putting it back on in one piece. You have to individually guide the staves into the pockets at exactly the right height. I'm not saying it can't be done, I just questioning whether it will save effort in the long run (remove and reinstall). I have removed...
  20. VPed

    Bob driveshaft length?

    Data I have indicates 1.00:1 final drive ratio, 0.732:1 t-case hi range, and 6.44:1 final drive ratios. You can also use tire rollout (circumference), final drive ratio, and of course, your target speed.
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