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  1. FloridaAKM

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    I am still looking for a good 803 that has eluded me this year. When the time is right, the money & recovery will be ready. Sometimes, the waiting is the best/worst part.
  2. FloridaAKM

    Fort Hood, TX Pick up help

    Ft Hood should allow weapons for the soldiers there on base, but they, as we are, not allowed on base!
  3. FloridaAKM

    Fort Hood, TX Pick up help

    I don't know about Texas Military Posts, but every one I have been to in Georgia & Florida, allows NO weapons on base (reguardless of CWP or CHL). They state that any weapons will be confiscated as contraband if found! Procede @ your own risk. I was faced with an armed (M4) security forces...
  4. FloridaAKM

    M101 Hydraulic Brake Resistance?

    You might want to replace the vent cap & bleed the master cylinder of the contaminated fluid/water mixture before you go any further!
  5. FloridaAKM

    330 miles from New Mexico to Texas

    On my first Deuce & a half, I ran from Blue Ridge, Ga to Gainesville, Fl in one 420 mile trip. It was a trying experiance as I drove up there that morning in a rented car & drove home that day in 12 hours w/ no backup. The good Lord was watching over me that day real closely. Glad to hear that...
  6. FloridaAKM

    Some DUKW's go south for the Summer

    The only one of those I have ever seen is @ Camp Blanding in their front gate display. Yours looks as good or better than theirs & has a chance of being reactivated instead of a static display. Congratulations on the new owners addition to the collection.
  7. FloridaAKM

    M101 Hydraulic Brake Resistance?

    Have you consulted the TM's on that trailer to see what the specs say? I am going on experiance from what I have dealt with, YMMV!
  8. FloridaAKM

    M101 Hydraulic Brake Resistance?

    My experiance with hydraulic/surge brakes is that when you have a load on your trailer & you have to stop, the actuator reacts to the load & slows down the trailer as if it is not even there. With no hydraulic/surge brakes, your trailer & load will push you right thru the stoplight if your...
  9. FloridaAKM

    Hi Yawl from South Carolina

    Welcome aboard & enjoy your stay. Bring your expertise to share with those who need it & gleen what youy need from the rest of us. There are some very good guys here that have a large database of usefull knowledge & then we have access to all the TM's...
  10. FloridaAKM

    Anyone use a Chinese Knock-off starter on the NHC-250 5 ton?

    They are about 50 miles away & MV owners. I have a vendor who runs the route, picks them up & delivers them after repairs are complete. The warrenty issues are never there, since the owners take good care of the starters & the customers. This is for starters, alternators & generators; the owner...
  11. FloridaAKM

    Anyone use a Chinese Knock-off starter on the NHC-250 5 ton?

    Agreeded, get you current starter rebuilt & you won't have a cheap chinese knockoff in your American MV. I have had numerous starters rebuilt over the years by a reputable company & it is an inexpensive way to fix the problem, plus they will backup any warrenty issues that might crop up!
  12. FloridaAKM

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    I had a line on a great looking 803 & it just disappeared with the wind. Keep looking is the best advice I can give. Good luck restoring power & function to your MEP-003a.
  13. FloridaAKM

    Best gear for truck pulls?

    That would be standing room only in the Deuce bed wouldn't it?
  14. FloridaAKM

    Steel Soldiers, users age

    South of 60, but not by much. It's the off road milage combined with cross country that brings on the hurt!
  15. FloridaAKM

    KE5EUA's 818 Build

    Sure enough, the third time is a charm; now we have pictures so we know where you started & how it is progressing! Keep up the good work.
  16. FloridaAKM

    Hi

    Welcome from North Florida. You know you need to get a truck & post pictures, just so we can all critique it. :beer:
  17. FloridaAKM

    My first MV! 1990 M923A2

    Welcome from Florida to the GreenIron Disease. Theres lots to learn & many quite knowledgable folks to help you along the path.
  18. FloridaAKM

    Hello Everyone

    Another shout out from North Florida! OD fever is highly contagious among us & we help to spread it! Welcome aboard!
  19. FloridaAKM

    hi from st pete fl

    Welcome from Gainesville.......Florida that is!
  20. FloridaAKM

    Blew up a battery....

    There is a stormwater propane fired engine where I work. One day, with facing a dead battery, the mechanic pulled & charged the battery for a few hours on high. After replacing the battery (12v not 24v, mind you), he tried to start the pump & the battery exploded blowing acid & plastic case past...
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