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  1. porkysplace

    Fairbanks morse magneto

    Bad condenser possibly .
  2. porkysplace

    M1009 Continuing Brake Issues

    I've seen quite a bit of it especially with worn drums.
  3. porkysplace

    M1009 Intermittently Dying

    Batteries should move when properly installed , if they are moving by pulling on the cable by hand there could damage under the insulation of the cable.
  4. porkysplace

    M1009 Continuing Brake Issues

    You left out a key compoment that will cause brake locking is worn backing plates.
  5. porkysplace

    M1008 with no lights??

    Read this thread ; No Lights
  6. porkysplace

    Miller big blue 400P failure

    Soak the rods in water and crank the amps up and they will cut just about like a torch.
  7. porkysplace

    Bobbed m923a2 and axles

    It sounds like all you want to keep is the cab .
  8. porkysplace

    M1009 Continuing Brake Issues

    I think first he needs to talk to the guy that did the brakes and confirm what brake fluid was used . I put the brake fluid question out there as it sounds like he took it to a repair shop not familiar with military trucks . And when the OP mentioned "pads" I took it he meant rear shoes as there...
  9. porkysplace

    5 Ton Power Steering Box

    5 Ton Multi power steering
  10. porkysplace

    M1009 Continuing Brake Issues

    Dot 3 and DOT 5 don't mix it turns to a jelly like substance. Mixing Brake Fluids Brake fluid -how to tell which kind you have DOT 3 or DOT 5
  11. porkysplace

    M1009 Continuing Brake Issues

    Did they use DOT 5 brake fluid ?
  12. porkysplace

    M1009 start up isues

    Just a heads up indirect diesels don't like ether , it's a good way to take out the head gaskets .
  13. porkysplace

    M1008 craigslist find

    Others may have a different opinion , but to me the 12v conversion lowers the value .
  14. porkysplace

    I've been DERAILED (removing rail from under bed)

    Yep missed that
  15. porkysplace

    I've been DERAILED (removing rail from under bed)

    Taking 14" out you most likely will have tires hitting the bed when off-road.
  16. porkysplace

    1971 M35A2 Front Axle Boot Replacement

    Front axle seals and boots stepXstep Front axle boot repair Silicone Boot Installation Part 1 Front cv boot replacement labor time Pros and Cons of zipper boots axle boot front axle boot HELP!!!! Axle Boots Front axle boots and seals Front axel boot questions? Front Axle Step X Step
  17. porkysplace

    The green disease is spreading

    I would recommend reading this before operating , it will save you from costly repairs and maybe keep you from sleeping in the truck . A lot of things on these operate different than on civilian trucks and improper use will cause expensive repairs. TM9-2320-272-10.pdf TM9-2320-272-10 Operations...
  18. porkysplace

    Need help identifying "hole" in undercarriage of M925A2 M939

    I bet it was Doghead that told you that. :doghead:
  19. porkysplace

    Supplies for a Long Trip

    Did you buy it from a private sale ? My 1971 came straight from GL and has left and right threads . A lot of people change them to all right hand threads especially during hub flips .
  20. porkysplace

    Need help identifying "hole" in undercarriage of M925A2 M939

    I wouldn't call it a luxury reading the -10 tm , it's more of a necessity as it will save you from some expensive repairs caused by improper use . There are a lot of things on these trucks that don't operate like a civilian truck.
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