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  1. rickf

    4th Annual WWII and Veterans Weekend June 17th, 18th, 19th 2011

    WHOA! Easy there Hatman. I have a very open mind. As I read the first part of your reply I was very interested in the other side of the story, then you slammed the door with the second part! I have kids, there is ALWAYS another side to the story. I only posted that as an observation not a fact...
  2. rickf

    4th Annual WWII and Veterans Weekend June 17th, 18th, 19th 2011

    This showed up on the G838 board also so I did a little searching and I came up with this note from the Arsenal of defense website. Read paragraph two and three. Sounds like a little conflict there with ex members? Arsenal of Democracy Motorpool Official Correspondence...
  3. rickf

    Bringing to Aberdeen 2011

    Carnac, Tried to find you but every time I headed your way I got side tracked by something or somebody. I was right next to Maddawg and he told me where to look for you but................ Oh well, there is always next year. Rick
  4. rickf

    Bringing to Aberdeen 2011

    Keep in mind that it was raining Saturday morning and the forecast was for heavy rain later in the day. I think that influenced some of the vendors. I had a buyer for an item my neighbor had but he never even set up on Sat. so the item did not get sold. I did notice a couple of vendors missing...
  5. rickf

    Bringing to Aberdeen 2011

    Well the trip home was much better than the trip down. Lost a trailer bearing and spent 4 hours on the side of 295 repairing it. I want to thank Dudley for setting me up with the spot and I will definitely be back for next year. The food was fantastic. I did not get to meet as many SS guys as I...
  6. rickf

    welder purchase questions

    If you go with a Lincoln 180 series make sure you get the 180C. The "C" stands for commercial and has a MUCH higher duty cycle. You will not find the C at Lowes or Home Depot, You will have to go to a welding supply. Unless you are welding 1/2" a lot then the 180C is a really good machine. Rick
  7. rickf

    Locking Diff

    Travis, I am sorry if I upset you, that was not my intention. I am not questioning your credentials and I want to thank you for your service to the country. I did not come here for a fight, I fought my battles many years ago in a jungle far away. I apologize to anyone I have offended here. Over...
  8. rickf

    Locking Diff

    Travis, Please tell me you do not believe what you find on Google?! Ask most anyone over 55 if they have done this. I do not know how old you are but you really need to think outside of the engineering box. I am not going to continue to debate it. If I have time I will copy the section in the...
  9. rickf

    Rapco paint at Aberdeen?

    Army jeep parts will have it but as was said, they sell out fast. There may be other places to get Gillespie paint but at the show, no hazmat. Yes you pay a little more for it but nowhere what you pay for a hazmat delivery charge. Rick
  10. rickf

    Locking Diff

    OK, This will be my last post on this subject because I can see the mechanical engineer in you is not looking at this with an open mind. I am not saying that holding the brake will give you an instant locker. What I am saying is this, IF your brakes are adjusted correctly and you apply some, not...
  11. rickf

    Locking Diff

    Works just fine with opens, done it many times. It is also well documented in many off road books dating back 40 plus years. Rick
  12. rickf

    Locking Diff

    This is a tried and proven method of gaining traction. Been done for more years than most of us have been alive. It forces the differential to transfer some of the power to the unloaded wheel. This is done by way of equalizing the force between the wheels by using the brakes. Rick
  13. rickf

    Rapco paint at Aberdeen?

    If Cabell does not have it then Army Jeep Parts carries it but you might want to call them before the show since I have never seen gray there. They only bring the most common colors unless you call ahead of time. Rick
  14. rickf

    Please don't be this guy(pics inside)

    OH MAN! You had to bring up that speedo picture! That pick up is right around the corner from my house, (ask EMD and Ferro) and that kind of rig does not surprise me around there. The local cops would not bother it, they don't want to get out of their cars. Staties on the other hand would have a...
  15. rickf

    jump starting cucv with a civy

    You can only jump one battery at a time. You would hook the cables to you civvie normally and to the cucv to pos and neg on ONE battery only! Hook directly to the terminals on ONE battery, do not hook grond to body. Charge that battery for a little while then switch to other battery. There is no...
  16. rickf

    my wifes new ride, M38A1

    Another little trick is after you get it good and clean dust it down with baby powder and it will show any leaks pretty quickly. Rick
  17. rickf

    ASK up-armored doors

    Originality does not seem to be an issue since he already has a Duramax in it. I do agree that the steel armor is a waste if it is not original because any value added by it is subtracted by the engine swap. If you have to do it then go with aluminum so you still have a fairly safe vehicle...
  18. rickf

    Blew a head gasket

    It has been a long time since I did one but if I remember correctly the balls are two different sizes in there and they have to alternate small-large. The difference is very small so you have to measure each one. Originally they were different color but not after years of use. Rick
  19. rickf

    NEED Pictures of a M1008 Engine

    That seems to be a VERY common complaint on this site anymore, a lot of criticism and not much help. I was told in an e-mail by Chris that things were going to change. Guess not. This is supposed to be a help forum not a private club, as was mentioned if you can't help don't comment. Those...
  20. rickf

    Speedometer-challenge

    Double post, senior moment.
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