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  1. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    Anything below 23 volts and I doubt you will get much of anything. I would say if you are driving 20 miles then take two good batteries with you. Check the ones in there first like I said, have someone hit the switch while you have a meter on them. What does the voltmeter in the truck say? If...
  2. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    You need to check the battery voltage while someone hits the switch. If the voltage does not drop there then the relay is bad. 23 volts is still too low and will cause an increase in amperage across the relay. It may not be enough to burn it but do not hold it to long if it does not start. You...
  3. rickf

    Can I turn an M35 into a family hauling, 5th wheel camper towing rig for under $12K?

    He said M-35 or something similar. What you are suggesting are going to cost close to his budget right off the bat and how are you going to modify it for a large family on the cheap? You would still have to build a 6 door truck. Rick
  4. rickf

    m35a3 wont start

    I am not real familiar with this truck but how do you have 23 volts at the starter but only 12 at the relay? Does it not go through the relay to the starter or is it a low currant relay to a second high currant relay on the starter? No matter, a 12 volt drop under load would indicate to me a...
  5. rickf

    Can I turn an M35 into a family hauling, 5th wheel camper towing rig for under $12K?

    I am glad someone finally added that in. 40 plus year old high maintenance truck with a top SAFE speed of 50 MPH. Note I said SAFE speed, I don't care how fast some of you guy's have gone. No air bags, no rollover protection, no antilock brakes, single stage brakes at that. Hearing protection...
  6. rickf

    Back to square one on the MKT

    I am in no way an expert on these things but isn't an MKT too heavy for 16 inch tires? If I remember correctly a load range E tire is good for maybe 3200 lbs. max.. That would be 6000lb. total, I thought they were heavier than that. Rick
  7. rickf

    M38A1 saved from scrapyard

    And it even came with the bathroom sink!
  8. rickf

    M38A1 saved from scrapyard

    Isn't it amazing that the scrapper would only get maybe 100.00 worth of metal out of it but I am sure he gouged you for substantially more than that. He KNEW you would not let it get crushed. Scrappers are leeches I swear! Yes I know there are a couple of well known members on here who are...
  9. rickf

    Gasoline cooled ignitor unit!

    Things are looking a little crispy in there, especially the coil tower and supply wire. I'll bet that smelled just lovely! Rick
  10. rickf

    Welding question

    First and foremost make sure the metal is clean and free of rust. Do not melt the rod with the flame, the rod should be fed into the puddle. Heat, dip, advance. Heat, dip, advance. As was said practice, and lots of it will make you better but gas welding is a dead art. It is too hot for most...
  11. rickf

    Brief downtime coming today.

    Dang, I missed it? Rick
  12. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    Hallelujah! You made it! It has been a long journey, Congratulations to all. Rick
  13. rickf

    M923a1 alternator voltage gauge readings

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  14. rickf

    M923a1 alternator voltage gauge readings

    Come on guys, give it a freakin break! You are like a bunch of school kids, once you know you are under someones skin you just keep digging trying to get a response. We are all a bunch old hardheaded old bastards and nobody wants to be the first to back down. Let's all just ease up a bit OK?
  15. rickf

    M923a1 alternator voltage gauge readings

    I am sure most of you know why he posted the title that way. Ever since he came on this forum some members have ridden his tail with every question he has asked with the RTFM crap. I, for one, do not blame him for being sarcastic and I give him a lot of credit for even sticking with the forum...
  16. rickf

    Tanks off-loaded from ships on 10 tons from Vietnam

    Looks like that trailer has 4 axles? Times 4 huge tires each! If so do the forward axles turn? Rick
  17. rickf

    Did this fall off my deuce?

    That is a brake return spring from a car or pick-up. Any of your neighbors cars making squealing sounds? Rick
  18. rickf

    SBC Water Pump!

    Water pump has to be part of a closed loop system to work and it is not designed to moved heavy fluids. The heater ports are only a small part of the overall system and will not work alone. Rick
  19. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    OK, I see more pics as I was typing but is it running?????????? The smile would say yes.
  20. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    Has it run yet? I can see guys hanging on the trailer while it is going down the highway doing the run in on the cam! That would even beat out one of my last minute thrashes.:) GD is looking a little stressed! I see one big a**ed party coming when this weekend is over.
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