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  1. fuzzytoaster

    A0, A1, A1R and TM's

    FML - LMTV FMM - MTV "Fun" tid-bit of info on these serials. They're produced under "military/emergency services" serial range which causes CAT dealerships some trouble. HOLT CAT here in Texas has multiple licenses and their departments don't intertwine. When my first A1 had a failed ECM, their...
  2. fuzzytoaster

    CUCV2/CUCV-II Owners, post pics and info of your truck

    A long over due update. She has been sitting at a friend's body shop for nearly a year waiting for some love. I sourced a tailgate and other parts to make her whole again. The body work is a WIP and she will go CARC 383 green and later camo if I get the time. The body work almost passes for...
  3. fuzzytoaster

    A0, A1, A1R and TM's

    I agree with your source, it's totally possible, but have yet to see a yellow top "in the wild" compared to 27 black tops in person outside the motor pool(s). I'd like to know rhyme or reason on the belt MWOs as I've only seen 5 3126B prior to 2003 with a serpentine belt and I owned two. 2013...
  4. fuzzytoaster

    A0, A1, A1R and TM's

    Having had all mixed variants from 1992-2008 I can confirm the following: All A1/A1R trucks 2005+ have C7 engines with serpentine belts. They typically have black valve covers too with the word ACERT on it. 2005 A1 (not A1R) trucks with the C7 engine are reset units through an S&S "buy back"...
  5. fuzzytoaster

    !CLOSED! Cab Mount Group Buy. NEW OEM FMTV LMTV M1078, M1079, etc

    I'll take a set of thinner and set of thicker ones please.
  6. fuzzytoaster

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    I did the thing! I had a M1078 w/w and the engine was dead. No bang-boom even with ample starting fluid so I dropped in a MTV 290hp engine and put it on 16.00s. It really moves. The boost will put you in your seat. :driver:
  7. fuzzytoaster

    # of FMTV’s released in to the wild

    Impossible to know info due to the reason GeneralDisorder said above. Plenty of trucks are out of DoD service but still in state and local service so they will skew the numbers too.
  8. fuzzytoaster

    All metal bows???

    Yup, single piece with an arch in the middle = HEMTT bows.
  9. fuzzytoaster

    Deuce Recovery June 15-18 Augusta, GA to Austin, Texas - 1100 miles

    I was skimming the thread looking for this answer. Plugged breather will do it.
  10. fuzzytoaster

    GP Inspection Reports, Buy with confidence or Buyer Beware? What is your experience?

    I can provide some insight as to the quality and thoroughness of the GP/IP inspection process. Most inspectors are average people with no military history and gain experience with repeat inspections. Given the nature of surplus it's feast or famine so effective training is hard to retain unless...
  11. fuzzytoaster

    M-60A1 main battle tank from "project" to running and registered

    DoctorCheney223 Excellent synopsis and a heartfelt congrats on seeing this project through. I had the opportunity to restore an M47 some years ago but in the end it was too much. I managed to get the gun grandfathered and registered with the BATFE before transferring her to a new home. I'd love...
  12. fuzzytoaster

    M1083 oil pressure indication

    Is it an A0 or A1 truck? If an A0 truck with the 3116 the oil pressure sending unit is on the driver side of the cab below the fuel filter. They can fail. I replaced one today that would peg out past 80 psi on start.
  13. fuzzytoaster

    M36 Survivor

    As much as I hate to say it.. we've used almost every piece of that buffalo.
  14. fuzzytoaster

    Anyone near Baxter, TN want to look at a deuce?

    https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m35a2-w-w-air-assist-steering-hard-top-a3-bed-and-more.209549/ You can put your shipping toward a better truck. ;)
  15. fuzzytoaster

    Anyone near Baxter, TN want to look at a deuce?

    John Colwell is the owner and I know him. His inventory is GSA retired brush trucks so know what you're getting into.
  16. fuzzytoaster

    Allison Asterisk...no start

    Correct. Computer isn't happy for some reason. Pull the TCM (under the PDP kick panel) and send it to get tested.
  17. fuzzytoaster

    What am I looking at?

    It's something that identified as a mule at one point. It's not an XM274 (X meaning pre-contract production), and I've yet to see an X designated mule in the wild yet. For the price I'd haggle and see if there's flex room but would walk away from a home brew boat-buggy. No supporting docs, ho...
  18. fuzzytoaster

    Current M35A2 Prices?

    Everything has gone up over the last 7 years. Your average deuce with no frills is in the $6500 ballpark in Texas. That being said I have a clean deuce with everything you listed in the classifieds. You could drive it home tomorrow.
  19. fuzzytoaster

    Bleeding the HEMTT fuel system

    I had this issue with my "new to me" HEMTT 2 weeks ago. I drilled a tapped a gas cap with a schrader valve and put 5 psi to the tank. Cracked the output side of the fuel filter. When the bubbles were gone I gave her 3 cranks and she fired up.
  20. fuzzytoaster

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Finished prepping and painting this M923 for her new owner. I've still yet to mount the 16.00's but that's today's job.
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