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  1. dmetalmiki

    Thought about downsizing

    No ..self Search and collection. (best way by far..)
  2. dmetalmiki

    Russian truck task

    wieght rate typically arround 7.5 tons. tho the brittish equivelant truck is the aec 10 ton!:: pulling the missiles in red square as they did..well THAT was some wieght indeed! I ran with a "train of three" to a show in may..no sweat! and .most impressive..
  3. dmetalmiki

    Russian truck task

    More pics of the russian truck The tyres are 570-30-21 "make = VOLTYRE" and I now have the central tyre inflation system working now..the paint?..OK?.."bits"semi silk black aerosol..::body..(wait 4 it!) one coat techaloid metal (bridge paint primer) yellow(mixed with) blue(mixed with) red...
  4. dmetalmiki

    Russian truck task

    Well this is my new aquasition..(previously posted) I have just finished replacing the clutches!! (two drive plates) and the russian trucks are good to work on.. straight forward nice technology.. NOT ROUGH ENGINEERING as some say!..VERY well laid out.."repair freindly" BUT..(phew!) OHHHHH SOOO...
  5. dmetalmiki

    M881 help

    bearings m881 ITEM in question FRONT wheel bearings.there is NO play in the ball joints.((ALL other items on this truck passed the mot)) FAIL = this problem with the front bearing "tightness"/un allowable free play.<<PRE>>He told me the manual sez tighten to 100 fp! he (also) states that...
  6. dmetalmiki

    M881 help

    Freind has an M881 which has failed the uk MOT (3 times!!) seems the wheels have too much free play in the bearings. over 1/4" top bottom ((wheel tyre)) hand check. The bearings were replaced. SAME problem!! looking at the tm shows NO adjustment possible just torqued up to 100 f.p. and the...
  7. dmetalmiki

    Wrecker toys... er... tools

    wish I had a "wiffle wattsit"!! 4 My M62..(sighhs)
  8. dmetalmiki

    Strongest pulling point?

    pintle strength the hooook! on the back of the m35 is for towing (obviousely!) and trailers up to?? 22000lbs can be pulled..(drawbar "tug" = 7ton ) the fastnings behind the b/retts are just that...tie downs for shipping. fronts..same. lifting eyes. ( to which the a frame is (can be used) for...
  9. dmetalmiki

    My 1st Project- M-62 Wrecker/ 1953

    mi lil' aquasition! I know the feeling..heres..mi lil' aquasition!before and (muchos ard wurk later) After:: more pics later..(towing)
  10. dmetalmiki

    Thought about downsizing

    it is well late! 3.30 and tho dark..I sit in amazement (sippin wine) ..and pleasure just LOOKIN at the stance of that truck..! phew that was a LONG drive tiring, some 120 miles..dark..full story and pics tomorrow..(today later!) oh and YES they ARE stock "ruski" tyres..and the truck is the...
  11. dmetalmiki

    Wiffle tree help

    can anyone tell me if the ((early?)) wiffle tree attatched to the ward la france in picture is the same as modern one used on M62/816 etc? as these seem to have holes for chains in them for lifting (as) in pics sent to me? .and would a wiffle tree (as in pic) permit faccilitate towing without...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Thought about downsizing

    BUT But but ..(surley?) You all DO know how it is?? more pics tomorrow when I figure the camera out..(and how I found it)
  13. dmetalmiki

    Deuce Recovery Gone Good

    Hmm..OR..UNTIL they.......(I pree fer the "old" clunki ones! ) lol
  14. dmetalmiki

    I think I put the wrong gear lube in the transmission

    This is the T.O. for lube I use (brittish army) ((OEP 220)) same as and equivelint is G.O. in all and everything transmission wise. (oep 220 = straight 90 w )
  15. dmetalmiki

    Hello All, New Here!!

    welcome and ditto!
  16. dmetalmiki

    Battery troubleshooting help

    battery prob? the way your orriginal problem happend seems to point at a faulty control (regulater) box. IF you have a "loaf of bread" cutout on the firewall ..suspect the windings in that OR its NOT opening when engine stops. (draining the batts from pull in coil)w ith fully charged batts...
  17. dmetalmiki

    M816 Wrecker dumb question

    easy on M62 Reading that post makes me pleased I got an M62. allmost enuf room to "dance" into the crane seat!
  18. dmetalmiki

    DOLLY BRAKES

    WOW dave p..I'm WELL impressed with that rig in total..(I was dubiouse about using the dolly (I'm making) behind my M62 with my trailer..) but after seeing the LENGTH of your outfit..PHEW! i'm going to give it a shot..will post pics when project finished...do you REALLY get "round (any!)...
  19. dmetalmiki

    Lots of Wrecker owners on here!

    JATONKA HELP J can you PLEASE send me or post a BIG close up pick of the BUMPER vise. I have two BUT both not the correct mill one. does it swivell AND rotate?? and have wire clamp jaw in one of TWO (swiveling) jaws OR the rope grip in the (just below the top(a) single jaw:: previouse quezi...
  20. dmetalmiki

    Lots of Wrecker owners on here!

    of interest kit on my M62 vise on rear deck. and holmes gear.
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