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    Composite stoplight - taillight bulbs

    Composite stoplight - taillight (as fitted most modern trucks/trailers) I'm Looking for the civilian bulb # for stop, tail, turnsignal bulbs 12V.
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    MEP-003 10kw diesel genset

    Picked up a very decent looking MEP-003 10kw diesel genset (Onan 4cyl air cooled) for our Fire Dept (on 3/4t trl). 550hr supposedly fresh from depot. fuel tank was dry. Installed new 6tl batteries, drained strainer and both fuel filters, and added fuel. Cranked and started/ran for about 30sec...
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    M915 slick series

    Anyone have any driving/repair experience with the basic M915 series, in particular the M919 8x6. Particularily interested in comments on the trans A CAT D-7155 semiauto which is a bit unusual. I think the only mil vehicle application was the M915 series. We're looking at aquisition of 2x...
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    M813 series intake mods

    Assuming goal is to improve the breathing (performance +) of an M813 series and to eliminate the fender mounted air filter assembly, what advice or parts might be recommended.
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    Eglin Afb

    Anyone planning a trip to the Eglin AFB DRMO/govliq site in the next couple of days? Looking for someone that could take a look at a item for my fire dept at Govliq. We're in Iowa so not so convient to drop in.
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    IH Paystar Dump

    Engineer dump truck built/purchased by Sam mid/late 70s. Straight civilian hvy dump with addition of 24V lights (and I think a split 12/24V electric system) Otherwise designated as a: Truck, Dump, 20 ton 6x4 On-Off Highway 71,000 GVW IHC Model F-5070 (CCE) 3805-00-192-7249 Anyone have...
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    Big changes in DRMO system

    I have not seen it discussed here but BIG changes in progress in the mil surplus system. DRMS is going thru a reorg and closing most of the DRMOs. Will only be about a dozen left. As I understand it, all the surplus will be trucked from turnin units to the remaining DRMOs (as now) but...
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    Here is an unusual item - CARGO TRUCK, 2-1/ 2 TN, #XM956

    Looks like a rebuild/testbed with M923A1 cab on a M35A2 chassis Dropside, Automatic, V8 CAT? http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=728592
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    Link to PS Mag suggested

    I'd suggest a link to PS Magazine. Most civilian types may not be familiar with this. Army pub that is nothing but maintenance and repair hints/tips. One of the best things the Army publishs. See. https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/psonline.cfm
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    Stripin CARC

    Looks like my post from last week got lost. I need to strip CARC from some DOD surplus equipment for repaint. Need down to a nice smooth surface (so I think primer will also have to go). Repaint goal is nice shiny glossy BRT (Big Red Truck) in fire engine red (for our Fire Dept). No OD or...
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    Brake conversion

    Need to convert air over hydraulic brakes to electric (12V) over hydraulic. Does anyone make a kit/set for this purpose? This particular application is M720 Dolly but I assume generically would be same/similar for any of the smaller mil. trailers 1/5t, bolster, etc. Any advice? Will be...
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