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Same reason you have tires balanced when a brand new set is installed.

Diesels use high compression to create heat for combustion. Glow plugs, like in the CUCVs, heat up the cylinder chamber and makes this happen easier when extremely cold. Some Engines, like ones in the M939 series, without GPs use highly volatile Ether to help the diesel combust until the...

Replaced POS original alternator with 100A Delco-Remy bought from SS member 74M35A2. Batterys are healthier since they are recharged faster and more complete than the original 60A could ever do. Now after sitting for a few days I turn on battery switch and the needle is just Touching the...

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The tool I use is my truck to drive it to the driveshaft shop. Did my own on my first car a long time ago. Never again.

There is a lot more to the NO-OX-ID than that. To each his own. The trailer forum isn't the place for a grease debate.

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I use the large tubes of it. Bought a lot of it surplus on eBay Have been extremely happy with it. Wish I knew about it before.

http://www.alu.army.mil/alog/issues/MarApr05/reality.html A bit of a read, but very interesting. CUCVs mentioned Didn't find if this has been posted before.

Do the Doghead relay modification. Charge up both battery's Enjoy Truck. Is your voltmeter working?

I have found that dielectric grease crumbles/clumps over time. It's not like a true grease. I Do not use it anymore. Found out through another SS member about the NO-OX-ID electrical grease. Most radio and antenna shops use it. Goverment uses it. Just not on Military rolling stock it seems...

Yes card is required for stock system. but why would you want to get rid of it? Properly maintained stock System works great as is.

Not install the starter unless you committed to buy?!?! That makes absolutely no sense. Starters easy, especially with a lift. Yea, That would make me think twice also.

You can have 5 guys ask the same insurance company about a identical truck. You will get 5 different answers about the exact same truck. You will have to call around to get quotes, IF they will even insure it. Total PITA, but it is what it is.

The newer trucks and trailers (and some older too) have ZERO electrical/anti-corrosion grease on any of the connections. Has been a big problem according to a CW3 maint officer I know. All my trailers had zero electrical grease when I picked them up. My M989A1 is also all LED. Was acting up...

A sub-forum for Generators and related equipment. Then within that you can search for gas, diesel, Kw size etc. or however it's decided. It would be a lot easier than it is now looking and searching for info that isn't genset related

I have a dash camera in all my vehicles. Civy and MV Difference being, in my regular vehicles, I run the dual camera model Garmins. Recording front and rear. Cheap insurance and video/Audio proof

Yes The rifle racks are very handy. I use mine everyday. Passenger mount holds AK (cheap ammo) Drivers holds Stainless Marlin Model 60 Usually Rem 20ga youth In the seat. I was laying my M1A on the dash, but quickly realized that it's way too heavy for that. Glad yours were still there...

I can help only because other members have helped me. Glad it worked.

Just read this whole thread. Any new info? Did the issue ever get resolved?