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I put a Cummins 5.9 turbo diesel and Allison AT545N in my deuce framed baby HEMTT project. If you can get over the Cummins' smaller physical size, you've got an engine with more horsepower and torque than the original multi-fueler. I'm pretty sure it was FMJ who posted some pictures of an M35...

There are both drum and disc driveshaft brakes used as emergency/parking brakes. I'm pretty sure a lot of forklifts use the same set-up. If you end up with the full air 5 ton Rockwells I guarantee you won't have to worry about brake failure. The spring brakes on the rear will apply whether you...

Ummm, back to the original subject... hate to spoil the fun but somewhere I remember a question going by about brakes. The early M800 series trucks are air over hydraulic and the deuce brake booster stuff may work if you have enough master cylinder capacity. The later M900 series are...

I've always heard that oils don't wear out, they just get saturated with impurities-- so that part I'd buy. As to oil change frequency, properties, benefits... I think I'd put more validity in a write-up by an agency like the FAA or the SAE. They, unlike Phillips or any other oil company, aren't...

The problem I've run into through the baby HEMTT is space. The deuce frames don't allow much room for steering components, oversized (for a deuce) axles and the like. If you want a longer finished truck, start with a long deuce frame... a stock M35 will be pretty stubby. A HEMTT cab hangs out...

In addition to making sure you're in compliance of the law, you might want to keep and use Release of Liability forms for all your riders. Even on private property, should someone take a header out ot the back of the truck, you'll want to be protected from any lawsuits. Regardless of fault, you...

In addition to keeping your tanks topped off and the system vents closed; you might try adding alchohol to your fuel. Alchohol has the odd property of bonding with water, allowing it to mix with the fuel and be run through the engine and out the tailpipe. There are also chemical 'sponges' out...

I've dealt with PEI/Genesis and they wll only sell complete connectors-- NO individual components. Gonna take me some reading to get the hang of Mouser's catalog. A source for parts would be great as I'm currently left with scrapping connectors for the pieces to make what I need.

Do your own reading first. DMV clerks are NOT experts on the vehicle code. You don't need to lecture them on the code sections (just tends to annoy them) but if you can give the section number that backs up your position then you can shortcut a lot of disagreements. Add the fact that, for a lot...

There are small solid state (piezo-electric) buzzers out there. Mallory Sonalert for one. You have a large choice of sounds and sound levels. One with a low tone that wouldn't be masked by the turbo whistle is what I'd shoot for. They aren't as loud or annoying as a low air buzzer so you could...

The plastic instrument light covers came in different colors for other than vehicle apps. I've seen them at Saturn Surplus in green, amber, blue and clear. The earlier lights were a colored plastic cover with a metal cap crimped over it. When that cover was used as a high beam indicator, the...

Out of the body cast now Bjorn but I don't think I'll be entering any break-dancing competitions anytime soon.

Deuce frame and shortened bed turned into a dropside, HEMTT cab and material handling crane, M-900 series 5 ton axles and transfer case, Cummins 5.9 diesel w/ factory air compressor and high-mount turbo, Allison AT545N transmission, 2 Ford 50 gallon "D" fuel tanks to copy the HEMTT's round fuel...

Only to narrow your search, not to pinpoint it. TM9-s are Ordnance which covers weaponry, vehicles- wheeled and tracked, as well as other interesting subjects. 10s are supply, 11s are comm stuff. The next four digits are the federal Supply Class. www.drms.dla.mil/asset/fsclist.html will give...

KsM715, Of course, the best way would be to find a frame long enough to use as is. Second choice would be to get a scrap frame and cut both the project truck and the scrap so that the two sections together give you the desired length with only one joint to worry about. Two fish plates and two...

Are you cutting off the excess or sectioning it? Frames are toughened but not necessarily hardened. Designers wanted the frame to still be flexible for negotiating rough terrain. If you're just removing the tail ends there shouldn't be much trouble with too much heat since nothing much mounts...

Just hang in there, you're on the right track... you've already survived your adolescence. Years into the future you'll look back and shiver at the things you put yourself through. All of this simply shows us what works and what doesn't-- we just have to be smart enough to tell the difference...

Good luck. My heart goes out to you. Another tool I've seen that's real handy is what looks like a sledge hammer but with one side drawn out into a blunt ended duck's bill. Commercial truck tire guys use 'em to break loose the beads when they hit right at the edge of the bead closest to the...

Most definately, yes! In this case, air is not your friend. Even with both rings off, something is still holding everything from coming loose. Were you to try it, the most likely scenario is going to be this; Once you air up the tire with the lock ring and bead ring off you'll find out this...

SuperJoe, Sorry, no pictures. The tool I made looks like a big, oversized spatula like you'd use to spread icing on a cake. If 1/16" is too thin then go to 1/8". With the corners and end edge rounded you won't hurt the liner. Barneyszoo is right, sure sounds like the rim is still stuck to the...