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Well last weekend I changed out the axles springs windscreen on my 1942 jeep 'of many many many years'. Today I thought to service my other 1943 Willys jeep. I thought a plug needed cleaning..But, I (thought easier!) to put another engine in! (as you do?). Oh, and 700x16 tires. Still a bit...

Summer's her (at last!). And we went for a picnic. T'was fun. Brad had 'driving lessons' in the goat. He now has his first driving licence). Tractor only.

Those that know me know I am cutting down on the collection. They also suspect (that(more than likely))..After this one. I do get emotional over 'old military trucks'. So, we are driving to an event and I spot a (familiar? looking) tin top roof..In the trees..in a field. We investigate on the...

So now I have a 'Turbo Boost' Gauge in the M62 Wrecker. The M45 530C Fire Truck. And the M54 Camper. They are 'low range' Large indicator swing' The same the "what you see is what you have" Temperature and Oil Pressure Gauges. Turbo Gauge. 20 psi. Oil pressure. 80.psi. Water temperature. 220*F.

Those that 'know me'..also know (that) finally, I am cutting down on the collection.

So, the cadets removed the gearbox, clutch, and flywheel (on a deuce 2 1/2 ton m35a2 to change the rear crankshaft oil seal. Trying to re fit the flywheel IMPOSSIBLE!. it appears there is no support (flange) or Dowels to locate positively the flywheel, and they can NOT find a position where all...

I Lent a tm out and it was not returned. Can any member give me the O.D Width and INNER SEAL sizes for the REAR Crankshaft OIL SEAL please, For the 2 1/2 ton deuce L.D.T multifuel Engine. that I may present to my local bearing and seal supplier. Thanks in advance. A part number might help for...

I have spent hours with the .M.s which are simply vague in the extreme just pictures and hints absalutely no instructions. I find the same in help forums. How to turn DOWN the fuel on the 5 ton LDS 465 engine. A big headache later and all and every answer is for turn up the fuel, On a deuce...

I have an RPM problem with the 5 ton M54a2 running all over the place..sometimes ok sometimes stops sometimes runs lumpy and then usually stalls out. we changed the in tank pump to an all singing and dancing aircraft type replacement. changed all the filters, and the hydraulic head. Then the hi...

The injector pump on my M54 mulifuel is beyond me not working sometimes stops, runs great sometimes, we changed the hydraulic head twice, in tank pump filters etc. Well I'm fed up with the thing So, I have been offered a Cummins C type diesel engine, turbo, 280 H.P. LOW hours and miles. Auto...

Those that followed my posts about trouble with trucks just cutting out, sometimes starting again, sometimes running great..UNTIL the go pedal is floored. Then..Quit!. Sometimes requiring the wrecker to the rescue. Today I was determined to find out why the (I thought fully fixed ) Fire Truck...

Our opening event on a cold, winter, and later, snowy day. The M45 530C has two heaters..so driving in these sort of conditions is 'snug'. Anyway'ze although very cold and windy it was nice to meet up with other 'hardy' members. On the way back we stopped at a cafe..much to the amusement...

Well we attended the first event of the season, it was raining and cold. (so what). Just a few hardy members showed up, actually about 20 which we thought was rather good. Then it stared snowing and settling, So, after the obligatory 'free burger and coffee' (well cheese and onion for me ( with...

The mayor from a local town had seen our trucks at a street carnival this year. He thought they would make great 'street blockers' for their local Christmas vintage weekend. So, I agreed to supply four trucks, and set off early evening with the fire truck, a deuce, a jeep, and a dodge. Halfway...

Well..as some know..I had fuel problems with the M54 Camper truck..(and) after changing not one but three hydraulic heads! we had it running good. However, as I did not have that 'trust all' feeling..(or lack of confidence/old age(both!)) we decided to go from one show..camp..next...

I have an M45 530C fire truck. I had sought help locating the Suction Hoses for drawing pond river or static water to fill or fire. One member Emailed and PM'd me as to the possibilty of sending me Two 4 1/2 inch NFH thread hoses and connections from a pile of miscellaneous hoses and connections...

Someone with the know how (To) please shout out, (As), I am repairing a crank shaft rear seal on an perkins 6 cylinder diesel fitted to our M715. It has the original T98 gearbox. But I am totally at a loss as to, " How does the cocker maimy GEAR LEVER" come out of the top gearbox cover? (To...

Well today I TRIED to get my M54a2, 5 Ton LDS 465 1A multifuel running right as The biggest event of the year looms and yes..Murphy is now in full attendance!. Last week came back from a run and the 5 ton was idling outside then 'stopped' uh uh..started with prime (heater pump) and it would...

Obtained two rare ground monitors, and as we have the even rarer U.K. To U.S. hose and coupling adaptors, We were able to test out the function, clean the 'waterworks' out, and prepare for the demonstration at an upcoming event. Which will have an M45-530C, V ,Green Goddess 'fight!'...

So, ok today we launched into fitting a proper winch on my 530C..(call to mind the song "it's my life.." and replace it with "Its MY truck.."..as 'approved by members in other members posts' So, the winch assembly duly stripped off the scrapped truck..hard work and required the floor cutting...