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    M916A3 electrical system

    Unable to find an electrical diagram. To my understanding dual voltage alternator has 12v and 24v. 24v charges the batteries which is a typical mil series/parallel battery installation. What is 24v other than the starter and mil spec trailer lighting connection? I assume some power studs...
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    I'd like to find a TM for HDT 90000 btu heater

    Looking for info on HDT heater NSN 4520015981844. Anyone have the TM? Looking at getting for my FD for a special project but not able to find info on this unit. Including at HDT website. Same as:http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=11570114 In particular what outside...
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    6CTA8.3 rebuild or surplus

    Any advice where to locate a surplus 6CTA8.3 new/rebuild? Many on govliquidation but all look to be pulled so likely needing need rebuild. Local FD has an engine with a 6CTA8.3 with a trashed block. They have no $ to go down to Cummins to buy a rebuild.
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    MEP 531A and MEP803A

    Picking up for my FD in the next few days 3x MEP531A and a MEP803A. Other than complete, anything to look for/be aware of on these units? I'm quite familiar with MEP0002/003/004/007 and T&J diesels.
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    GL's New Contract

    There is a new contract that started in Dec with Liquidity Services (govliquidation.com) selling nonrolling stock equipment. Iron Planet won contract to take over anything with wheels. You'd have to get into the weeds on the details of the old or new contract terms to find the particulars...
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    End of embargo on/demil of HMMWV?

    I just received a call from my contact for DOD surplus for transfer to FD. Apparently new policy is being put into place were FD can obtain HMMWV under the FFP program. IE FD will receive title to the truck. Will not have to be returned to DRMO for demil/destruction down the road. Begin in...
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    Hale manual Navy P250 pump

    Hale sent me the manual for the P250 pumps. They do not have repair kits specific to the P250. I'd guess a number of the centrifugal pump parts are same as in other applications. Guages are certainly available from Class1 etc. Move to Misc TM section
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    Tool outfit,pioneer m353

    I'm looking for TM or component list Set Kit Outfit for TOOL OUTFIT,PIONEER on the M353 trailer NSN of 5180-01-355-4344 These have a generator (and perhaps also air/hydraulic pump). Several big plastic case for tools/equipment. Anyone have idea?
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    trailer at AP HIll, VA for my Fire Dept

    I (my vol FD) has received a DOD surplus trailer which is located at AP Hill in VA. Need some help getting it picked up/removed from base. Trailer is a 2 axle flatbed (car hauler style) with a firefighting system installed. Approx 5500lb 20ft. Pintle hitch with a 7pin RV style electrical...
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    M925 alternator

    Is alternator on M925 a dual voltage 12/24v? City has a 2007 Redstone rebuild. Dose rebuild use same alternator as originally manufactured or upgrade/modify? We need 12V to power an electric over hyd snowplow pump and to operate the motors on a sander.
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    Ft Lewis to NE Iowa

    Trying to figure out how to move a container from Ft Lewis, Wa to NE Iowa for my Fire Dept. No/little $ available. 8x8x20 DRMO says 20000lb. Any bright ideas?
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    Trouble in Iowa with titles

    I'll post more as I get it. Iowa DOT apparently is no longer is going to allow conversion of SF97 to Iowa title unless has a VIN and an FMVSS label (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards). This can to me from our state forester's office. For my FD I work the DOD system for equipment from...
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    Ft Carson area Firemen or ?

    Anyone in Carson area? Have a local Iowa FD that has a set of jaws and cutter at Carson DRMO. They are trying to figure out how to get to a UPS store (or other reliable pack and ship). Anyone able to help them out? Floyd IA FD Chief Ben Chatfield...
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    Fire Dept Wildland truck opportunity

    I've long worked DOD surplus for equipment for my Fire Dept (I'm Chief). At Ft McCoy last week and find that they have recently started receiving dozens of early HMMWV that Sam is not going to rebuild. The trucks I looked a were very clean low mile (less than 20k) in good condition. Exactly...
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    Anchorage

    A neighoboring fire dept has been allocated some rescue tools thru DRMS at Anchorage. This would be "Jaws of Life" type equipment. Sounds like they are getting a cutter and a spreader (used to slice open a car wreck). Typically something like 35-50lb per piece. Hopefully can to DOD to send...
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    Hawaii

    Anyone here from Hawaii? Looking to acquire from DRMS a firetruck but looking for help with condition info. I'm told located at Kapolei, HI. Would be RORO back to CONUS. Would need help getting from DRMS to port.
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    600gpm Barnes Duetz pump

    Anyone have experience with these pumps? PUMP UNIT,CENTRIFUG 4320011933429 600gpm @150psi TM 5-4320-306-10
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    M915a1

    Anyone ever tried converting something like an M915A1 as a snowplow? My small town needs a plow to break the deep globall warming we've seen the last couple years. Our Dodge 2500 is just not up to a 2' drift a 100ft long. We have a good Henke 12' blade/hitch/hyd pump. Looking for...
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    S280 shelter electrical system

    Going to try to fire up the electrical system in the shelters I got for our Co Communications board this weekend. These are actually print shop shelters (darkroom/typeset in one unit and print press/paper cutter in the 2nd shelter). To the right/curb side of the door on exterior is a milspec...
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    Flatbed backhaul

    Who are you using to book backhaul? What are you paying per mile (and how many miles)? Have nearly a full flatbed load to move 225mi for my FD.
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