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  1. NDT

    What should I pay for it?

    Ideally $500, but may have to go to $1500 due to the winch inherent value.
  2. NDT

    Mid-roadtrip NEED LMTV tires, I-90 anywhere between SD, WY, MY, ID or WA

    25% should make it home, 395s aren't that bad. 20" tires have become a military only thing as of late. Hopeless to find a 20" super single at roadside tire shops. I don't think speed has much to do with wear.
  3. NDT

    Mid-roadtrip NEED LMTV tires, I-90 anywhere between SD, WY, MY, ID or WA

    If the issue is your front axle, check toe in with a crude method and set to zero if needed.
  4. NDT

    M1078 No Start...Not even trying.

    Neutral state is software driven, the VIM relay is how the software communicates the start engine permissive.
  5. NDT

    4 cyl M-series waterproof distributor caps (M38, M38A1, M151, L-head, F-head, etc.)

    Yes the caps suck as well. The high voltage jumps through porosity or cracks in the cap rather than firing the plug. I rely on my dwindling supply of NOS parts. Very frustrating.
  6. NDT

    My old M275 needs turn signals.

    Simplest was to do this is to obtain a turn signal lever, flasher module, and the short harness that connects the two and install in your truck. Next, run new wires from the flasher module to the four lamp units at the corners of the tractor. Then, using the wire marker id chart, make your...
  7. NDT

    What exactly was done with this MSE modification? M101A2

    Pretty sure it means Mobile Subscriber Equipment. Army had some crude cellular com setups around that time with shelters in HMMWVs that needed to haul auxiliary equipment.
  8. NDT

    Looking at a 1952 M38A1

    Whats the vin? That will answer the year question quick.
  9. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I think trying to get the 395s balanced is a hopeless endeavor especially over the thanksgiving weekend. Army never did, Stewart & Stevenson never did either.
  10. NDT

    Looking at a 1952 M38A1

    Looks good, worth $8-10K. It's been somewhat restored it would appear.
  11. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    YES!!!! Inter (between) Axle Differential. All modern 18 wheelers have it and a pneumatic lockout on the dash to control it. MTV has it but engagement is automatic.
  12. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    You are correct. Mode actuates a solenoid which engages the interaxle differential lock. OK, not clear on a few things, do you have up and down motion on your pinion exiting the rear of the center differential? Were your U joints out of phase on the rear rear driveshaft?
  13. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Not strange at all, that is the interaxle differential, Wes is not familiar with those 'cause his old school 5 ton doesn't have one.
  14. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Progressive Commercial insures my and snowtrac's FMTVs. Is this still up in the air? Really need to park the truck if uninsured.
  15. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    You would have to engage the inter axle differential lock, which puts the truck in "mode" (off road driving).
  16. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Option if center pumpkin is crapping out: limp to Many, Louisiana to MTP drivetrain and leave the truck there for repairs. Get a rental car at nearby Ft Polk. Drive to Houston, fly home then come back when repaired.
  17. NDT

    Engine Choice?

    I think a HMMWV pull out GEP 6.5 is a good option. Don't get a GM made 6.5 due to the cracks issue.
  18. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Each driveshaft needs to be phased with itself only, ie forward and rear ujoint in same plane. Up down wobble of any pinion is bad news.
  19. NDT

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I would expect that as the middle axle has extra gearset that raises the driveshaft. If nothing is grinding, howling, or slinging oil, press on.
  20. NDT

    Next Dutch salvage yard

    6 ton White 666 ECT is the intended tractor for that trailer. 202 horsepower.
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