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  1. sandcobra164

    Nhc250 valve injector overhead adjusting

    Mr. Wagner, Just to help clarify in my own head. The injector actuation is pushed down or "closed" for most of the duration of the camshaft and the actuation is lifted or "raised" for the actual injection of fuel into the cylinder. I read your post a few times and that's my take-away but I...
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    M925 Front Axle inter seal problem

    This is actually a pretty enlightening thread. My Deuce never had this issue and my M923 just started doing this, same side. I need to replace my boots but based on input so far, I think I will just put zippers on, clean everything, lube everything, and put some de-splined caps on the fronts...
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    M51a2 dump truck towing capacity

    I've towed MK 14 and MK 18 trailers with a Deuce and had no issues with the brakes. A little slow to get moving but honestly, I don't think my trucks brake shoes ever hit the drum when slowing or stopping. I had no issues with the air system staying up to operating pressure on the truck and I...
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    M916

    Gotta take the KGR out of your signature for that one Ron!
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    M818 registration question in NH

    You can look in the "Conversations" part of the forum for the "VIN Information Thread". If it was an Army truck originally, member bikeman may provide the information in a few days. It's most likely a late 60's or early 70's model truck. For registration purposes, just use the number...
  6. sandcobra164

    MTVR MK 30 Dump Truck Experience

    As many know, the MCLB in Albany took a direct hit from a EF-3 Tornado in the Heart of the area I work in. The last few days have been Awesome!!! I spent a few days driving a Cat M277C skid steer but they ran short of operators so I spent the day in a dump truck! I've driven MTVR's before but...
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    Added gasoline to diesel tank - how much is bad?

    I've only run a gasoline blend once in my NHC-250. My friend blends fuel for his deuce and I topped off with what I thought was 50/50 waste ATF and diesel. What wound up in my truck was about 45 gallons of 47.5/47.5/5 with the 5% being gasoline. It ran fine during the 190 mile trip home from...
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    Official 2016 Georgia Rally Multimedia GMVR16 Thread

    Kaye's Keep once again for me. Sorry Jimma, I know your Daddy always wants you and Chris to get that cabin one year. If it's any consolation, there'll be plenty to eat just like the last two years. Welder1 likes to cook and we always over-pack when it comes to food. As for the video, I...
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    Official 2016 Georgia Rally Multimedia GMVR16 Thread

    I've already booked my cabin for the 3rd weekend of October. Hopefully I've chosen the correct dates.
  10. sandcobra164

    just got a M35A2 Need Some Direction?

    You have been warned the front end is Heavy!! This is my old Deuce buried to the bumper. It has 11R20 Firestone T831 tires which are regarded as "pretty good" off road tires. The ground was pretty saturated due to 8 inches of rain coming down the day before. I felt the rear end digging in...
  11. sandcobra164

    5 ton A1. With A mack engine

    From my research, only 2,500 ENDT 673's made it into the trucks. That figure may be wrong but in either case, a Mack is rare. I contemplated selling a truck with an NHC-250 Cummins in order to purchase an awesome cargo truck with a Mack engine. My primary issue, I use my hardly sought after...
  12. sandcobra164

    Brand new to MV. Just bought a M52a2 dump.

    1. Downshifting should work fine. The trans is a synchro unit in all but 1st. It may simply be in need of an overhaul but I would check / change the oil for starters. 2. Transfer case is a synchro unit. It should shift from high to low and low to high with no perceived issues as long as...
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    Whistler turbo vs. Non-whistler turbo

    Sir, Thumbs up to you for bringing this back up to the top. Truck related as to which is better. I purchased a deuce that had a D turbo, did some horse trading and installed a C turbo. It ran just fine with both but I loved the sound of the "C". I installed a muffler when I first bought it...
  14. sandcobra164

    M923A0/A1 vs. M923A2? (Possible Future M923A0 owner)

    Having owned both and still owning a NHC 250 powered truck, I would lean towards that. In your climate in Alaska however, the 8.3 may be the drivetrain you are after. Either way, you need to let the oil warm once started in such a frigid climate and use a block heater. My NHC 250 started just...
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    M923A2 Cold Start

    2 below makes many things not want to start. I'd imagine a small 3kw generator coupled with a regular battery charger and a block heater would do wonders if left hooked to the truck for about 3 or 4 hours prior to use would do wonders. You can also find 24 volt battery chargers and wire up a...
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    Steel Soldiers MV of the YEAR 2016 - VOTE HERE!

    My youngest son is a "Rail Fan" so we have to go with Ferro! The Calendar he's holding came straight out of a train that was rolling down the tracks. I was on the way to town and saw the headlights of a train to my left down the tracks. We turned around and parked so Briggs could watch the...
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    Steel Soldiers MV of the month 2016 - December VOTE HERE!

    Sir, I think your CUCV II is awesome. I'd like to have one but the Tahoe versions are hard to come across just like a nice M1009 is hard to come across. Maybe one day I'll get one, it'd be a true daily driver MV. I've got larger trucks as well but they only guarantee one thing, they will...
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    Steel Soldiers MV of the month 2016 - December VOTE HERE!

    I think alot of votes were missed due to the website issues during the migration to the new server. I also think that the truck that is currently in the lead is Awesome. An M1070 HET with an M1000 trailer and a HEMMT loaded on deck. He is living the dream in ways most of us mere mortals will...
  19. sandcobra164

    M939 Series vs FMTV Series trucks, Pros and Cons

    A M1078 and M1082 are great trucks when all is right in the world. I don't have ownership experience with the platform but I have spent a lot of time around them with my time in the National Guard. I have been the Proud Operator of an M1089A1 Stewart Stevenson Wrecker which was problematic at...
  20. sandcobra164

    M939 Series vs FMTV Series trucks, Pros and Cons

    I agree with you. I wouldn't have a discussion with you if MTVR's were available as they are absolute beasts! I work at the Marine Corps Base in Albany and am quite familiar with that platform as well.
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