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Truth is, you almost never need to use the low gear. It is only for pulling something very heavy that is stuck. Such as a stuck forklift or some such. It is not really for any kind of driving. Just do not use low gear and you will not accidentally reverse in low gear.

GL auctions in Great Lakes were so good a decade a go, I could bid on any pallet lot of anything without any understanding, and I easily made money every time. I had no understanding of surplus back then, but it was so easy to make money it was unbelievable. This is how I got hooked on this...

What are you going to do with the old 11.00-20 tires? I may be interested ni acquiring some spares if they are in good condition and were driven recently.

How exactly did you measure the amount of fuel that you used?

Congratulations. All my trucks had over 1/2 tank of fuel and were ready to go, except one had a dead battery. Even on that one, there were enough good batteries to make a good starting circuit.

If I understand you correctly, they are called "NATO SLAVE CABLE" or "NATO SLAVE PLUG" depending on what you need, they are available on e-bay. My M931A2 came with a more or less complete set of tools, jack, 1/4 ton hoist etc. My M927 was completely bare and I outfitted it with the stuff I had...

OK, what kind of pyrometer would you recommend and where do I put the sensor? thanks

So, say, if I am driving a truck powered with said engine NTC-250, I just need to make sure that the engine runs at below 2100 RPM and preferably much below? Right?

Are you saying that about all Cummins 250 engines in the M939 series prior to -A2s?

Funny, I scrapped two Chicago CTA trucks, they also had Cat 3116's, but the hudraulic pumps were running off the FRONT flywheels directly.

This is awesome! I am very sorry if you mentioned this, but where did you find, and what make/model/etc is the PTO hydraulics?

The pintle on your converter dolly is a bolt on type, it seems? The picture seems to suggest that. If so, you can buy a larger pintle and upgrade your converter dolly. I sold some of those pintles on ebay made by Buyers, a year ago.

I would suggest to first discuss this idea with your local designated emergency responders. Their idea of what is and what is not desirable may be different from people with not so much relevant experience.

My M927 had a problem of rough idle, that is, its engine speed at idle was varying between 400 and 700 RPM, which sounded really bad, scary and improper. Searching through this forum suggested that the problem was caused by poorly tightened fuel lines, which allowed air into the system. I...

I am still waiting for someone to bob a HET...

I have no problems with grumpy moderators, they are simply doing their job. A manual and proper training in operating a large vehicle with airbrakes, is a must. Just because you found some "antique" loophole to avoid getting a CDL, does not mean that it is not your responsibility to learn to...

juanprado, thanks, I would like to know who sells those lights, but your mailbox is full and cannot accept private messages.

I will be using these trucks for business, yes, as commercial trucks. They have to pass DOT inspection. They are 1985 and 1991 trucks.

Thanks. I just bought a few of these Y connectors. Now about the lights, I did not quite get what you said about clearance lights and turn signals. I will appreciate some pointers to a relevant thread. thanks a lot.

Cars and trucks are relatively invulnerable to EMP. http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/08/real_world_emp_effects_on_moto.html