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I need to run some hydraulic lines to various components on my truck. I have deleted the air over hydraulic pump. I am interested to hear opinions on the following: 1. Are reusable hydraulic fittings too expensive to justify? 2. Where do you find best prices? 3. Are these fittings reliable...

My apologies. I forgot to mention that I recently discovered occult damage to battery and power cables on my truck. I mentioned it in a thread, but some may not see it. I bet there are a lot of trucks out there with low voltage at the dash and throughout the truck. Anyway, I cut one of the...

How many have had their driveshafts balanced? I'm try to look at all major grenade areas of my M1088, and then put into pictorial for all. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...anced-THE-POLL

The correct response to the following statement "You're always buying military stuff, you have plenty, why do you need a military trailer?!!!" (PPE is recommended) is: "So when a kick you out, I can get rid of all your stuff in one run!" Any questions? Bueller?.........

Dropping temperatures make me think about extreme cold starts at some point with my truck. TN is no North Pole, but if I start to travel, I'm I curious what people use to keep there CATs warm in severe cold. I know that block heaters have been known to cause a fire or two. I have seen dipstick...

Not sure if it is possible, but anyone have a hitch recommendation (brand) for picking up a M1082 with an f150?

Just replaced the Rapco filter. I noticed the heater in fuel filter base. Is this triggered by a temp sensor in the unit itself, or an external trigger?

Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points Please provide input on any other areas that you have found, so that I can add. Open to input from all on this project Will do the 3126 and C7 too, if people provide info. specific to these engines. I may do the drive train later...

If you live in one the traitor states that yanked MV's off the road, consider contacting local media when weather strikes and discuss your plight. "MV owners are willing to help in times of emergency, and risk their own l lives to help others...it's not fair to the owners to take away their...

Just curious if anyone has done a CAT 3116 in-frame rebuild on a FMTV. I have minor blow-by, but may decided to do the pistons and rings and anything else out of spec. It runs great. Bet it idled too much during it's tour. I have the Carpenter Kit to do the top end. So that should make the job...

I have seen a lot of World, but had never seen this. Today I saw a Mercedes Van / Camper where the ONLY plates on it were from Germany. No State plates, nada. Apparently there is a Federal Law that allow you to import a vehicle into the US, and drive it for up to a year, without having to have...

My battery connectors look a bit rough and I may just go ahead and replace everything. Anyone know the gauge of the 3 wire in the box? I looked on the cable, it had a rating of 3Kv, but no gauge. I was thinking 1-0 maybe?

Just curious if anyone else has a Hatz 790 mil surplus engine. I just bought one. Might need some insight to get this thing running : )

FYI I have been experimenting with WMO to fire this type of heater. This things are very sensitive to flashpoints and don't like anything other than diesel. It won't stay lit. Problem is likely related to the fact that there no compression, as in a diesel engine. Might work at 50/50 wmo and...

Progress on M1088: 1. Long range antennas 2. Hydraulic / electric 2000# winch hoist 3. Mortar shell cases with retrofitted tug air horn, hot H20, air intakes (in progress) 4. LED headlights 5. Electric heated mirrors (in progress) 6. Leather air seats heated 7. AC (in progress) 8. 60,000 #...

Time to replace the silicone hoses on the m1088. Are you using silicone or standard rubber? Thoughts?

Thoughts on the onslaught of State Laws that Pull us off the road I am trying to wrap my head around the best leverage to change legislation when these types of things occur. One repeating concept keeps coming to mind. Climate change. More floods, fire, tornadoes, etc, and rescues of families...

Before the flames get thrown, I know nothing about this area of the law, so I am just trying to learn. Hypothetical: Your State says that you can no longer drive your military vehicle. You own a cab for a semi truck that has been totaled (have title) and you own a military truck. You put the...

Anyone willing to share their sun visor mods? These visors are amazingly pathetic. Thanks!

1000 reasons military vehicles should be honored and kept on the road:tank:: It is an honorable hobby to rebuild and keep such a vehicle Most do not not travel over 60 mph Represent a tiny fraction of vehicles on the road Repurposing these vehicles saves the planet It brings business to local...