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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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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
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...
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...