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    Conventional motor oil

    they went to 15-40 to make it simpler as it can be used year round. Used to be 10 weight in the winter and 30 summer forcing 2 changes a year in cold climates etc.. any Diesel rated oil is fine in any Diesel... I have used rotella as it was cheapest in WalMart... I remember towing our deuces...
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    Aberdeen in the past...

    I do, I was there every year ... my son flew with Steve in the CAP trainer, I got sunburned, had a great time living in the flea bag motels and going to to Wilmington for great dinners...great flea markets and lots of activity. Drove My WC56 from MA towing a M416 trailer. Another year in a...
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    Which truck is it?

    Looks like a 5 ton gasser with later tires. Probably IHC, or Diamond T, or Autocar 1955 or so
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    Where can I get complete tire jack set for m1009 ?

    any junk yard.. its all civvy....jack, handle, coupla wing nuts...
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    few fuel pump questions

    "a real good shot" and it will go kaboom...
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    Photos in Auction don't match truck delivered.

    RE: Photos in Auction don caveat emptor
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    I need m880 parts bad

    I have some of the stuff....M880..new... pm me with specific wants... rampartsllc@aol.com
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    What is this

    All part of the Nato country requirement for rear facing front directionals and the convex mirrors are upgrades also...along with those stupid delineator reflectors which most folks put on incorrectly...
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    Horn button question

    The M151 kits were the first to use the small button to the best of my knowledge, but the concept was first noted by me on the M135 series.
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    Brake Bleeding 101

    If it goes close to the floor with a hard pedal, it indicates that the brake shoes need to be adjusted closer to the drum....lucky you, only 25 adjustments per truck. If the pedal is spongy and hardens up with several applications it may be a bleeding issue.
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    Pressure Relief Valve Opening

    I believe he means the safety blowoff valve on the air tank. Should not open til 120 or more psi. Just put in a new one....
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    M1008/9 Side Light Removal Torx Tool

    Get one of the cheap plastic handled sets for about $2 at a flea market or a set of bits at one of the tool barns.
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    Need Shackle 12355838

    RE: A Mack Take the Ordnance # into FedLog and get the CM forge regular part # and try ordering that thru their distributors. Do not tell em its mil.
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    Identify this bracket?

    RE: Re: Bracket Earliest of trucks had it as std equipment, then it became part of the Radio Installation Kits. Most of the dealers who have radio stuff will have the plug. Of course, it has different pigtail lengths depending on the application...such as in the M38 where the mount is behind...
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    Emergency shutdown

    RE: Re: Emergency shutdown Ya, put in a new cable and forget about it. Put a do not touch label on the shutdown to keep the big mitts of the breaker off it.
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    how to figure out an NSN?

    I have two brand new FRONT window assemblies for the M109 complete for $60 each...send me NSN to verify the one you want... rampartsllc@aol.com
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    Hydraulic Brake fluid

    and of course you can use Dot 3, as that is what was in there in the original days of the M105. Will probably have the famous yellow sticker for Dot 5 if it is new or converted. Your sticker is to remind you not to use Tractor Hydraulic Fluid or Power Steering Fluid or other stuff like that...
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    M151 cushions wanted

    Dat be me... I have some new ones.... ya all come over.. I am having a open house in June as I am selling out everything...
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    Big Ugly won't start - batteries I think

    Get out the NATO slave cable and use the plug on the front of your truck for its intended purpose.
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    No more Chambersburg trucks

    The unofficial info I have is that GL got into big trouble with several states for selling vehicles and collecting sales tax and not turning it over to the state. Also selling and acting as a dealer without proper state licensing. Remember that the whole contract is now up for bid again for...
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