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  1. airbornebandsman

    price for D turbo

    A stupid question. How much would good used D turbo off a take-out engine generally go for?
  2. airbornebandsman

    M43B1 Part-out and scrap or sell whole?

    I have a 1963 M43B1 that i have to get rid of pretty quick. I have the engine in pieces and i just needs a cleaning and new pistons to be running. Would it be easier to sell as a lot or scrap the body and sell of some usable parts (i.e. lights, alternator, starter etc.) any suggestions would be...
  3. airbornebandsman

    Cargo cover tie-ups?

    I need to find some of the parts that go on the straps that attach to the bows to tie the cargo cover sides up. I have the vinyl one piece cover. Anyone know where I can get some?
  4. airbornebandsman

    engine wiring schematic

    I need to find a wiring schematic for the engine of my M1009. Does anybody have one on PDF they can send me? (and yes I did use the search option)
  5. airbornebandsman

    Horn won't stop

    My horn started going off on its own this morning repeatedly, and I saw a spark/arc in the steering column where the horn button is (I don't have the rubber cover on) and then it just stayed on. I had this problem before and replaced the horn solenoid but apparently that wasn't the problem...
  6. airbornebandsman

    M43/M37 camshaft

    I am taking apart the engine in my M43 ambulance and have hit a snag. How do you get the camshaft out? i got the entire valve section taken apart except for that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  7. airbornebandsman

    M43 transmission

    I am trying to pull a transmission off the engine of my M43 but it doesn't want to move more than an inch or so. Is there something I am missing?
  8. airbornebandsman

    cucv/m105 trailer

    I am trying to hook my M105 to my M1009. The problem i have is the electrical connector will not fit the the one on the truck (it looks like it will fit except for the rubber casing around the plug) any suggestions?
  9. airbornebandsman

    CUCV heater problem

    OK so my heater stopped working. The low coolant light is on (yes there is coolant in the radiator and reserve) but I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with it. Could it be a fuse and if so where is the fuse box?
  10. airbornebandsman

    M1009 differential

    Hey all, My M1009 started having what I thought were some transmission problems last week. It felt like the rear was dragging or having a problem getting going and then it started slipping a little after that but only on starting off, and once or twice when making a right turn the right...
  11. airbornebandsman

    M37/M43B1 engine weight

    So I traded a 1953 F100 dump truck for a 1963 M43B1 ambulance last week. after tearing the front of the M43 down I discoved the engine is locked up. (no surprise it sat in a field for 4+ years) So now to my question....What is the engine weight of an M43B1 (M37 ambulance) engine? Since I do...
  12. airbornebandsman

    belts and batts

    What size belt do you use for the engine in an M37/M43B1 and what size batteries are used?
  13. airbornebandsman

    M43B1

    Just got an M43B1. it has no data plates does anyone know the specs and how to find the serial # on this vehicle?
  14. airbornebandsman

    generator squeals

    Just replaced the generator in my M35 with a takeout from an engine I replaced 2 years ago. It charges the batteries fine but squeals. Any suggestions to correct this?
  15. airbornebandsman

    M1009 Radiator pull

    I need to take the radiator out of my M1009 to get a hole plugged. Anything special I need to know about pulling it? (done it on a duece and a honda but this looks a little different) Thanks
  16. airbornebandsman

    NC to GA

    Hey all, I will be making a trip from Ft. Bragg, NC to Ft. Benning, GA starting July 15th. I am putting an M105A2 in the back of my M35A2 and towing my M1009 behind it. Anybody along the way that can help in case I have any problems/breakdowns. (I don't anticipate any, but it never hurts to be...
  17. airbornebandsman

    whistler turbo

    what are the physical differences between a whistler turbo and a regular turbo? I just picked up an extra turbo for my LDT 465-1C and saw one that looks a little different on a 2 1/2 ton dump.
  18. airbornebandsman

    head gasket replacement

    I have to replace the front head gasket on my M35A2 in the next couple days. Anybody have any advice or do's/don'ts. I got the replacement gasket already from Clark trucks.
  19. airbornebandsman

    HMMWV doors

    Hey all, I have aquired 2 sets of doors for a m998/m1025. One set is the soft vinyl doors which are in almost new condition. And the second set are the hard doors for the M1025 (X doors) is also in relatively good condition. I am looking to sell them. If interested please contact me. I am in...
  20. airbornebandsman

    towbar clevis

    Hey all, I am trying to locate some large and small towbar clevices for an M35 and M1009. I got a towbar but still need those. If anybody knows where I can get some or has any for sale pleases let me know. Thanks
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