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  1. Capriceii

    Transmission whining in 4th and 5th gear.

    To my Fellow keepers of the Green Steel. I finally had time to work om my M109A3 after a year of distractions. Originally i had an issue with a pop in the front right wheel every time it rotated. I dropped the front drive shaft and that issue went away so I need a new front drive shaft not a...
  2. Capriceii

    Popping sound: looking for advice in Northeast Ohio.

    Fellow Brothers and Sisters of the Green Beasts, I am once again at my wits end. Last year she developed a noise in the front right are when shifting, sounds like a pop just about every rotation. After towing her home I parked her in her spot for the winter and let her sit. I have finally...
  3. Capriceii

    I am just about done

    I have had my truck for 10 years, Just finished maintaining the wheel hubs, new boots on the front wheels and all the work that entails, then dropped in a new to me transmission, new brake lines, new wheel cylinders all the way around, took her for a break in trip 114 miles round trip, no...
  4. Capriceii

    T-136 Normal tempetaure operating range.

    Looking for a little direction. Just did a transmission swap due to a bad output bearing. But we noticed that the Transfer case was very hot, hotter than seemed safe. After the 26 mile return trip home I took some temp readings with a temp gun. It was showing between 233 - 239 F. After...
  5. Capriceii

    Rear Hub Service and How much Grease to use.

    I have been looking through the TM's but I have not located the Tandem hub service info. I am in the process of replacing all the grease seals because they are leaking, and after I have cleaned out all the old grease and repack the bearings, how much more grease do I need in these hubs? And...
  6. Capriceii

    Blew out my T136-27

    Friday evening, on a return run from Ashland, Ohio, just as I was getting on 71 North, while shifting into second, I hear a horrendous grinding noise under my truck. After 20 min of checking and trouble shooting I found that the sound was coming from the transfer case. After a closer inspection...
  7. Capriceii

    Looking for an M109A3 Van Body Parts list

    I am looking for specific parts or a parts list for the M109A3 Van Body. I would love to get my hands on a maintenance manual if possible. Any one here have a good resource? Thank you!
  8. Capriceii

    Good Hydrovac Video

    I have been researching the brake system for my M109 on here and the rest of the net. Looks like my Hydrovac is on the fritz.. But while I was looking around I found this youtube video that does a great job of explaining how the Hydrovac works. I found it very helpful and hope everyone else...
  9. Capriceii

    Electrical issue

    As I was making my way back from the vet tonight in my M109 in a snow storm I notices that all my lights were pulsing. I looked down and my Generator gauge was pegged all the way to the right.. So what is going on? Has my generator taken a crap or is it just a rectifier issue? Thanks guys...
  10. Capriceii

    Interest in North East Ohio Winter Convoy

    Looking to see what the interest level is in putting together a "Winter Convoy" Not this year but planning one for next winter:-) Figure Winter is what we do well in North East Ohio why not convoy in it:-) Also what do we think about a Winter meet up? Meet with some of our fellow NE Ohioans...
  11. Capriceii

    Air Compressor Issues

    Well I fired up my baby for a Christmas Eve run to my mothers and after warm up I noticed a weird noise coming from under the hood. So I popped it open and the sound was coming from the Air Compressor. I felt the unit and it was much warmer then the surrounding engine. It was making sort of...
  12. Capriceii

    Tail light install

    After a day trip to Rogers to get the Cab Heater kit, tail light assembly and a fuel cap I came home and installed the tail light assembly.. As you can see from the photos it was quick and easy, using the air take off in the cab I ran my air ratchet to make the install go more quickly.. But...
  13. Capriceii

    M109 Recovered Thanks to: Gimpyrobb and swbradley1

    Thanks to the guys! Gimpyrobb and swbradley1 made this recovery possible. Fro!m recovery from WPAFB to prep work for driving her home to on the road phone base technical support! You Guys rock! I there a Steel Solider(s) of the year award? There needs to be:-) Thanks again! And thanks...
  14. Capriceii

    Looking for transport - Wright Pat Dayton OH -> Burton OH M109 Recovery

    I am looking to secure a transport from Dayton, OH Wright Pat to Burton, OH. My transporter had to back out at last min due to other commitments. Worst case a recovery and temp storage for a week.. Or a suggestion of a tow and repair facility in dayton that I could get to prep the truck...
  15. Capriceii

    EUC is Clear! Now to recover my M109

    My EUC cleared finally after 75 Business days. I friend of mine is suppose to tow it, but he may end up being busy. Not so good. I will Post plenty of Pics of the recovery!! Now to get her home and running. Wish us luck! fat lady singsrofl:jumpin:[thumbzup]
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