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  1. Doug Roberts

    Problems with swapping oil in a 923/925 transmission with synthetic?

    Seen those big buckets of HD Tractor Transmission fluid in WalMart ? Check out the label , there ya go
  2. Doug Roberts

    Just picked up my first m1078! Air Compressor broke on way home!

    If you are picking up in Atlanta I'd recommend Yancy CAT ( 800-447-7394 ). They are about 4 miles away from The Truck Center ( GL site ). They are familiar with the LMTV.
  3. Doug Roberts

    Newbie question

    there's storage off the sides of the cargo bed , and they run straight through to the other side
  4. Doug Roberts

    M1078 Alternator Problem

    that's awesome , good thing to insulate before a problem like this occurs. I have a spare 12v/24v 200amp niehoff. I thought about keeping it but I may sell it.
  5. Doug Roberts

    M1078 Alternator Problem

    did you fix it ?
  6. Doug Roberts

    Newbie with some questions

    parts are coming around more and more. I've seen a change even in the last several weeks. I'd estimate a lowboy haul that distance would be $2k. There is generally a lot of work to do on a surplused truck. If you're willing to jump on whatever problem confronts you , should be good to go.
  7. Doug Roberts

    Know a good transmission mechanic in the Atlanta area for a M1078 ?

    call Yancy CAT , 800-447-7394 , Pam Lacewell is the service writer , they jump on it and fix it in minutes
  8. Doug Roberts

    FMTV High Speed Gears

    I'm now interested in tweaking these issues. What is the final results? I'm sure the speedometer can be corrected ect , but are you getting better mileage now ?
  9. Doug Roberts

    How to make HMMWV street legal.

    I was with the Gov Planet rep 2 days ago . He said the engine was not EPA approved. There were some other stuff , minor I think . Well here they are.
  10. Doug Roberts

    m939 air system check valve

    yikes ! yeah I got in and ordered 3 at $10ea , and I'm the guy that drains everyday ( that's what she said )
  11. Doug Roberts

    Any video?

    just respect the laws of gravity , high ( fill plug ) , low ( drain plug )
  12. Doug Roberts

    M35A2 or A3 or 5 Ton?

    MV tailgater My advice ... best want , desire , need a MV ( for what it is ) , above and beyond a tailgate vehicle. I do feel it makes a great tailgate vehicle , but MVs are not domestic trucks. Pre drive checks describe every MV there is . I will be using mine for tailgating , but it will...
  13. Doug Roberts

    M931a2. Brakes lock with abs

    If your ABS system operates , you have to stay on the brakes. If you are pumping the brakes the ABS will fail
  14. Doug Roberts

    Another Fuel Tank Thread

    yes , they use biodiesel at WRAFB , I have one from there too. If you follow the advice already stated above , you should be good to go. I have not done mine yet. I've probably run 6 full tanks since I got it in April , and I've used some additive. I'm not seeing any immediate problem but it...
  15. Doug Roberts

    My first deuce

    Nice purchase ! The day when one will be harder to find is getting closer. As you get into it , check out Ted Frey's site http://www.realcustomtrucks.com/default.asp . He's been a big help and a great source for parts on mine.
  16. Doug Roberts

    Need help M35A2 flywheel to crankshaft bolts

    Thanks ! I'm on it !!
  17. Doug Roberts

    Need help M35A2 flywheel to crankshaft bolts

    what size are they ? Need 6 , hopefully head to Fastenal maybe to get them if I can find out the direct replacement
  18. Doug Roberts

    Bad battery

    I have taken 6TLs out and went through a complete desulfate process and staying on a slow charge. Not all will recover , but I might save 3 out of 4 most of the time. An Optima battery will not desulfate. When they go , they're gone ! High cranking amps is a must. I bought 4 truck batteries at...
  19. Doug Roberts

    Price trends of m939's

    well because of recent circumstances , there are current buyers that are MV owners for the 1st time , and in lieu of the prices you're seeing , the demographic profile has escalated. These new owners might not stick with it for the long term , as buyers remorse sets in hard when you realize...
  20. Doug Roberts

    My Deuce!

    nice truck , well done
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