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    Sherman-Williams CARC. Where in OKC, OK to buy?

    Sherwin-Williams CARC. Where in OKC, OK to buy? Where can I buy in OKC? Issues? I just want the green only. Color codes I have are a few years old (from old SS post) Any changes ? Thank you
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    M1008 Starter sticking issue

    Had exact thing happen about a week ago Turned out it was a bad brand new 24v solenoid Installed new one 24v Problem solved I had already completed the doghead mod before this happened
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    1987 M1008A1 (aka Money Pit) from Ft. Hood

    That actually made me laugh out loud Good answer
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    1987 M1008A1 (aka Money Pit) from Ft. Hood

    Oh, I forgot All but two bed bolts were gone. ......and when replaceing the glow plugs, most were swelled and two barely came out. One broke off and had to remove injector to get it. FUN! I wish this truck could talk...........
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    1987 M1008A1 (aka Money Pit) from Ft. Hood

    Ft. Hood recovery, most fluids full and full tank of fuel Bent driveshaft and missing items not listed (already covered in another thread) Get to work to bring it back to life and discover the whole ignition wiring harness has been replaced. New fuse box and all. Nothing hooked up. No starter...
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    Ft. Hood Recovery Caution

    I had someone from GP contact me via PM and asked the item number. Said he would look into it. Haven't heard back
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    CUCV Locking Fuel Cap

    I would love one. Count me in!
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    Ft. Hood Recovery Caution

    You are correct. My background is Aviation, not trucks. Was just relating what I knew and saw first hand. EPA can't stand the Military
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    Ft. Hood Recovery Caution

    Spilled fuel on an Army Post means EPA procedures kick in if it's over a certain amount. Not sure of that amount, but I didn't want to stick around to find out. I think we lost maybe 2 or 3 gallons before it was noticed. Truck was on trailer and at the right angle to spill fuel. I do know...
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    Ft. Hood Recovery Caution

    I've bought two 5 tons from GL Both much better in person that listed. This is my first from GP Worse in person than listed and pics. I can live with that since it's a roll of the dice anyway. I'm just upset at myself for not looking and assuming. .......and not knowing enough about these to...
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    Ft. Hood Recovery Caution

    Picked up a M1008A1 at Ft. Hood Once home found bend driveshaft from forklift, slight but bent (listing and pics didn't show it) Tcase skidplate bent into case. No damage Listing said fluids drained, but........... Fuel tank full Diffs full P/S full Trans full All fresh and crystal clear...
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    20k winch questions Help

    I know this is an old thread, but........ Im confused My winch wire rope (925A2) comes off the top of the drum and under roller like it sounds like it's supposed to. However, mine also does the opposite of the labeling in the cab. So do I swap around the hoses? Some info here says that's bad...
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    M925A2 needed jump. NE OKC, OK.

    It's running and moved out if way $500 new battery solved problem thanks to warthog for offering your help!!!
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    M925A2 needed jump. NE OKC, OK.

    Email issue fixed. Thought it was on. Thanks!!
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    M925A2 needed jump. NE OKC, OK.

    Trying to fix that now. Can't find where to enable that.
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    M925A2 needed jump. NE OKC, OK.

    Having battery issues with truck addressing them but truck needs moved ASAP Can anyone in Luther area ( hwy 66 east) help? I have 20 foot slave cable but 25 or 30 would be better Please email if so thank you!
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    Going back in Forum Time

    Spent several hours going back through the older and really old threads. Found a LOT of good info and pictures on parts, problems, etc. It was funny to see the topics transition from different trucks depending on the year. And the mods are correct on using the search. There were TONS of...
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    M939A2 / M923A2 bucking/bouncing at 25 to 35 mph

    Well 90 miles sure would have done the trick if that was it!
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    Engaging 6x6 on m923a2

    Always keep a copy of the Operators Manual IN the truck. No sarcasm intended
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    Only in a Huey!

    Just retired from flying. 26 years, 10,000+ Flight Hours (All Turbine Helicopters) Was one of the first groups at Ft. Rucker to use the UH-1H as primary trainer. She was my first love. Loved it more than the other Army Aircraft, then civillian helos, I flew later Class 89-08 GreyHounds "rack...
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