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  1. nickd

    TOW mule project progress

    Scott, I found that stripping down all the axles at once, keeping all of the parts from each axle together, cleaning all the parts and replacing all of the needle bearings and pressing in new seals all at once works best for me. With all of the parts prepped, the assembly process goes a little...
  2. nickd

    TOW mule project progress

    Mike, that is the missile tube in its mounted position in the T&E. The launch tube is missing but soon to be found. The TOW set up in your pictures has the launch tube and the one on the mule has the launch tube with the missile tube installed. Where did the picture of the TOW mule come from?
  3. nickd

    TOW mule project progress

    It has been a while, I have some progress to report. The mule has been running now for over a year with the wide tires, fenders, and all of the deck mounted brackets to specially designed for the mule to carry and operate the TOW missile system with spare rounds and a ground mount. The 151 tow...
  4. nickd

    Looking for a M274 Mule Questions

    If you want to put it in a short bed with the tailgate down backed in with 2x10's under the wheels will distribute the weight so you do not need to haul a trailer. I use ratchet straps in the pick up bed stake pockets to hold it in place front and back on bothe sides.
  5. nickd

    Hourmeter

    intercept the magneto wire and the other wire with the ring style electrical connector goes under the frame rail bolt.
  6. nickd

    oil filter

    there will be an article in the nest issue of Military Vehicles magazine on the spin on fuel filter conversion to get rid of the canister. the conversion is easy and if you can believe it makes changing the oil in the mule almost fun. The conversion also lets you pre fill the oil filter before...
  7. nickd

    What goes in this hole

    check your private message
  8. nickd

    Helm joint steering.any ;help

    give up and install stock ball joints. You will spend too much money going any other way
  9. nickd

    TOW parts needed

    HELP! project stalled. need parts.
  10. nickd

    Wire spools and cargo nets

    nice! have you found anything for my project?
  11. nickd

    tow missile control box dimensions needed

    I need the dimensions of the control box so I can find a suitable substitute military box the same size for display purposes. Thanks, Nick
  12. nickd

    project TOW mule update

    readyman, I will take and post some pictures shortly
  13. nickd

    TOW parts needed

    Update: I have both sights to date but still need 1440-01-115-3405 Traversing Unit, Guided Missile Launcher (M83) 1440-00-196-0038 Tube, Guided Missile Launcher M22 1430-01-143-9408 Missile, Guided Set, AN/TSQ-136 (18876) Thanks, Readyman!
  14. nickd

    project TOW mule update

    Randy, Thanks, i need the dimensions of the missile control box so I can find one to match. At this tima, transporting 3 mules at once is only possible with the M35A2. I am not sure it will be at the show in April. The wide tires on the TOW mule will not fit in the pick up truck easily...
  15. nickd

    project TOW mule update

    poof the mule is looking great!
  16. nickd

    project TOW mule update

    RECAP The mule is running first gear still pops out, other than that it is complete. I will tackle first gear in time. The fenders and wide tires are installed along with all the associated TOW mule brackets. all painted with new canvas. I have been somewhat successful in locating empty...
  17. nickd

    mule transmission dissection

    Continued work on the transmission yesterday, since the case was damaged and needs to be replaced I removed the rear axle before the hospital stay. Yesterday I separated the the axles and rear 4ws bell crank from the old transmission case. The donor transmission case was supplied by the owner...
  18. nickd

    out of commission

    A big THANK YOU to all you guys for the support here and phone calls over the past few days. You guys and the guys on the G are the best. Sorry no pictures and yes it was the mules fault! Hope to see you all soon, Nick DeNardo
  19. nickd

    out of commission

    The nurse just changed the packing, and removed the iv. I am going home today! Thanks everyone for your support. Nick DeNardo
  20. nickd

    out of commission

    SW, I watched. I watch everything, stitches, lancing, and the like. Nick DeNardo
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