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  1. porkysplace

    Help moving M818 from Torrington CT 18 miles to Woodbury CT

    How far are you moving it ? Sitting 8-12 years there could be issues with the brakes being rusted to the drums , wheel bearings needing service , if it has moved the grease could be rock hard . If by any chance it would start it is going to need a complete brake service . Do you know any...
  2. porkysplace

    Headlights and running lights not turning on

    Pay $15 a year as a premium member and you can make it almost anything you want.
  3. porkysplace

    Headlights and running lights not turning on

    You might want to add some basic information like what model truck your working on. Different models have different quirks.
  4. porkysplace

    Hydraulic Head O-rings cross reference

    Post # 6 of this thread has the sizes . Hyd.Head Replacement
  5. porkysplace

    East coast to West coast trip - Free part taxi - standby assistance requested

    For a temporary fix , with 2000 miles ahead the air dryer needs to be serviced .
  6. porkysplace

    A2 vs A3 crashed in the driveway-the aftermath

    Running the chain through a piece of heavy walled pipe probably would have keep this from happening .
  7. porkysplace

    M1031 down. Need a part.

    But shouldn't the truck be able to move if the transfer case is in 4wd? Not with it disassembled and if there isn't any fluid it in, it won't move ? the transmission needs to be full for the truck to move , the transfer case can be empty it will move a short distance but cause damage.
  8. porkysplace

    M1031 down. Need a part.

    There is a seal between the transmission and transfer case , if that fails it will fill the transfer case with the transmission fluid. The dipstick is to check the transmission fluid , there is a plug in the transfer case to check and fill the fluid there . You could have lost all fluid in both...
  9. porkysplace

    emergency fuel shut off valve

    It might help if you include some basic information like what kind of truck and motor. Taking a guess here : fuel shut off valve for the cummins 250 emergency fuel shut off valve needed!!!! emergency fuel shutoff valve question emergency fuel valve
  10. porkysplace

    M1008 wont start

    Starter could be getting bad , cables could be corroded under the insulation . TM 9-2320-289-20 Table 2-3. Mechanical Troubleshooting ENGINE ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK Step 1. See Electrical Troubleshooting malfunction #42. If engine still will not crank, notify your supervisor. SLOW CRANKING OR...
  11. porkysplace

    M1008 wont start

    How long ago were they tested ?
  12. porkysplace

    M923A1 was broken down.

    What did the oil look like after it shut down , was it over full ? 6 days would give a internal coolant plenty of time to leak into the oil .
  13. porkysplace

    Good News!

    It is pretty clear with your threads and posts you didn't come here for help . You seem to have come to bash IP/Gov/Planet. Michigan has been a very MV friendly state , you walk into your local SOS office with proper paperwork apply for a new title give the $25 bucks and walk out with a...
  14. porkysplace

    M1008 wont start

    Charge the battery , they should be closer to 27-28 volts
  15. porkysplace

    HMMWV Battery / Requirements

    That's what I paid ($125) at General Jims last year . mlacek I would guess even at that price shipping from michigan would wipe out any savings .
  16. porkysplace

    What to Look for When Buying an M923

    This will help : Check List Before buying M939 variant trucks.I would also recommend reading the -10 TM before looking to get familiar with the operation of the truck . The more you educate yourself on the truck the better you will be at inspecting. You can download all the TM's here for free ...
  17. porkysplace

    I like to dive head first into ownership, how about you?

    It depends on why it won't shift . no oil. smoked bearings ect . would make it unsafe to drive
  18. porkysplace

    Port Mechanic - HMMWVs

    Present Conflict Vehicles TMs Find TM's related to Present Conflict Vehicles in this forum. Which includes HMMWV, FMTV, and Heavy Armored trucks. - No posting of threads
  19. porkysplace

    Titling and licensing Humvee for the road?

    The HMMWV being sold are not to be titled and for off-road use only , buyers must sign a paper agreeing to this . If you want one for the road buy one that is already titled. I suspect this thread will get locked like these other ones. Question about HMMWV paperwork and what it really means ...
  20. porkysplace

    What is occasional personal use in WI?

    I guess you need to call Wisconsin DOT to complain it's their rule .
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