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So... Will one battery hammer off one tire on your truck and have the juice to put it back on comfortably? Going to watch the video now... Battery power would save half an hour dragging out air hose or hydraulic hose and assorted support equipment. I spotted a used Slave Plug powered...

I have never had the opportunity to use this before - but - A man's got to know his limitations. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing either! At twenty, we have none. At fifty we might have found a few. On the other hand, we have learned to work smarter and not harder - and that has value too.

Karl, It might be time to hire a lawyer. (no, I am not one) My dad had a patch of dirt that the county decided they needed. They claimed to offer enough money. They didn't. Then they found a place and offered it as a land trade. That wasn't a good deal for dad either. When he hired a...

Toby, I know it is an antique from the 80's but I have a friend with an Astro95 with air assist steering. Down the Road and Around the Corner - not much air required at all... Then you try to jack that same truck backward into a tight dock and the air steering is a major drain! I would...

The real advantage to a pressure tester is that it has a cute little gauge on it. You can pump it up to whatever poundage your system will support, let it sit overnight and know for sure it isn't leaking. The pressure tester will also verify your hoses, heater core and the rest of the cooling...

Lookin Good!

Okay. Well, thanks again. Especially for the technical info. And, glad you have a good memory! I knew that was something on the back axle that needed to be looked at. I just haven't gotten that far back on the truck yet... Slow going. I have fixed a lot, but still have quite a way to go...

Quick thought... I know NOTHING about a HEMTT, but that radiator is HIGH DOLLAR. I would think you might want to test the pressure cap to be sure that it releases pressure at 7# before you try testing your cooling system with air. A split in that radiator could run into hundreds of dollars...

Well, that makes the idea even more appealing... You had told me that when the emergency brake is set that it only engages the center axle. It would take less than an hour to tie in connections for the back axle. A little time invested for a lot of potential benefit. I need to crawl under...

I am sure it has everything to do with where you are and what kind of Code Enforcement people you have in your county - but - Does a Pole Barn structure require a building permit? I keep thinking how nice it would be to have a cover to work under... For the last month is has rained at...

So the BII would have had some sort of "Y" hose configuration to hook to those connections? That wouldn't be hard to make up. Getting the dirt out shouldn't be too difficult - and maybe I can find a rubber cap of some sort to cover them and keep out the grime and dirt. THANKS for the info Wes!

I found a new "feature" on the front brakes on my M936. I have what appears to be a quick connect feeding out of the pancake for the brakes on BOTH sides. Both point straight up. Both are filled with mud and both have a zip-tie as in the picture below. My -21 Technical Manual doesn't show...

So 98G, That's good info that I didn't know / have. Turns out that the Marines DO have a MTVR that is a Tractor like the 916. MTVR for the USMC & Navy Cheat Sheet: Tractor is a MK31, Cargo is MK23 or MK25 with a Winch Cargo, Extended is MK27 or MK28 with a Winch Dump Truck is MK29...

Wow! That is pretty. Here in Charlotte - on the other coast - we get snow that might last two or three days. Then the sun comes out and makes a mess of it all. We have had some that stayed around for a week or so but those are rare. I have a picture of my dog experiencing his first snow...

Having made firefighting capability on and around your structures is a heck of a plan. I think maybe that is part of the problems we are experiencing in this old world... People stand around and think the government should do everything for them. NOTHING wrong with looking out for...

Dang Right! A baffled tank that you could drop in and go might be incredibly valuable where you are. It doesn't look like the local Fire Department could get there quickly if something went wrong. I definitely like your patch of dirt. Down right nice and no neighbors in sight... Welcome...

Welcome Paul! Glad to see you signed on. This habit won't be any cheaper than the one you ditched - but you will definitely have more fun with a big piece of Green or Tan iron. Having been here already I am sure you know that a lot of the guys have trucks for sale. Shop around and compare...

It looks nice and sounds good too. I had to watch your video a couple of times - so I could hear you getting through the gears ;-) Oh, and something new for me... I managed to be the very first "like" on a YouTube video! Of course that and a nickel won't buy a cup of coffee - but hey -...

Very nicely written letter... Will be interesting to see what he comes back with. You definitely took the "high road" writing your document. That alone might actually get a little more action. Best of luck on your quest!

Welcome to the green madness that we all love! Looking forward to lots of pictures as your project comes to life...