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  1. NDT

    M1078 gear change transmission program

    Finally! Thanks for the post. Can you estimate when Rockwell became Meritor or Axletech or whatever the evolution has been??
  2. NDT

    FMTV VIN Decoder

    Not sure where I got this but figured now is a good time to share it.
  3. NDT

    Is a 96 6.5 turbo a good candidate for rebuild?

    Stipulate the blocks must not be cracked.
  4. NDT

    LDS427 Head gasket help

    Will, I thought the cracks between the valves met serviceability criteria? Not sure where I read that, I think it is from 1960's -34 .
  5. NDT

    LDS427 Head gasket help

    Weldit, thanks for posting the pictures. That is unmistakably a LDS427 engine and an early 1960's M35A2 (low headlights) that was never used by the military in the 1980's and later. Pictures are no substitute for very careful examination in person, but I would say the head gasket blew because...
  6. NDT

    Quote for LMTV Atlanta georgia to Eugene oregon

    Ron, can you work up a flat rate to remove dead LMTVs from ATC to your AO and then later load it on a drop deck trailer?
  7. NDT

    LDS427 Head gasket help

    If the head does not have grooves cut from the fire rings or hideous cracks around the injector holes, I would run them no prob. Just verify flatness.
  8. NDT

    Tapatalk issues

    I just got an iphone (yesterday) and it keeps asking me to download the TT app. I have been accessing SS in the usual web manner. Do I want to use TT?
  9. NDT

    M1070 Tech & Tips

    Hey DieselFreak, good that you are back, was wondering what happened to you what with all the "issues" at Ft Hood a while back.
  10. NDT

    FMTV Highway Speed

    Can someone share the regear option. Axletech ??? from which MRAP?
  11. NDT

    LMTV recovery and failure, home now

    This article relates to the original driveshaft problem (and numerous other design flaws uncovered). Lots of folks always wondered how S&S managed to score the FMTV contract, as they had never built a highway truck from scratch in the history of the company.
  12. NDT

    LMTV recovery and failure, home now

    So it sounds like there is some kind of latent age-related defect in the powertrain that can manifest at any time resulting in lockup and the driver being thrown through the windshield at 58 MPH? I won't be buying one of these after all. EDIT: I no longer think the above statement is true.
  13. NDT

    correct GPS for HMMWV ?

    Just got my DAGR in today and boy am I confused about how to use it. It would appear that lots has changed since I took land nav class.
  14. NDT

    LMTV recovery and failure, home now

    No oil in the pumpkin. Had this happen on a Jeep once.
  15. NDT

    M915 A1 Remove some leafs in rear?

    With the Hendrickson walking beam rear, you might as well bolt the axles to the frame. Maybe some spring flex at 60,000 lbs. If you want a better ride, remove the entire bogie and replace it with air-ride from a newer truck.
  16. NDT

    Travails of moving Armor #2... Leopard 1 and Swiss Pz61 are home! WARNING LONG!

    How did the trucks make it going DOWN the steep hill at Jacques place? I have heard stories of many trucks burning up engines and clutches going UP the hill making deliveries there.
  17. NDT

    Evidence of FMTV Driveshaft rework by S&S

    See the "D" stamped onto the main data plate? That means that Stewart and Stevenson has performed rework to prevent the driveshaft from flying off. This was an early defect that caused the entire fleet to be limited to 30 MPH for years. All trucks should have been fixed.
  18. NDT

    M105a2 question

    I wouldn't be surprised if some manufacturer in some favored congressional district is turning them out. I think over the years DOD has bought 10 M105 trailers for every truck there is to pull one.
  19. NDT

    Vin number and year m939

    Study the GL auction pictures for information on the main data plates of trucks coming up for sale. That will give you an idea to bracket in a build year.
  20. NDT

    M916/M920 parts help and tech manual needed

    All manuals incl. LO available for download on JATonkaM35.com website.
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