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Nice weather this weekend a job that I have been putting off changed out the hydraulic manifold I finally have valves that do not leak and go to the correct position. That was a tight spot to get to those hoses out and keeping track of where they go was fun. Air line fittings would not come out...
sorry if this was meant for the original poster but you can see my final product here. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/new-lmtv-owner.208458/page-7
Depending on your motivation and skill level you can also take a chance like i did 1997 1078 with 3900 miles all fluids drained did not know if it runs but really studied the pictures and had it shipped from tex to Ohio and turned into a pretty good truck that just needs parts changed due to...
So here is something for you to research, but might solve a lot of your issues and planning. If you bought a Drash Shelter trailer unit. It has a Generator with 120v outlets 3 phase outlets and onboard heat and AC, just something to research and maybe simplify your set up.
To get started. most military generators will either run 50hz european standard or 60hz US just need to flip a switch or if you buy certain generators such as and mep 813 that would be a 400hz unit which would be a boat anchor accept for airplane and radar stuff... No such animal as an 803b...
mouse proofing is great, but i will add an improvement that i have been doing to the gen sets that i send out. I use stainless zip ties as i worry about sun and cold temperatures degrading the plastic ties.
Generator is done, washed out the bottom this morning, mouse proofed the bottom hole, hooked up the lights and load banked. very smooth good running unit. owner should be happy for many years.
So the generator that i got going, a while back. he called and wanted me to fix it for him as the fuel line was leaking which i new about when i got it going. So he finally dropped it off at my house last week. today i took the top off and replaced all the fuel lines and the upper well nut...
So i have one of these units but its the first version that just has 110 regular outlets. This generator is nothing but a yamaha ef1000 generator. with a temp, and hour meter wrapped around the spark plug and different back panel with either can. Mine is currently not running due to Carb...
So no need for measurements found this on the old interweb for the rod size incase anyone else needs it. so if my math is correct basically 3/4" pipe 93" long