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  1. shootiniron

    A3 wheels finally on!

    Here's a few pics of the new look.Big difference over the stock wheels.Got them about a month ago from Hundy and finaly found the time yesterday to put them on.The military in thier infinite wisdom mounted the tires all the same way so you can see the drivers side is backwards.I'll get to that...
  2. shootiniron

    5 ton steering wheel

    Quick question.This 813 thats parked in my driveway has a steering wheel that looks just like the one in my deuce,the new style small one.are they interchangable?The 5 ton wheel's in bad shape and I'd like to put a nicer on on. Thanks!
  3. shootiniron

    Cummins cold start aid

    Having just got an M813A1 I'm hoping someone can give me a brief explanation on how the cold start aid works.Also where can I get a replacement spark plug for it.I've used it as per the instructions on the data plate and it does'nt seem to help.It will hold the recommended pressure before...
  4. shootiniron

    alternator adjust

    When adjusting the output of the alternator do you turn the screw head under the allen plug CLOCKWISE or COUNTER CLOCKWISE to increase the output ? Also is it a slot head or philips head ?
  5. shootiniron

    813 front axel leaking

    The right front wheel (inside) on the steer axel has oil on it .I'm new to the 5 ton so I'm wondering what you guy's think I'll be getting into and what parts I'll need to dry it up.I dont want to tear it apart then order parts and be without the truck for who knows how long.Also where's a good...
  6. shootiniron

    M813A1 Cummins muffler

    Can anyone tell me where to get a good muffler for this truck,mines rusted out.Thanks!
  7. shootiniron

    M813A1 home now!

    Well I cant decide if I'm ready to cross to the dark side or not. I brought this M813A1 today. Not a bad trip only about 140 mi. First time for me in one of these. Seemed to have plenty of get up and go. Odometer shows about 3400 mi and short of 500 hrs. on the tach. It needs a couple items...
  8. shootiniron

    A3 wheel valve stems

    M35A3 wheel valve stem idea's? I just picked up a set of M35A3 wheels and tires from Mark (100dollarman) and need advise on the easiest way to go from the CTIS crap thats on there now to regular valve stems.The wheel that was the vehicles spare has a pipe elbow thats been bushed down to valve...
  9. shootiniron

    wheel O-rings

    I bought a couple hummer two piece wheels and I need the O-rings and nuts that hold the two halfs together.Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks!!
  10. shootiniron

    14.50-20 air pressure's

    I've got Michelin XL 14.50-20's on stock rims and am wondering what air pressure would you guy's run.At about 35 lbs. they seem a bit rounded to me.Also will standard 9.00-20 tubes work as spares for the 14.50-20 tires?Thanks!
  11. shootiniron

    Winch shifter shaft removal

    I've got a winch that I think the shifter shaft might be installed incorrectly.Whats happening is that the shifter shaft engageing handle does'nt rotate all the way to the ball detent for the "in" position.It stops at the "out" detent so you dont even have to lift the safety lever thing up to...
  12. shootiniron

    Family Foto

    Here's a shot when there both out!Hope you enjoy.
  13. shootiniron

    Out For a Ride

    Took the M37 out for a short ride today and thought I'd share a few pics with you guys.
  14. shootiniron

    Synthetic Oil

    Anyone useing synthetic oil in their trucks,engine to be specific.Which brand would be suggested?Thanks!
  15. shootiniron

    Best CD manuals?

    I know that this has probably already been covered but can someone tell me which vendor on epay has the best CD manuals?Thanks!
  16. shootiniron

    Winch Install Complete!!

    Just finnished up my winch installation and thought I'd share a few pics.The winch and PTO were rebuilt at Toole in 91',according to the data plates on both, and probably never used since as the cable looked to have never been unspooled.Did the install by myself in less than a day.I reused all...
  17. shootiniron

    turbo differences

    How do you tell the difference between the C and D turbos by just looking at them in the truck without hearing them run.Is there some sort of data plate on them?Thanks!
  18. shootiniron

    Help!winch drum lock lever stuck

    Just bought a complete take-off winch set up for my truck and today was messing around with it and tried to pull out the drum lock knob to peel the cable off and it wont budge.It looks a bit rusty so I managed to get the poppet nut out sprayed inside along the rod with some break free.Any...
  19. shootiniron

    PTO stud size?

    I'm looking for the size of the stud that comes out of the side of the tranny that the PTO hangs on.I'm going to install a winch on my truck and saw in the TM's that the top bolt is actually a stud.Thanks.
  20. shootiniron

    Deuce coolant filter plumbing

    Can somebody educate me as to where I should plumb into the water ports on the cooling system.My truck already has the cab heater and if possible I would rather not tee into either one of those hoses.When looking at the possibilities there is one thats still got a plug in it thats looks like its...
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