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  1. cranetruck

    Aervoe paint by the gallon

    Who sells this paint by the gallon? Can not find anything but spray cans... maybe looking in the wrong places... TIA
  2. cranetruck

    AS-1729 vs As-3900 antenna question

    Are the top sections of these antennas interchangeable? The AS-1729 tip has part number AT-1095 and the SINCGARS antenna tip is A3017901-2, both seem to fit perfectly on either bottom pieces... TIA
  3. cranetruck

    Commercial match for PRC77

    Looking for a low cost commercial radio, that I can use to communicate with my PRC77. Any suggestions? TIA
  4. cranetruck

    Fuel burning heater info

    Had some requests for information on the Stewart Warner fuel burning heaters and thought that providing info in general might be a good idea (applies to Benmar also). This article by yours truly was first published in the Feb 2010 issue of MVM and is attached with permission from the magazine...
  5. cranetruck

    M656/XM757 search

    Actively looking for left-overs from these vehicles, any new leads would be appreciated... TIA
  6. cranetruck

    Recapping facility id

    Can anyone name the recapping company that uses REOR as an identifier? I have posted the question on a tire forum, but had no luck, so far. Several of the tires on my xm757 have this marking and any help would be appreciated.
  7. cranetruck

    Tires for my xm757

    Thanks to Ferro's alertness, my 757 gets some much needed rubber. He spotted the NOS 16-20 tires on craigslist. Thanks Adam!
  8. cranetruck

    Fuel burning heater performance

    FWIW. My fuel burning heater is the Benmar and was installed 2009-2010 in the xm757 8x8 truck. Its the proper heater for this vehicle and pretty much installed as shown in the TM's. It has started reliably every time since installed as follows: 2011 Jan 02; "Smoked a lot at first. Defrost temp...
  9. cranetruck

    Safe canvas snow load?

    Anybody know what's considered safe as far as snow load on a canvas top? I removed about 14 inches of snow from my cabtop canvas the other day...
  10. cranetruck

    Start cycles

    Started the xm757 for the 97th time this morning on the NiCd start battery, 256 times total since getting the truck home. Who else keeps tab on this kind of thing?
  11. cranetruck

    Fuel burning heaters require patience

    Tested my heater the other day and was reminded of how long it takes to get them started. It was the first time in about 18 months and it took exactly 4 (four) minutes before it was running on its own.
  12. cranetruck

    XM757 contributors

    Over the years a number of individuals have contributed one way or another to my xm757 8x8 resto project, here is the list, if you think you have been left out, let me know and I'll revise the listing. Dealers/ebay have been left out. (This shows how invaluable the steelsoldiers site is to this...
  13. cranetruck

    Before and after images

    Just for kicks, here are before and after shots of the driver's area of my xm757...work still in progress.
  14. cranetruck

    Automatic transmission temperature

    My xm757 comes with a "dummy" light for transmission overheat warning and I'd like to replace it with a gauge. A "transmission temp" gauge has a 160 to 320 °F range from what I understand, but I would rather use a regular MS24543-2 coolant temp gauge with a 120 to 240 range for better resolution...
  15. cranetruck

    xm757 engine access

    Been driving the 757 a bit lately and have had problems with the throttle sometimes sticking. On my latest drive, the governor mechanism locked up in "full throttle" and I had a lot of fun driving it about 2 miles back home, braking and shifting the automatic transmission within permissible road...
  16. cranetruck

    M52A2 and XM757 side by side

    With both trucks in the yard, here are a few pictures.
  17. cranetruck

    Off Grid, alternate approach

    With power outages popping up so often these days and so much talk about generators, I thought my solution may be of interest. It is based on the ability of NiCd cells to take on a charge at a high rate, perhaps ten times that what's normal for Lead Acid types. Going on two years now, my xm757...
  18. cranetruck

    Generator bearing load

    This specifically applies to the 100 amp generator on my 8x8. Does anyone have any info on the effect or stress on the bearing under load? My old generator has begun to make a squeaking noise when under heavy load, but ends when the load is reduced. It's used to charge a bank on Nicad cells...
  19. cranetruck

    Role reversal

    Almost six years ago, the cranetruck began the long haul from OK to VA with the xm757 as shown below. Last Saturday, the 757 was used to tow the cranetruck back after it threw a rod on its journey to its new home. The 6x6 had a much easier time towing the 8x8 than the other way around as it...
  20. cranetruck

    A problem with Faria instruments

    There are numerous articles in the PS magazines over the years about the grounding of the oil pressure gauge, in particular (example shown in image #1). The Faria instruments were designed to simplify production, one coil vs two and a plastic body, molded for the components. However, there is...
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