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I have two new air tanks I'm installing. When I go to remove the nuts holding the brackets on the rods/bold just spin. Looks like they are just crimped into the brackets with nothing to grab on to. What am I missing..? Is there a trick to this or do I just have to cut them off..? Thanks, Andy..

How to remove MEP-002a generator or simular item from M101 type trailer without the use of crane, fork lift, etc.. Items needed. 1. 1 ton come along 2. chain, etc... 3. tall support, Tall high lift jack, correct length 4X4, etc. 4. Small ratchet strap or chain. 1. Set parking breaks, chock...

Anyone heading from IL to OK that could pull a M116..?

I have looked through the manuals I have and have been unable to find this. I would like to find the torque specs for the coolant manifold that bolts to the top of the cylinder head. See noted in red in the image... Thanks, Andy..

What is everyone's opinion of Rough Country Suspension kits..? My M1009 needs the springs and shocks replaced anyway.. I'm looking at the 4" with Rear Springs for my M1009... I don't like the ones that use blocks.

I have a 101a2 that is in very good condition I have been working on. I have replaced all the grease fittings but still have two that are clogged that I cannot grease. Both of the rear/top pins will not take grease. Anyone have a trick to open them up without removing the pins..? Thanks, Andy..

Ok, I installed it new last year about this time. Has run great. Very nice to have over the winter... I had not started it (The Heater) over the summer. I have been trying to sell my truck and today I had a guy who was going to come over and take a look. He couldn't make it but I started...

Question. Will the shackles from a M101 trailer fit a M1009..? Im picking an M1009 up Tuesday and it is missing the front shackles. Thanks, Andy.

Is it safe to use one of the newer (tan) Ibis Tek tow bars to pull a Deuce. Thanks, Andy..

Ok, who got a M1009 out of Fort Sill today... You guys were wearing me out.. The one I wanted the most went for $4000! ETA: Here is the one I was able to get..

I'm working on acquiring a M1009 and have been reading up... It's been a long time... Do I have this right that the electrical system is something of a hybrid. The starter and black out lights are 24v and the rest is 12v..? Thanks, Andy..

Ok, I'm a wrench, not a sparky. I have been going over how to hook up a MEP-016b/MEP-701a for 240v single phase. My head hurts. I have reviewed related threads and the TMs and get what look to me to be conflicting information. At one point it states; "For 120 volt single phase, 120 volt...

My two 3KW generators are Yanmar conversions and do not have a manual throttle. A push solenoid takes it to full throttle and then retracts fully when the set it turned off. I would like to install a manual throttle adjustment and the easiest way would be to limit how far the solenoid is...

I have two 701s on a M116 trailer. Both run and produce power. The generator head on one makes more noise than the other. It sounds a bit like something rattling around but very loud. I can hear it over the generator. At first I thought a bolt was lose somewhere. Could this be a sign of a...

MEP-701 Hertz problem ***Problem Solved*** I have a 701 3KW that runs great. The first min or so the freq is steady but then it starts to jump around on my digital meter. The meter on the set stays steady. Voltage is steady. Any ideas..? Thanks, Andy.

I have a M116 trailer with two MEP-701a generators tied together with a manual switch.. While I was searching for documentation I ran across a operators manual on how to run both gens tied together with the switch but I can't find it now.. Anyone have any info..? Thanks, Andy.

Sagging cargo cover solution. Anyone with a 105 or 101 or similar military trailer with a cargo cover is familiar with the problem of the covers sagging and holding rain water. Here is my solution. Cheap air mattresses from Wal-Mart. The Queen works great for a 105 and a single for a 101...

M101 A1 & A2 Axle/Spindle Question Are the axles and spindles the same for the A1 & A2..? Never mind.. Found it in the TM... Has anyone ever installed electric brakes on an A1 or A2..? I would like to replace the entire assembly from the backing plate out and install electric brakes and use...

I’m about to replace my parking brake cable & pads. Anyone have any tips on how to do it the “easy” way before I start..? Thanks, Andy

The power in my neighborhood went off about 30 Min ago due to ice and high winds. Fired-up the 003 and I’m the only house around with power... I have to admit, I am feeling a bit smug...:grin: Andy..