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Installed new shoes.
Cooper AT3s
They hold up extremely well to rocks and gravel, which I drive on daily.
Replaced leaking steering stabilizer shock with another ACDelco part. It lasted 8 years.
Kingpins are still nice and tight
Greased front end.
Also replaced a seeping injector return line...
Mine is used for much more than I ever thought it would be.
I didn’t realize just how handy these are until I bought one.
If I ever find another good deal on one I’m getting it.
Recommend also using Wix filters.
Just like Oils, there is a difference in quality among the brands.
I use Mobil 1 Motor Oil 10-40w and Wix filters on everything I own.
Everyone has their own personal preference.
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Yes I completely agree that the M101A2 is the best utility trailer ever fielded.
Yes You can remove the hub assembly and work on it that way.
I left mine on. Made it easier for me knowing it wasn’t going anywhere while banging on it
Heat, Liquid Wrench and lots of...
1 wheel or 2, use lots of lube and anti-seize to make your life easier.
No such thing as too much.
On my M149A1-2 water trailer, the large single wheel Jack was initially a pain to pull up into the stowed position.
It was straight and would roll fine, but wouldn’t turn side to side.
Typical...
I would love to have the three other size machines but that will probably never happen.
I had been looking for the 1” machine at a decent price for years.
1” is the size I need most often.
It is nice to be able to make them now.
Nope
Old Ford Blue
Trailer will be pulled by a 1986 Ford 1210 Diesel tractor.
Edit: I found this just over a year ago It had been sitting in a field for 15+ years
Was free and came with ford backhoe attachment and Ford 48” mower deck
Fantastic little 16hp tractor!
Since these stencil machines are used at all military repair facilities, I think this probably qualifies being in this forum.
Picked up locally a Marsh “Model R” 1” Stencil Machine.
Deal included a 50lb case of Marsh oil board for stencil use.
Been wanting one of these for years but I refused...