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  1. porkysplace

    Sheared Ground bolt off starter while installing ground harness

    When they start to get tight go back the other way and put some penetrating oil on it and keep working it back and forth, don't force them.
  2. porkysplace

    Legality of Passengers In Cargo Bed of MV's in MI?

    I guys from town here I know that went down a couple years ago go tickets for improper plates , their cars were registered with plates from the year of manufacture ( a option similar to no plate on HMV's , even know the plates were registered to the car , 1 was a 1968 with a 1968 plate the other...
  3. porkysplace

    Legality of Passengers In Cargo Bed of MV's in MI?

    The Woodward cruise go through mulitiple jurisdictions and from what I understand from some car guys in my area that have gone down there a lot of the LEO's down there have no clue on any of the historical vehicle laws in michigan let alone on riding in the back of a truck .
  4. porkysplace

    Legality of Passengers In Cargo Bed of MV's in MI?

    Generally it means owned by the military , as once they are sold they are considered former military vehicles or for the michigan plate laws historic military vehicles . So not being a lawyer I would say , no it doesn't include historic military vehicles.
  5. porkysplace

    M54 steering leak

    Eastern Surplus has gasket kits to re-seal your box. https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDetails/2071/M54-Steering-Gear-Box-Seal-Kit
  6. porkysplace

    Winter is coming... Ether start questions!

    If you have a electric controlled ether start system it doesn't matter how long you hold the button as it is a metered spay and only sprays a minimal of ether each time you push it. For question 2 of post #1. You can weight the cylinder to determine how much is left . from Quick Starts...
  7. porkysplace

    First production date of M35A2 multi fuel trucks

    There is some information towards the end of this article by David Doyle on the years of the motors. Deciphering the codes: Kaiser-Jeep and AM ... - Military Trader
  8. porkysplace

    Anyone know the tire sizes on the MAXXPRO in the pics?

    395/85R20 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/maxxpro-specs.htm
  9. porkysplace

    M939 Axle Nut questions

    Like this thread easily found with the search function. 5 ton axle nut size It can also be found in the TM's. Listed in the special tools section.
  10. porkysplace

    M939 Axle Nut questions

    PM member 319 , he sells the sockets.
  11. porkysplace

    New shop van owner

    Welcome to SS. Your going to need to download and save the TM's to your computer , you will be needing them. Link to TM's : TM's for the DeuceYou will also want to read this thread and build a power bleeder. Deuce Power Bleeder R4x4 Style
  12. porkysplace

    Thank u 4 Thanking me.

    Not if it has a 6.2 in it.
  13. porkysplace

    How much is my M37 worth?

    He doesn't know the year , so my guess is it doesn't have a title.
  14. porkysplace

    Generator Sizing for 550sqft Cabin?

    I see in your first post it has county water , since it has a easement for water they should be able to bury the electric also .
  15. porkysplace

    So can a LMTV pull out a stuck excavator?

    Generally I would tend to agree except he said it was a rental unit and most rental units have the power turned down so low they fill the bucket with soft clay.
  16. porkysplace

    Won an auction, waiting for the EUC to clear on my M998

    If it is your 1st EUC it could be much longer than 12 weeks also. this thread will give you a idea ; EUCs from recent GovPlanet Auctions
  17. porkysplace

    M101 covers

    Sounds like you need a set of quick-tach forks for the front bucket.
  18. porkysplace

    Generator Sizing for 550sqft Cabin?

    You may want to contact the power company also , they may have a clause in the power agreement for his property to provide service trough his property to neighboring properties . When I checked into have power run to my hunting property it was one of the first things they mentioned as even with...
  19. porkysplace

    Generator Sizing for 550sqft Cabin?

    Look into having the electric line buried , it costs a little more up front but it is less likely to have power outages.Without knowing the size of the air conditioner a 5-7k honda or similar should work , they can also be upgraded to run on propane and are fairly quiet.
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