• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

Search results

  1. 6x6guy

    12 volt charging system

    I have on several times in the past installed 160 amp, 12 volt alternators on other 2.5 ton trucks, and have recently picked up a couple of 5 ton trucks and have been looking at installing the same type of setup for my 3500 lb crane that I recently installed on one of the M923a2. I was debating...
  2. 6x6guy

    Air Horn solenoid/fuse panel/charging etc.

    On the fire wall there is a 15 amp circuit breaker/fuse - connected to horns air solenoid - check the voltage on both sides for proper operation andor replace the defective component.
  3. 6x6guy

    m35a2 stalls out at higher rpms?

    Depending on the size of the hose, mine shot out over 8 to 10 inches, after I cleaned the in tank fuel pump screen at the bottom of the pickup nozel of the fuel pump-check for debri at the bottom of the tank that gets stuck on the screen then releases after the suction or pump is turned off and...
  4. 6x6guy

    m35a2 stalls out at higher rpms?

    Try disconnecting the feed line befor the injector pump and install a clear plastic line to the output of the secondary filter output- empty fuel that comes out of secondary filters into container to assure proper flow from the fuel pump- just turn on power to system (engages fuel pump )- no...
  5. 6x6guy

    Bumper mounted tire

    I just detached the existing cable and guessamated the new length plus a little for play and uneven ground surface.
  6. 6x6guy

    Muffler Options M923A2 ?

    I just picked up 3) used in good shape mufflers from Rodneys for myself and a friend for $60 or $20 a piece.
  7. 6x6guy

    Bumper mounted tire

    The clearance of a M105 trailer has ample room to turn in eather direction- but on the retun trip from Knob Creek, Kentucky I had a flat tire, the trailer had to be detached to allow plenty of access and elbow room - other than that situtation normal untill I can afford a motorized the tire...
  8. 6x6guy

    Thinking about buying a deuce

    The only problem that I can forsee that most of us been through- that you can't stop at owning only one- so many styles and colors to choose from, and then all the accessorys and add ons the new friends you will aquire, the wife and or girl friend who will feel neglected because you spend all...
  9. 6x6guy

    2013 Iola, WI , 22nd Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show Aug 10 - Aug 11 2013

    Arrive on Monday or Tuesday - leaving a week later on Monday.
  10. 6x6guy

    Sparta Inspection

    Just adding my 2 cents, have used Jeff Laumer several times, and is very knowledgeable and highly recommened - several area friends and members have used him - wouldn't buy a truck or my friends with out his approval ( Thats what he does for a living) fixes trucks at Sparta.
  11. 6x6guy

    Split Rim Safety

    What do thay say about natural selection - stupid people die young- and there's a lot of those around.
  12. 6x6guy

    Duda diesel bag fillters

    Wouldn't suggest reusing the filters - used diesel motor oil - it gets real dirty and stains.
  13. 6x6guy

    M109A3 Shelter Conversion

    Word of advice, when doing the electrical double up on the low voltage wiring- when you figured out what you want to install, - it all changes again once it's done. aua Remember there's always room for improvment.
  14. 6x6guy

    Iola, Wis military show

    Rodney should have a couple of Hemmet rims, he always set up on Thursdays in the vending area just east and south of the main bathroom- but get there early- stuff like that go's fast.
  15. 6x6guy

    long term storage of wmo

    I received 3) 50 gallon containers from a friend, that was marked 18 years ago - home heating grade 1 - from his place of employment that was in outside storage shed -and used on a government project that was terminated- his company was advised a special removal company would charge big bucks...
  16. 6x6guy

    Battery Isolator System

    Now it gets a little complicated from this point, but what I have is for example in my M109, as the pictures show, is a Delco Remy 12 volt, 160 amp -single wire alternator, hooked up to a 120 amp battery isolator all with a common ground. I also installed a 3500 watt battery inverter - which...
  17. 6x6guy

    Battery Isolator System

    It's not rocket science, some of my trucks have that same setup, simple and only took a couple of hours to do. I guess it's like anything else in life- once you decided what you want - just make it happen. For me visualizing the concept, and then KISS ( keep it simple structure). A...
  18. 6x6guy

    Weird knocking noise

    Hows the oil pressure, but it sounds like a valve- but check with chuck, he's the diesel - go to guy hes got a good head on his shoulders -good luck.
  19. 6x6guy

    Found more storage space

    Looking in all the right spots and found another nook for storage, I haven't seen anybody else with this design or installed concept on a 2 1/2 to truck before, this is what I came up with. :roll:
  20. 6x6guy

    Battery Isolator System

    Here is a pic of one of my setups, been working for years with no problems. 2cents
Top