• 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. Defcon-1

    pyrometer probe location

    That's a really good idea, thanks for the hint. Did your EGT probe come with a tap? Or are they 1/8"NPT? Just trying to get prepared. What gauge did you go with too? Still shopping around for that and the probe...
  2. Defcon-1

    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    Just got the block heater in a few days ago, (super easy, it was cake), but now have to do a fill-and-flush with distilled water. Then... going to research more on the best fluid to use as a final-refill, as it is "clear as mud" so to speak on what setup is ideal. Probably going the route of "1...
  3. Defcon-1

    pyrometer probe location

    Question about this, I know I'm bumping an old-thread. How does this work if your engine has a turbo? How do you stop the metal shavings from the drilling and tapping from going down and into the turbo?
  4. Defcon-1

    Tach Cable Replacement Doomed?

    Do you have the turbo'd or non-turbo engine? (A2 Truck or A0/A1 Truck)? Following because my Tach isn't working as well.
  5. Defcon-1

    M932A2 Alternator Question

    *cue sad violin music*
  6. Defcon-1

    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    This might seem like a dumb question, but, how do you have a coolant filter? Maybe I'm missing something in the engine bay lol.
  7. Defcon-1

    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    Definitely don't want to be doing any engine work because I messed up the coolant flush lol, no barn/pole-shed to work under lol. I never ever heard of the yellow/orange fluid before... definitely a newb to diesel engines that's for sure. Is that what you're running now? The green with SCA's...
  8. Defcon-1

    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    - Is this the better option of the two? Organic-Acid over Conventional? I'm not sure what the standard would be. - How regular are we talking? Annually or does it go per mileage / engine-hours? - Do the ELC fluids already have the SCA's in them? I'm not sure about all this so am just...
  9. Defcon-1

    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    Excellent, ty so much. Did you run the engine when you filled it up with hose-water / dish-soap to get everything churned up? Or did you just do a fill-and-drain until it came out clean?
  10. Defcon-1

    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    Is the Green Low-Silicate Coolant already deluded? Or does it come in a concentrate and then you have to do the calculation per water ratio? I'm used to only adding Prestone 50/50 to all my vehicles for initial fill-up and top-off lol.
  11. Defcon-1

    M923A1 Transfer case rear output shaft seal

    This is amazing and I'm certain this will bail out someone in the future who is nervous about doing this kind of work, A+ job Sir! Also to note, Amazon has some good 600 ft/lb torque wrenches for around $120, I picked one up to do the wheel lugs and I'm sure I'll be using it somewhere down the...
  12. Defcon-1

    M923A1 Transfer case rear output shaft seal

    Dang I wish I was closer to you I would 100% give you a hand wrenching on it, that's the best way to learn lol. Good luck Sir
  13. Defcon-1

    M923A1 Transfer case rear output shaft seal

    When able can you post more pics of the repair? I would love to see more removal/install pics 🙏
  14. Defcon-1

    Air Brakes

    How did you do a manual setup for the CTIS? Do you just let it air up to Highway and then unplug the controller? I thought unplugging the controller lets all the release valves open? :unsure: Help a newb understand please lol.
  15. Defcon-1

    6x6 engaged ???? Help

    To note on the switch order, I actually took off and painted the battery switch BRIGHT ASS RED as a visual reminder to not kill the engine with that switch first lol. Edit: I was actually going to do a "glow in the dark" green fluorescent to distinguish between the ignition and battery switch...
  16. Defcon-1

    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    Hello and Good Day Gents, Just to preface this, I am in the TM (9-2320-272-24-1 section 3-150 “Coolant System Maintenance” so I have the Technical portion of the process in-hand. However, I have a few questions regarding the coolant system and am requesting some advice / wisdom from those who...
  17. Defcon-1

    Air Brakes

    So driver side is for all air and aux items (like wipers / CTIS / etc.) and passenger side is just dedicated to brakes? Does that include the parking brake on the passenger side?
  18. Defcon-1

    Air Brakes

    A newb question incoming, where do you hook up the truck to for pressurization? Is it the front passenger glad-hand connection?
  19. Defcon-1

    Suggestions on Tires:

    Yeah it is quite a pickle to be in, also I realized if I change tire sizes now that would be 7 tires needed bc of the spare too lol, so I’m ok with the two fronts being a different brand for now if possible. I sent a message to Eastern Surplus yesterday they are actually only 40 minutes from my...
Top