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Synthetic is supposed to resist heat break down better, resist acidification from age (not really a thing any more), have less evaporative loss, etc.. Unless you plan to run that engine long, hard, and often I don't see the cost effectiveness of it. Tests have shown conventional oils today are...

Does it whine like this? If so you might have ants. :ROFLMAO:

Since the cab is trash just put a chain through the turret cover and front windshield (it's already gone). Disconnect the hydraulic cylinder lines and pull it with a truck. You're way overdoing this. I say this from experience when I parted out a M1078A1R with cab damage and used this method...

Nah, it will help shake the dirt off and keep the truck clean. Just send it. :p

The magical trio: Behr Ultra 383 Green Gillespie 383 Brown Rustoleum Flat Camo Black The black was drying when photos were taken, by now it's seamlessly black and smooth. I've painted many truck with these trio and they always look sharp.

That's pretty slick. I'm building towards that with my M1123. Just need a brush guard and air lift bumper.

Nah. GP/IP procures USMC stuff on a contractual basis. It will say "X number of itemized lots" and they sign for it. It could be pallets of boots to new Cat Dozers that need Demil. Stuff changes and they have only so long to get stuff sold or off the property. Ride the wave that is surplus MVs...

Using a punch and heavy wrench (because flatter and still heavy) didn't do the trick? Cylinder #4 on mine was a SOB to extract as it broke off half way with the special extraction tool. I stuffed the injector hole with shop towels and used a needle nose to get it down in there solid. I had a...

Washed, ground, and painted the base coat on this M35A2. Brown and black to come. I feel if I could get the green a little darker a black Army start would be enough. I may do one like that later.

Absolutely! Families comes with us every year and the museum event is popular as well.

I literally had this problem yesterday and indeed pulled the injector and pull it out with a forceps. Easy to do but a pain to get into.

Got the M543A2 up and running. I've got parts on order to get everything back in operational shape I hope.

I was doing glow plugs today and every single one was swollen or deformed. It was an 09' rebuild with 77 miles on it and it's ridiculous. I've got the special extractor tool and even then I've had one collar rip off and one break in half. I'm 3 for 5 right now. I was really trying to take it...

I received this M35A2 w/w from Jeepsinker yesterday after he went through the truck. 2008 rebuilt engine, G177 tires, air-assist steering, peashooter brake lines, and more. All it needs is A/C and it may be a decent commuter vehicle. :p I plan to get it painted and spiffed up.

I talked to Jeff before he made the purchase and the truck is supposed to have the 3.07 gears installed for his trip unless something changed. I say with that C7 and those gears he will be fine scooting down the highway 60-65 mph with room to spare. I gave him heads up on small tricks, tips, and...

I buy from Hawaii often and know it's a steal until you try to get it home...only your home is much closer. Haha! Congrats on the winning.

IED route clearance was the goal for this Buffalo MRAP. From sources that messed with MRAPS they rolled off the production line due to high demand of the trucks overseas and they couldn't spare any for training so they did the next best thing. I actually found some photos of her sister vehicle...

A quick update since I've had too many irons in the fire. My tire guy came and installed some good 14.00 XZL. The truck was moved and blew the heater coolant hose which was routed along the passenger inside frame to the rear A/C system. It all will be replaced anyway and they just plumbed it...

I disconnected the top plug on the reverse polarity box and it stopped acting up for the time being. Unfortunately I'm dealing with another major issue on this one but the first issue hasn't returned. The M1088A1R had an intermittent no charge light issue but only after it warmed up and the...

Out! Crap.. I mean IN! rofl