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  1. bigmike

    Need battery box PLEASE!

    Hey gang, I have been looking for a battery box for my mule and have ZERO success. I only want one that bolts on WITHOUT any welding or drilling! I've seen "mechanical mules of america" and don't want to drill holes in my frame tube. I've searched G503 and found 2 different guys who have...
  2. bigmike

    what are these for?

    NSN 2520012150681 200 amp alternator parts kit.
  3. bigmike

    Great alternate alternators batman!

    Long story kinda short... My alternator starts acting up in the duece I.E. voltage in the green, then yellow, then green again. Sometimes it starts out in the red, then green then red etc... I figure it's the voltage regulator based on threads I've read. I have a spare engine so I figure...
  4. bigmike

    Bigmike saves an M818

    Well it looks like i'm steppin' up to 5 tons now. I saved this M818 from being parted out. Tires are shot, plenty of leaks, no brakes...all minor issues:wink: It's history is pretty good. Bought from Travis AFB DRMO. Odometer reads 22K and by the looks of the interior, body and it being a...
  5. bigmike

    BigMike's deuce is headin' south

    Loaded up the deuce and M105 today for her trip back to Cali. I'll meet the driver down there tomorrow or Monday mid day to offload. I'm excited to get out of the PNW...too much rain for meaua
  6. bigmike

    Stranded Deuce in Searchlight NV

    Hey gang, The wife and I are driving from Laughlin back to Vegas to catch a flight home when I noticed a deuce with it's hood up at a truck stop in Searchlight NV. I stopped and talked with the guy for a bit. His compressor went out on the downgrade heading towards Laughlin. He has been...
  7. bigmike

    winch data plate source?

    I've got the winch about done and would like to put a nice set of new data plates on the winch. Anyone have a source?
  8. bigmike

    Calling Tacoma/Seattle Steel Soldiers

    there is a military swap meet Saturday April 4th at Fort Steilacoom. it's from 10-4pm I'm gonna be there and, if weather permits, will bring my deuce down. I say we make this a Steel Soldiers gathering as well. Even if the weather is fowl, we should get together. who's with me???? BTW...
  9. bigmike

    bumper steps

    Hey guys, I'm having a hard time finding these folding bumper steps. Are they hard to find? what are they going for? thanks
  10. bigmike

    Alternate super rope suppliers

    Hey gang, I know GMA has super rope but I don't need 500 feet. I've heard that Mcmaster has it and am assuming it's the 5/16 dia Polyurethane P/N 3961T3. Does anyone else have smaller quantities? I'm looking for about 15-20 feet. Could someone confirm the Mcmaster stuff is exactly the...
  11. bigmike

    Any donor winches out there????

    Hey gang, I'm re-building my deuce winch and an in need of some parts that a donor winch would be perfect. I'm needing the engage lever and the shaft mostly. If anyone has a donor winch parts, please PM me so I can send you a PDF of what I need exactly. thanks to all, BigMike
  12. bigmike

    bigmike's winch rebuild

    I just finished tearing down a winch I have for my truck. The engagement lever was broken off inside the housing and the winch was full of a very nice water/oil/grease cocktail "yuck":doh: The drum drag thingy is all gooed up and the winch brake shoe etc is shot...rusted out! It looks like...
  13. bigmike

    bigmike's mule meets snow

    So I took the mule out in the snow today. Not only did it take forever to warm up, it handled worse than I thought. It was fun spinning out ;-) I've posted a video on youtube...enjoy:popcorn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CXkvXNGHG4 BTW, if you look and listen closely at the 58 second...
  14. bigmike

    cool vid...extreme truck trials

    My father-in-law sent me this link. I liked the music and the Tatras. Check it out. It leads to many more vids. Enjoy.
  15. bigmike

    New M35 Vinyl Cab Covers Khaki

    I was looking for other stuff and ran across these new cab covers. $79.00 each. I bought 2 this morning. Sure is a better price then E-gay. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=490280
  16. bigmike

    Movin' to Tacoma from Temecula, CA

    Hey gang, I'm moving to Tacoma Wa. from Temecula CA. I'm looking for some guidance. 1) Any contacts to move my deuce, M105 and mule up there? 2) Any contacts for renting a house w/in 30-45 minutes of Fife Wa.? Needs to have room enough for the MVs. Any help is much appreciated. BTW, I'm...
  17. bigmike

    fuel selection switch question

    Long story short, I'm looking for a "on", "on" switch for my mule. I have an electric fuel pump so I want to be able to run on the fuel and when shutting off, turn off the fuel and "turn on" the ground to shut off the motor. I put in a DPDT switch for now but want a switch similar to the...
  18. bigmike

    What tube do I need for this rim?

    they are original mule rims. You can see there is a hole for the tube and there is a tube inside the tire??? I'm not sure the previous owner new what he was doing! Anyway, Since I'm looking at ATV tires to put on the mule, do I need to specify a particular tube? What nomenclature do I use...
  19. bigmike

    M274 added to the family

    I just got myself a pretty nice M274 mule. 2 Cylinder engine, electric start, aluminum deck, 4 wheel steer, starts right up, Best part, the wife loves it! :wink: :wink: I'll be looking for manuals, parts etc so don't be afraid to PM me with lots of offers. :lol:
  20. bigmike

    M105 brake lines for sale

    Long story short, I needed this hose because I broke mine, I aquired a few of these hoses and have (2) available for sale to anyone who needs one. The part number is 7411023. The NSN number is 4720-00-203-9658 Here are a few pics. New manufacture, U.S. made!!! This is the flexible hose that...
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