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I repaired a leaking fuel line on my M35A3 and replaced both belts. These were the original belts since they had yellow paint on them from CAT and I should have replaced them much earlier. Fuel line repair was no problem - took about an hour working slow. Replacing the two belts was a real...

Welcome home. Keep us posted on your progress with the bikes. I've contemplated trying to get one of those. Very good posts.

You don't need to take the truck to a CAT dealer or mechanic to clean out the check valve. The check valve has nothing to do with the CAT 3116 engine. If you have minimal mechanical skills, you can clean the check valve yourself. If not, any decent mechanic can clean the check valve if you...

Changing the crankcase oil on a frequent basis will eliminate problems with fuel diluting the oil. I have an MEP003A, which is a 10 KW unit that serves as a whole-house backup and is used on a fairly frequent basis. I have never had issues concerning wet-stacking but I still change the oil...

When is the last time you cleaned out the check valve on the fuel line on top of the fuel tank? There is nothing but a screen on the fuel intake in the tank and crud plugs up the check valve. This is a very poor design. The symptoms are white smoke from the exhaust and lack of power, until...

A large genset like you are talking about is way to big for backup for a house. A genset that big will be a major fuel hog. You will end up with major wetstacking since the genset won't ever have a large load. Also, you don't want a 3-phase only genset anyway. If you tap into one leg to get...

When I picked up my first GL Deuce from Fort Indiantown Gap years ago, I sanded down the paint covering the bumper numbers to determine what unit the truck came from. I then googled that unit and found contact information. I then placed a telephone call to that unit and asked for history...

I occasionally have that happen. I routinely copy the text I've typed, especially on long posts. Then if it happens, all you need to do is log in and past your text. A whole lot easier than re-typing a long post.

That deuce looks very good. I'm impressed! If I had a barn that big I would lose control. I would really like an FV 432. I am very jealous.

You said the problem occurs when the engine heats up. Are you saying that when you first start the engine and before it warms up, the brakes work fine and there is no noise or vibration?

Make sure you PM the truck thoroughly prior to leaving. Check everything. Take tools with you and extra fluids. Stop frequently and check tire pressures, etc. In case of difficulties along the way, ask for help on SS. I have enjoyed similar long recovery trips. Waynesville, NC is a...

You need to add the M38 to you Signature List!

I think you did real good with that find, assuming the price was right. It doesn't look like it would take much to finish that project.

Here is a copy of the wiring schematic for an A2. Hope this helps.

I made a ~70 mile trip in my M35A3 today, dropping off a load at the Transfer Station and picking up a load of plywood at Mountain Building Supply n Blairsville. After arriving back home and letting the engine idle to cool the turbo, I noticed that I had a small stream of diesel fuel pouring...

Your cover looks quite good. I have a M105A2 with the solid green vinyl cover. I'm going to try the same thing. First I need to get some tears repaired. When I got the trailer from Fort Riley, the cover appeared to be new. Unfortunately, a bear decided to see what was inside and tore off...

Likely it was split from freezing water. When I got my M149A2, both the rear and front faucets and a brass T were split and had to be replaced. I found the faucets on Ebay. The front was NOS and ~$35.00 and the rear was NOS and ~$25.00. I've seen the rear faucets on Ebay off and on for...

You can place a 4 X 4 across the doors and use a jack with an appropriately sized and shaped board on top of the jack to push up large dents. However, if the metal is stretched, it will likely come back down, or if you push up too much, you will have a hump. It was not uncommon for GIs to...

I've done that a lot, moving equipment around the country. I've mostly used Mayflower, but I suspect almost all of them will do it. I have saved a lot of money shipping things when I have done this. They like a full van and even a little revenue for the space is better than nothing. If the...

When I shut down my MEP003a, I first disconnect the entire load via my 400-amp manual transfer switch. I don't reduce the load in the house prior to shutdown. I then let the genset run with no load for 10 - 15 minutes to let it cool down and then shut it down via the switch. I never reduce...