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  1. NDT

    Where does this fuel line go?

    That line is feeding the fuel filter, which on the HMMWV is mounted on the driver's side firewall.
  2. NDT

    Driving through Central America

    I would paint the truck in a non-military color scheme, afix US plates, and drive across the border like I owned the place. I've never heard of a US law that said you cannot drive your personal ex-military cargo truck across the border if you feel like it.
  3. NDT

    Should I build another MRAP? Need your advice/criticism, please.

    OK, I was busy at jury duty. Mr Steve: I am not in the compliance business, but being a manufacturer, it annoys me to no end to see employees being abused. Can't you drop $15 on a chemical cartridge respirator for your poor painter? A particle mask don't cut it. We the public bear the...
  4. NDT

    Should I build another MRAP? Need your advice/criticism, please.

    You should not build any more of these for sale to the public for use on public roads because to do so is in complete, willful violation of dozens of NHTSA regulations for vehicle completion manufacturers. You really should have your counsel look into this, before you get shut down or slapped...
  5. NDT

    CUCV-II Road trip FL to CA 2,668 miles

    Sweet truck! Looks like it is still under GM factory warranty? I don't think the frame rust is any big deal. Also do not see any cannibalization. I guess the real test will be when you throw two batteries to it and see if the 6.5 comes to life. As always thanks for the photos.
  6. NDT

    Can M35A3's runaway?

    One bizzare reason for a diesel to run away happened around here a while ago. A truck was unloading LNG and a leak developed with a resulting gas cloud. The gas made it to the engine air intake and that truck and another near by "ran away" until both engines disintigrated. That caused the gas...
  7. NDT

    Possible A1?

    Low headlights pre-1970ish = without winch. High headlights = with winch.
  8. NDT

    Possible A1?

    I would say no. It is a late 1960's truck that the Kansas National Guard looks like they forgot about since about 1975. An A1 would have the headlights in the down position.
  9. NDT

    M915 Electrcal grimlins

    OK I get to type this a second time because of the site burp. On the lighting circuit, you almost for sure have a direct short to ground somewhere, that is causing the circuit breaker to trip. I would isolate the branch circuits from the cab one by one, until the breaker stops tripping. I...
  10. NDT

    Site Burp

    SS and GL down at the same time??? I was having withdrawal.
  11. NDT

    M920 fire extinguisher placement

    In Texas there is no exemption from TXDOT and USDOT registration for non-commercial use of a 26,001 and over GVW truck.
  12. NDT

    M920 questions

    Here is a comparison photo of a stock 5th wheel height for OTR use and the 916/920 height for the 172/870 trailers. The stock tires are 46" tall. 53's will give you 65 mph against the governor. Plan on 4 mpg or more than 50 cents per mile to operate in fuel costs alone. Ditto Wreckerman on...
  13. NDT

    Possible perchase of a CCKW to flip, thoughts?

    If it were near me I would give up to $1500 for it. That truck originally had a shop van body on the back. If you are trying to generate revenue for yourself "flip", just keep in mind WY is kinda far from many concentrations of vehicle collectors, and the transport costs may sour quite a few...
  14. NDT

    36x12.50 Wrangler R/T II Tires

    Gensco (noflats.com) has billions of them.
  15. NDT

    Can someone help me identify which wheels are on my M818?

    Sorry to confuse: 3 piece rim=original (early) hemtt rim. 2 piece rim (bolt together)= late hemtt rim. Does anyone know what the issue is with the 3 piece rims are suffering demil cuts before being released? KMT has hundreds of these rim/tire assys with one lug hole burned to the pilot hole.
  16. NDT

    1992 D7H Cat Dozer inspection needed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow CA.

    So did you buy the D7H-73Z for $88,500, or perhaps the D8K-77V for $98,000? No bargain as usual.
  17. NDT

    Can someone help me identify which wheels are on my M818?

    Look like early lock ring HEMTT rims. There is a demil order on those for safety reasons.
  18. NDT

    Where are the Circuit Breaker's in the M35A3?

    The 3 lever or pushbutton light switch also has a circuit breaker inside. Thanks for the write-up of your experience. This could happen to anyone experiencing a "runaway" alternator failure.
  19. NDT

    Radio Shelter info

    My take on your S250 is that whatever govt agency that installed the unoriginal white vent and little antenna also painted your shelter blue.
  20. NDT

    what should I offer, or not

    Jeeze, that thing is a creampuff! If it were down here I would give a grand for it. I don't see any rust. The transmission is a non issue. It is very hard to find M37s that are all original from the gov't and not all messed with. Love the 100 amp system as well!
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