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  1. porkysplace

    New Michigan License Plate Law for MV's Passes

    $500 a year for a 24,000# gvw plate for unrestricted use , it's all about money .
  2. porkysplace

    New Michigan License Plate Law for MV's Passes

    How did you get it titled as a station wagon ? It should either have a GVW plate or historic plate since it weighs over 10,000 pounds . The MPSC out of the Tri-City post will confiscate a improper plate and impound the truck until you get the correct plates . They got my brother with a 1 ton...
  3. porkysplace

    HMMWV - Brake question

    You need to read this TM , it is the operators manual . TM-9-2320-280-10.pdf TM-9-2320-280-10 Operators manual for the M998 series truck. June 1991
  4. porkysplace

    M934A2 "Van" specifications?

    Your post is a little confusing are you planing on hanging it from the floor of the van body ? If so it probably won't handle it. If you build a cradle that supports it from underneath and attaches to the truck frame you should be fine.
  5. porkysplace

    Supplies for a Long Trip

    Don't forget to add a high dollar limit credit card to the list.
  6. porkysplace

    HMMWV - Brake question

    A good first step is diagnosis of the problem before spending money on parts it may or may not need. Also download and save the TM's to your computer , here is a link to them . TM's for the M998 series Parking brake covered in TM-9-2320-280-20-2.pdf Chapter 7 page 705
  7. porkysplace

    Brake problems??????????

    Do you have one of these ? If not it is a low to build one. Deuce Power Bleeder R4x4 Style Post #2 of this thread has the order to bleed for a 6x6 (just bypass the part for middle axle on a bobber. It also lists the needed TM's Bleeding Brakes after Wheel Cylinder Replacement
  8. porkysplace

    Brake problems??????????

    Bleed the air-pac first then the farthest wheel and work back.
  9. porkysplace

    Tulsa winch?

    For the PTO linkage ? There are drawings in the parts TM TM9-2320-209-20P.pdf page 604
  10. porkysplace

    Brake lights not working

    So did you get your brake lights working ? It makes the thread useful to others when you post the solution to your problem when fixed.
  11. porkysplace

    I have the itch for the five ton

    Welcome to SS , I'm guesing your looking at a M923 or M925 they are part of the M939 series truck . Here is a link to the operators manual for that series truck , it will help you with the different models and give some knowledge of them when you go shopping . TM9-2320-272-10.pdf...
  12. porkysplace

    M931 a2 from Columbus Ohio to nm

    Have you tried Rounders Logistics for a quote ? We can Transport it!
  13. porkysplace

    My M998 finally made it home!

    Not to hi-jak this thread , but this is a great thread on closing auction prices ( keep in mind HWWMV's are sold as off-road only ). Closing Auction Prices In Review
  14. porkysplace

    Just a reminder for Newbe's

    WOT = wide open throttle
  15. porkysplace

    Thinking Of Purchasing M923 In Maine

    Welcome to SS , For $7500 the truck should have recent service (oil change, filters , fresh gear oil in the axles and transfer case). This sounds like a flipper that doesn't do a thing to them if it missing the fuel tank cap and looks like it was dragged off a trailer and put up for sale ...
  16. porkysplace

    Picture of exhaust mount

    Power for auxiliary lights.
  17. porkysplace

    1976 Canadian 5/4 ton - New acquisition

    The Np203 and NP205 had basicly the same gear ratios in these years. NP203 high 1.00:1 low 2.01:1 Weight: ~ 200 lbs. NP205 high 1.00:1 low 1.96:1 Weight: 130 - 140 lbs dry.
  18. porkysplace

    M931A2 won't air up over 80 psi

    Possibly the governor on the air compressor.
  19. porkysplace

    CUCV - No start with smoke from the wiring

    You should look in the mirror. Obviously you missed something. Possible causes are poor workmanship in the relay install such as poor grounding or wire connection. You took little to no effort to diagnosis the problem before starting a NEW thread and blaming the Doghead relay mod . Maybe it...
  20. porkysplace

    Large tire questions

    Yep, and over width permits a generally only good for daylight hours ( at least they are here in michigan ).
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