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  1. rickf

    M747 destroyed by crooks

    By the time the scums lawyer gets done plea bargaining he will be out in two years at the most. Go after the yard and him both. I will bet he did not cut that up any at all. Just dropped it and ran straight to the yard with it. Why waste gas and acetylene if you don't have to? The yard could see...
  2. rickf

    Dry Ice Blaster - Got a wide Hair

    A friend of mine ha a M 151 soda blasted and it came out real nice and pretty. Problem is it was too pretty! Too smooth, had the sand the entire vehicle so the paint would grab. That was verified by the fact that places we did not sand peeled. Rick
  3. rickf

    M1009 starting issues

    Definitely a bad battery, did you have any charging lights on when it was running? If not then the alternators are good and it is just a bad battery. Replace both. Rick
  4. rickf

    Early M-151a1 turn signal wireing Diag.

    Data plate changes on these is common. I have a 67 plate on my 64. If it gets you a title you take it! Rick
  5. rickf

    Early M-151a1 turn signal wireing Diag.

    If you have the distribution box then you should have earlier than 1967. Rick
  6. rickf

    Can I turn an M35 into a family hauling, 5th wheel camper towing rig for under $12K?

    But at what price? How much is a five ton going for now? plus the sleeper plus the fabrication? Five kids under 7 years! WOW. I cannot fathom that camping trip!
  7. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    NEVER run the vehicle with the batteries disconnected! You will be buying a voltage regulator, alternator and probably a lot of other electrical items. Without the batteries to absorb the voltage spikes you can easily put over a hundred volt spike into the system. At which point you will lose...
  8. rickf

    Can I turn an M35 into a family hauling, 5th wheel camper towing rig for under $12K?

    BUT.......................................... he has FIVE kids! Plus he and his wife. And I am guessing she wants A/C, Smooth and quiet ride and creature comforts. Actually after five kids I can be **** sure she wants quiet and creature comforts!:roll::whistle: Rick
  9. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    One dead cell in the battery will do exactly that. Have you checked the acid levels lately? How old are the batteries? If they are more than 4 years old then replace them. Rick
  10. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    Anything below 23 volts and I doubt you will get much of anything. I would say if you are driving 20 miles then take two good batteries with you. Check the ones in there first like I said, have someone hit the switch while you have a meter on them. What does the voltmeter in the truck say? If...
  11. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    You need to check the battery voltage while someone hits the switch. If the voltage does not drop there then the relay is bad. 23 volts is still too low and will cause an increase in amperage across the relay. It may not be enough to burn it but do not hold it to long if it does not start. You...
  12. rickf

    Can I turn an M35 into a family hauling, 5th wheel camper towing rig for under $12K?

    He said M-35 or something similar. What you are suggesting are going to cost close to his budget right off the bat and how are you going to modify it for a large family on the cheap? You would still have to build a 6 door truck. Rick
  13. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    I am not real familiar with this truck but how do you have 23 volts at the starter but only 12 at the relay? Does it not go through the relay to the starter or is it a low currant relay to a second high currant relay on the starter? No matter, a 12 volt drop under load would indicate to me a...
  14. rickf

    Can I turn an M35 into a family hauling, 5th wheel camper towing rig for under $12K?

    I am glad someone finally added that in. 40 plus year old high maintenance truck with a top SAFE speed of 50 MPH. Note I said SAFE speed, I don't care how fast some of you guy's have gone. No air bags, no rollover protection, no antilock brakes, single stage brakes at that. Hearing protection...
  15. rickf

    Back to square one on the MKT

    I am in no way an expert on these things but isn't an MKT too heavy for 16 inch tires? If I remember correctly a load range E tire is good for maybe 3200 lbs. max.. That would be 6000lb. total, I thought they were heavier than that. Rick
  16. rickf

    M38A1 saved from scrapyard

    And it even came with the bathroom sink!
  17. rickf

    M38A1 saved from scrapyard

    Isn't it amazing that the scrapper would only get maybe 100.00 worth of metal out of it but I am sure he gouged you for substantially more than that. He KNEW you would not let it get crushed. Scrappers are leeches I swear! Yes I know there are a couple of well known members on here who are...
  18. rickf

    Gasoline cooled ignitor unit!

    Things are looking a little crispy in there, especially the coil tower and supply wire. I'll bet that smelled just lovely! Rick
  19. rickf

    Welding question

    First and foremost make sure the metal is clean and free of rust. Do not melt the rod with the flame, the rod should be fed into the puddle. Heat, dip, advance. Heat, dip, advance. As was said practice, and lots of it will make you better but gas welding is a dead art. It is too hot for most...
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