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  1. jimmr

    Found a gas powered wrecker

    haha, well , one wonders what magic could be invoked during the creation of the TM to 'conform' to specs but honestly, I do not want to believe there is chicanery involved building a TM. but fuel consumption is a consideration, doctrine encourages the US to attack with 5x the enemies...
  2. jimmr

    She go in gear

    yea, I did that on a cat dozer, in fact washed all the steering clutches in diesel. the right side came lose with a loud clang after some back and forth. if you're working in -20 F weather it could be dragging. My '44 weapons carrier you DO NOT engage the pto and the main xmission at the...
  3. jimmr

    Found a gas powered wrecker

    we know gph is a realistic measurement but ............. with military we're not driving too many hours! but the TM........... 1 mpg less than diesel. I suppose that's conceivable on flat level ground maybe at about 70% output? BUT WHO'S TO ARGUE WITH A TM?
  4. jimmr

    She go in gear

    is the army gone to hydrostatic clutches? low on fluid etc?
  5. jimmr

    Found a gas powered wrecker

    I think it looks like it was recently parked. I couldn't really use it but someone should want it. I'll be the mileage is atrocious with that gas engine! I hope someone rescues it.
  6. jimmr

    Oregon members?

    50 miles East of Baker City ............ hells canyon country, I can see idaho from anywhere on the property.
  7. jimmr

    HMMWV Blue Force Tracker Setup

    I am so glad to see that working. I'd love to have it in one of my cars but looking at your pics is the closest i'll ever get to seeing one. good work, post photos, pass the word, keep up the endeavor. thx, jim
  8. jimmr

    HMMWV Blue Force Tracker Setup

    it's been a while since i've seen the screen display on bft!! although I used it what you're doing is far beyond my capabilites, congrats and for those in the know it'd be impressive to see 'on the road'.
  9. jimmr

    Stolen Radio!

    has there been any news on this theft? I'm sort of wondering if that radio was even possible to own? harris packed a ton of stuff into those chassis, money wasn't much of a consideration.
  10. jimmr

    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    ok us6x4 with only a couple sips of coffee i embarked on what turned out to be a pre-coffee odysee where I found usa signal mirrors, (very nice) a pot stash relic from the 70's and some other interesting stuff but NOT that green wrinkled soft tube of silicone krap. I KNOW it's around here...
  11. jimmr

    Self recovery with one person, one pickup, and one M939- how to do it?

    I think I'd get the 5 ton running first and if it isn't too far (75 miles) find a buddy somewhere at the VFW or something to drive your pickup back and act as a chase car as well.
  12. jimmr

    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    yea, mine is always at hand till i need it.
  13. jimmr

    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    all the commo shops had it. green tube, sticky clear sort of stuff, non-hardening, used for contacts and antenna joints etc. I wasn't being very specific but the author here probably wouldn't want that exact stuff as it makes a mess all the time. there may however be a ingredient such as...
  14. jimmr

    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    that's probably that clear electric component silicone, I have a tube from the '70's still performs like new. good stuff maynard!!!!!!
  15. jimmr

    diesel in crankcase

    it has the wide axles, the tread width outside of tire to other one is about ten feet. the bed was widened after this rancher bought it from idaho motor pool in fruitland idaho so he could stack big bales on it to feed during the winter which he did for about ten years but after two engines...
  16. jimmr

    diesel in crankcase

    great idea wreckclues, I wouldn't of ever thought of that. In this case it'll have to be trailered so the tower will have the insurance, also, the deck was widened to ten feet so it'll have to be done on a slow cop day around here despite being able to drive 50 miles or more and never see a...
  17. jimmr

    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    I don't know what talc is but "talcum powder" ............ I always thought plain grease would do it but i have seen somewhere grease covered 'O' rings or rubber stuff cracked anyway but the talcum powder seemed good although i was only exposed to that method a couple short years? Silicone...
  18. jimmr

    diesel in crankcase

    I should re-title this thread as "my trucks obituary" !!!
  19. jimmr

    diesel in crankcase

    yes, I considered that and it truely is next in line for that engine, a simple look at the filter can well reveal where the issue lies. In this case Will I'd have to drain all my oil out, or a lot of it, AND re-install it since I don't own it. Remember too, It is 70 miles away from me in...
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