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Kascar grounding harness tonight - passenger side haftshaft seal last night .....getting ready to convoy over to the First Florida Chapter Winter Outpost Rally in Mt Dora FL next week.
The idler /pitman arm replacement was pretty straight forward - you need a puller to remove most parts. I used a gear puller from harbor freight. The cv boot replacement was easy - once the half shaft is removed cut the old boot off. The outside joint will slide off the axle shaft after a couple...
After inspection today I found both the Pitman and Idler Arm need replacement. My trucks a 1988 M998 ...seems there multiple part numbers for both parts. This is the two #'s I came up with - Good #'s ?
Steering Gear Arm 2530012528362
Steering Idler Arm 2530012491577
The question is are there A2 fuel pump rebuild parts or whole pump commercial replacements available ? I've been away from the Mutt parts scene for a few years now...Thanks
The Holes......they saw it necessary to add these butes anywhere water might stand - there will be a patching/riveting party soon. There is a real bullet hole 9mm in the windshield frame going forward just below the top. FL Nat Guard truck.
Tagged for road use - keyed on/off switch - 2" receiver hitch - Still have to install new buckets, replace 1 front input shaft seal, paint all before the FFC Winter rally in Feb.
Bringing M151 engine A2 - Early 1960 M151 front suspension unit - bunch of other M151 parts plus some misc M35 bits, New cargo cover for the 5 ton FMTV. Looking for a M1078 cargo cover and Humvee parts (hard doors) M416 trailer box and firearm parts (like always)
Action - you do know that you do not need to mount the plate in FL if theres no original mounting place on your military truck - you do need to have the plate in your vehicle.