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  1. porkysplace

    anti freeze overflowing

    You just started a thread on this issue yesterday . You need to keep 1 thread on the issue. What does the temperature gauge read when it starts overflowing? Opening the winter front would probably be a good start . anti freeze leak
  2. porkysplace

    Bad News Georgia HMMWV Owners

    With the Michigan Secratary of State he will most likely need to file FOIA request to get the information and will have to pay for it.
  3. porkysplace

    Bad News Georgia HMMWV Owners

    Michigan began this last year and rescinded titles and plates from HMMWV's including trucks sold in the late 90's also. Michigan limits the width of ORV's on state trails to 50 inches in width . On a county by county basis ORV's can be driven on the shoulder of local roads but are banned from...
  4. porkysplace

    Bought me a M923A2 Today!!!

    RSMS - "readiness sustainment maintenence site". Full reset, at a cost of $65k per truck.
  5. porkysplace

    Bad News Georgia HMMWV Owners

    Your assuming the ones that refuse to title and plate it are incompetent , whereas it could very well be the ones that did title and plate it are the incompetent ones.
  6. porkysplace

    M725 trade for m998 need opinions

    The M725 will be able to plated for on road use . the way states are looking at the M998 that may not be the case in the near future as they are being sold with OFF ROAD ONLY restrictions. Some people are finding ways around this but it doesn't mean the titles and plates won't be recalled at a...
  7. porkysplace

    Bad News Georgia HMMWV Owners

    Post #30 pretty much explains the difference , but keep in mind International Harvester used to make pick-up's heavy trucks and farm tractors all on the same line at the same time . So just because they were coming off the same assembly line don't mean they are built the same.
  8. porkysplace

    Hight of m35a2

    Don't forget to post your findings in this thread to make it useful information for future users.
  9. porkysplace

    m35a3 transfer case r/r

    It should be in one of these two ; TM9-2320-386-24-1-1.pdf TM9-2320-386-24-1-1 Unit, Direct and General Support Maintenance TM for the M35A3 1 of 2. TM9-2320-386-24-1-2.pdf TM9-2320-386-24-1-2 Unit, Direct and General Support Maintenance TM for the M35A3 2 of 2. TM's for the Deuce
  10. porkysplace

    Hight of m35a2

    A 9.00-20 NDT is 41.20 inches in diameter http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-ndcc/ A 395/80-R20 is 44.88 inches in diameter https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=395-85r20-395-80r20 So the tires raise the truck about 2 inches . You should be able to get the heigth of the truck out of...
  11. porkysplace

    Bad News Georgia HMMWV Owners

    It not like it is a new thing for Georgia to stop titling and registering former MV's.:whistle:
  12. porkysplace

    DOT numbers on 5 tons?

    That is probably your best bet . Sanilac, Lapeer and Tuscola counties are the worst in the state for truck enforcement , all of them have county motor carrier officers who want to ensure enough revenue that their jobs don't get cut.
  13. porkysplace

    DOT numbers on 5 tons?

    With Farm Plates it looks like you need DOT numbers > http://www.mnla.org/files/u2/2011.FarmerGuide.pdf From the above link: 9 M ichigan F a r M e r ’ s T r a n s p o r T a T i o n g u i d e b o o k December 2010 VEHICLE STANDARDS Vehicle Identification (FMCSR 390.21) If the vehicle meets...
  14. porkysplace

    DOT numbers on 5 tons?

    Anything over 10,000 lbs is considered commercial in michigan the MPSC don't need a reason to stop you to check your paper work they have more authority than the state police.
  15. porkysplace

    DOT numbers on 5 tons?

    If your in the trucking business it your job to know the laws of the states your running in . If got off without a stack of tickets here in michigan your D** lucky . No DOT numbers or DOT reflective tape will get you pulled over every time here . Commercial pick-ups with trailers even require...
  16. porkysplace

    Head bolt (nut) tool

    You can make one , also info on how to torque them in this thread. 7/8 wrench with 1/2 drive for M35 A2 head bolts
  17. porkysplace

    Searched and Googled, what is lug nut torque on 1994 M1079 ?

    No the link doesn't work . And just a heads up your not suppose to advertise (except vendors) or list things for sale in siglines
  18. porkysplace

    Busted Backing Plate for rear brakes

    The GM part number is in the parts TM any good parts house should be able to cross it to their part number.
  19. porkysplace

    Busted Backing Plate for rear brakes

    Should be 4 nuts that hold the backing plate on the studs in the axle housing . Unless the threads got damaged somehow it should be straight forward bolt off / bolt on . Also the steel brake line could be a problem , but thats a easy replacement also.
  20. porkysplace

    Ways to make extra money with an M1078

    Keep in mind when you start to charge for your services it becomes a "commercial truck" . Once you figure the the costs for commercial plates , insurance , DOT regulations , CDL ect. you will find it costs more than you can make.
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