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  1. islandguydon

    Ammo Can Tent/Space/Enviroment heater...

    Ammo Can, Tent/Space/Heater... I had twa@ezdn.net Build me a few Ammo Can Heaters, Yesterday I received the heaters and decided to check out how well they worked. Pictured is a heater sprayed with Hi Heat flat black paint on the exterior. The Front door has a quality hinge system with over...
  2. islandguydon

    Ammo can grill, amazing grill...

    I had twa@ezdn.net Build me a few Ammo Can Grills, Today I received the grills and decided to check out how well they worked. Pictured is the grill painted with hi heat flat black. Next is the parts Tim used to make the grill, He built a stainless steel bottom riser to keep the charcoal 2" off...
  3. islandguydon

    Crazy Arab Guys, Snorkel on MV

    Crazy Arab Guys - YouTube
  4. islandguydon

    HMMWV with tracks, This is cool.

    I was researching a Japanese Samurai 4x4 with tracks and came across this, they show the difference between tire traction and the tracks, Pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...eAMR3IyI#t=12s Then I found this, Humvee Climbing Vertical Wall 1 - YouTube...
  5. islandguydon

    Portable diesel fuel/gas extractor.

    This is a portable diesel fuel extractor, I made this from a fuel pump with quick disconnects on both ends and only added the pick up tube which I wanted clear to see whats being pumped and the filler tube. I also added the 12v DC power wire and clamps. As a weight on the pick up tube I threaded...
  6. islandguydon

    Possible Fuel issue on M185

    Though I have never had much of a problem getting it started. I am not sure the fuel pump is working all that well. On a cold start up, not necessarily when actually cold outside, she takes a few cranks and a pedal to the floor to fire off. Also, with all of my other deuces, I could put it in...
  7. islandguydon

    24V - 12 cell battery, dry cell..?

    I found a few of these 24v battery's they are dry and have never been activated. So all I have to do is add the Electrolyte,"acid". I know at 38 Lbs wet, it is a small battery and will not start a Deuce but I was thinking this should be good for the smaller applications such as a generator and...
  8. islandguydon

    M109a2 roof rack ideas

    I am looking for a few different ideas for a low profile roof rack for a M109A2, any suggestions would be appreciated. The rack would span the entire Box Top only, not the cab. I was thinking an aluminum rack would be best. This option would be a good mounting source for spot lights and the like.
  9. islandguydon

    Is there a SS member near Laramie Wyoming....?

    I bought a Deuce near the Laramie Airport 6 months ago, I am going to fly in, in a week or two, I am going to drive this truck back to Michigan. I am told the Battery's are dead, If there is a member close by I would like to pay them to either charge the battery's and take it back to their place...
  10. islandguydon

    PTO GENERATOR for any use

    I was just asked about the PTO generator idea, The PTO can run a generator at a low 540 RPM so your truck/tractor/deuce can idle and give you 10-12-15Kwh worth of power to feed the house or what ever is required, problem in a bug out situation is FUEL. I feel for the money this is the best on...
  11. islandguydon

    Military abbulance..?

    What M number is standard for the 84-85-86 ambulance vehicle..? I am guessing it's a 1- 1.25 ton to handle the weight.......? Don
  12. islandguydon

    "MRAP" (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle) the next generation cucv.

    "MRAP" (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle) I came accross this story about 1st hand intel on the MRAP. The first time I saw an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle) I was simultaneously impressed and bewildered. Having just arrived in Baghdad, I had to catch a ride in one to...
  13. islandguydon

    Battery Desulfater for any MV.

    I had a friend build me a 12v desulfater 5 years ago.This rejuvenates the sulfated battery plates in each cell and brings the battery's back to like new condition. All battery's are made up of 2v cells, each cell has it's own environment and will sulfate due to age and non use. Example a 12v...
  14. islandguydon

    M1028 steering knuckle

    There is a 4 bolt connection knuckle bolted to the top of the wheel and attached to the steering box. The bolt pattern is 4 # 8 bolts 2 facing the tire and 2 facing the motor. The 2 facing the motor was gone and only 1 facing the tire was attached, the other one snapped off. Needless to say I...
  15. islandguydon

    A3 bed demensions..?

    Does anyone know the footprint of the standard A3 bed..? I found this bolster trailer with a A3 bed on it. I was thinking of installing a S250 shelter on it. I was hoping the bows and cover would still cover the unit. The S250 I believe is 5'8" high, 6'5" Wide and 7'1" long. Whats your...
  16. islandguydon

    Whats the reason behind motor oil in the fuel tank..?

    Whats the reason behind adding motor oil in the fuel tank..? I have been told several times this past year since all my trucks and toys run on diesel fuel I should put a quart of motor oil directly into the fuel tank every 4 fill up's..! I was thinking 1 quart per tank. What is this added...
  17. islandguydon

    5th WHEEL MOBILIZER ..? Hard to find..?

    ISO, Container Trailer. Hard to find..? Does anyone know where I can find a 5th WHEEL MOBILIZER or Dedicated 20' ISO container trailer as pictured. I have been looking hi and low for one. Can someone help out a poor white boy here..?
  18. islandguydon

    Cool origional military poster. Deuce

    I found this maintenance book cover/poster and thought some people might want a copy. Don [thumbzup]
  19. islandguydon

    Military M35 Trailer Aluminum 8'x20' NEED MODEL NUMBER PLEASE..?

    Does anyone know the MILITARY MODEL NUMBER FOR THIS TRAILER....? I am looking for the weight rating, I like the set up with the dually wheels front and back. the front axel and trailer hook up looks cheap and could not handle a large load say 20,000 lbs going down the highway.. Whats your...
  20. islandguydon

    Deuce rear PTO attachment..?

    I have a pto generator I want to attach to the rear pto, I need an adapter for hook up, does anyone know who might be able to help out..?
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