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  1. CARMAN

    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    I think these days the containers cost less than the shelters.
  2. CARMAN

    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    Not to bust open an old thread, but how did you stop the hinge from squeaking/binding? Started on mine but the bottom hinge is so "bound" up it is bending the hinge at the box. Sounds like a door in a haunted house. I have tried all lubes including engine oil. It appears that the previous...
  3. CARMAN

    M923a2 air compressor mystery

    Dawico, Just started have a leak like yours. With the noise and heat it was a challenge figuring out where that high pitched leak was until I grabbed the soapy water and finally realized it was the top gasket on the air compressor. Did you remove the entire unit ( i think ) or where any of you...
  4. CARMAN

    M923a2 transmission oil quantity

    Or do the swap to Dextron as I just did since I had to pull the trans. Think the 10W just ate my reverse.
  5. CARMAN

    Show Me Your Campers!

    Bumping this. Because I want to and will be starting on my S-280 this fall.
  6. CARMAN

    M1083 & Gichner S280 Overland Expedition Build

    Status? Starting mine soon.
  7. CARMAN

    Deuce + Shelter = Camper RV

    Great stuff. Inspiring. Better get my butt in gear.
  8. CARMAN

    S-280 Shelter to camper Rebuild

    Should be starting mine soon. Got to the end of this and .....:shrugs:
  9. CARMAN

    Ideas for a suitable S280 hauler?

    What did you decide to do? Looking for ideas.
  10. CARMAN

    Speedometer and tachometer m923a2

    Thank You. Will have a look. Trans almost done.
  11. CARMAN

    Speedometer and tachometer m923a2

    Since the speedometer apparently does not get "powered" from the trans...then where?? Was told from the ABS?
  12. CARMAN

    Empty Road Trip north Pensacola, FL to Rochester, ny via Spartanburg and Pittsburgh

    That’s my fault. I read your post but saw the start point and the end and had 95 in my head.
  13. CARMAN

    Empty Road Trip north Pensacola, FL to Rochester, ny via Spartanburg and Pittsburgh

    If you have any problems I am not too far off 95. In Va. North of Fredericksburg, south of Alexandria.
  14. CARMAN

    No reverse on my M923A2

    This sucks. Need a hoist to put myself in upside down. Would make things better
  15. CARMAN

    No reverse on my M923A2

    looks like the only wAy to get torque converter bolts off is by removing the starter? Can’t find any other way. If the other option is that small access plate below it, there is no chance.
  16. CARMAN

    No reverse on my M923A2

    Here we go.
  17. CARMAN

    No reverse on my M923A2

    I’m fielding all your ideas but how do I get a take out from a military truck that does not have oil? Or do you mean. Buy a take out. And before I install it. Service it and put in dex. ?
  18. CARMAN

    No reverse on my M923A2

    Someone in Utah got this. Any one know who? Want to sell it? https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Parts-Allison-MT654CR-Transmission-Fits-5-Ton-Cargo-Trucks-Kansas/1544661?h=5000%2Csm%7C1%2Ck%7Cmt654cr%2Cmf%7C1&rr=1&hitprm=&pnLink=yes
  19. CARMAN

    No reverse on my M923A2

    Anyone know if (wartimefinds) on ebay is a member here?
  20. CARMAN

    No reverse on my M923A2

    Big question is can I put it back together fill it back up and drive it to a better location where I can get help pulling out and putting in. Assuming those pieces are just from reverse??
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