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  1. porkysplace

    Time for everyone's favorite game: identify this leak!

    Great thread title , that will really help people with similar problem in the future find the answer using the search function of the site.
  2. porkysplace

    1953 M37 parts

    Can't post to the classifieds? Here is a thread explaining the changes and how post ads in the classifieds. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ship-Explained
  3. porkysplace

    "How-to" for inspecting bearings/hub/axle?

    Welcome to SS from michigan. Here is a link to the technical manual for the M416 ; M416 tm9-2330-251-14 Oct. 1970 Edit. don't take those bolts apart they hold the brake backing plate on . You need to remove the round cap in the center of the axle in picture #1, it should pry out with a...
  4. porkysplace

    What happened to all the auctions?

    The only "special tool" you need to rebuild the cylinders are the spanner wrenchs to get the end of the cylinder out. They are available at your local case dealer and not all that expensive . I don't know how many sizes there are on the SEE but my 580 SK only has 2 or 3 different sizes . edit ...
  5. porkysplace

    Source for 6TL Battery

    My deuce came from auction with 2 year old Interstate 6TL's in it , they lasted another 6 years before I had to replace them.
  6. porkysplace

    Finally found heavy service and technical manuals for the CAT 3116 !

    Are they copyrighted ? If it is a official caterpiller manual it probably is and they are going to want their cut.
  7. porkysplace

    Upgrading a CUCV's max towing capacity?

    Maybe the reason they are " Junk " is more of a attitude problem with some of the people that build them. Most of the major road contractors in this area are F450's and F550's due to low maintenance costs over the crap Government Motors is rolling out of a plant 40 miles south of here.
  8. porkysplace

    Making the drive from Los Angeles to Anchorage, Any suggestions on stuff to bring?

    Well your not going to drive up the the check point without a bunch of things done a head of time and get in. They also have a long list of misdemeanor convictions that will prohibit you from entry without prior approval ( usually 6 to 12 months from what so guys on a bridge crew from michigan...
  9. porkysplace

    Making the drive from Los Angeles to Anchorage, Any suggestions on stuff to bring?

    Your not getting into Canada with that one.
  10. porkysplace

    Making the drive from Los Angeles to Anchorage, Any suggestions on stuff to bring?

    You might want to pick-up one of those cheap 1000 watt generators with the built-in 12v charger .
  11. porkysplace

    Dump Truck Operations: Pay Attention

    My guess is he had the tailgate unpinned at the top and pinned with the braces that make it a chute , if the brackets were fold and stored against the box and the top hinge pins in it should be a issue. As quickfarms stated it's common practice here also to dump over the drawbar of the pup with...
  12. porkysplace

    shipping of humvee info please.

    HMMWV Trailering
  13. porkysplace

    Time starter relay for anti-theft...?

    That's why they sell comprehensive insurance ( fire, theft, vandalism ) .
  14. porkysplace

    Gen1 Light and Small Fire

    It doesn't look like that one is fail proof either since he posted he carries a spare in the glove box.
  15. porkysplace

    Gen1 Light and Small Fire

    So what is the part number for this magic plug and play relay ? Or are you just going to criticize someone else's solution without any solution you claim to have ?
  16. porkysplace

    Hello from LI, NY

    Welcome from, michigan . Just a heads up there is no strength in concrete blocks on their side it is a dangerous way to use them .
  17. porkysplace

    Low oil pressure causes

    A brand new crank and bearings can be out of spec once bolted together , they can by to tight or to loose . The rod and main bearing journals also effect the clearance of the bearings . That is why you need to plastigauge each bearing and record the findings to see if they are within allowable...
  18. porkysplace

    Low oil pressure causes

    Because even if you mic'ed all the new parts you still don't know how many thousandths clearance you have once they are torqued down.
  19. porkysplace

    Low oil pressure causes

    So the machine shop put it together ?
  20. porkysplace

    Low oil pressure causes

    Did you PLASTIGAUGE the bearings or just throw it together ? http://www.plastigaugeusa.com/how.html
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