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  1. SteveKuhn

    Looking at a '53 M108 Gasser

    I spent most of yesterday going over an M108 locally. It's in remarkably good shape, though I couldn't check either the winch or crane (no hydraulic fluid, but no visible leaks.) It hasn't been on the road since 2007 and was recently purchased a few months ago from auction by the county that...
  2. SteveKuhn

    Need Trailer from Fredrick, OK -> NJ Relay, Partial or Full Trip

    I've got a deal on an M200 with mounted boom, but it hinges on transport from Fredrick, OK to NNJ. Departure and arrival dates can be flexible. I can also make a part-way trip if someone can get it back east a good deal of the way. Could be a tow or haul. Yes, I've been trying UShip but so...
  3. SteveKuhn

    M105a2 With 12.00 x 16.5 1061 Tire Photos?

    I've seen a lot of the posts on making this swap but I can't seem to locate any photos. Could someone post some or point me in the right direction to find them? And if someone knows the 1061 rim width for tire mounting, that would be great. Wondering about downsizing tires to something like...
  4. SteveKuhn

    M105a2 Axle Tube Structure

    I can't seem to determine from the TMs how the axle section between backing plates is constructed. Illustrations suggest that it's a hollow tube with pretty much nothing inside. Can anyone tell me if that's correct or if not, describe the innards or post a few photos? I'm thinking of reusing...
  5. SteveKuhn

    HF Jack Stands

    Don't wanna start a HF bash up, but . . . I went to pick up an air compressor last night and while we were loading it, the seller noticed a HF jack stand in the van. He cautioned me and recalled using a set of Chinese-made stands some years ago. Apparently due to a bubble in the casting, one...
  6. SteveKuhn

    The 'Pinking' of Green Paint

    This just popped up on another thread where Aervoe 24087 turned pink, so I have an excuse to post this. My truck was Aervoe 383 when I got it and it was distinctly pink-ish. So was another freshly surplussed Air Force Deuce. It's popped up here with other paints that claim they're mil-spec...
  7. SteveKuhn

    Trucks Needed: High Point State Park, NJ May 31st, 2 p.m. "Salute to Veterans"

    Trucks Needed: High Point State Park, NJ May 31st, 2 p.m. "Salute to Veterans" Each year, on the traditional Memorial Day weekend, the Sussex Elks sponsors a "Salute to Veterans" at the foot of the monument at High Point State Park, the highest point in NJ. From there you can see 3 states...
  8. SteveKuhn

    Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Thread Specs Needed

    I need to replace the nut (2) on transfer case end end of the parking brake cable. I know the TM shows a unique nut but I'd like to try to replace it with something fairly standard. None from my odd collection fit. Can someone provide the size and thread pitch (1)? Also, the TM suggests...
  9. SteveKuhn

    Red Ball Militaria and MV Parts Swap Meet - Jim Thorpe PA March 7, 2015

    Since the Sussex and several other later show threads have started, seems like a good idea to start one for Redball's Jim Thorpe season opener. http://redballonline.org/JimThorpeShow/2015JimThorpeInfo.htm
  10. SteveKuhn

    USMC M116a(2???) Bed Measurements Needed

    I'm looking at one of these trailers and I can't quite get a handle on the measurements based on my M116a2. In particular, I'm trying to picture how regular A2 bows can be fitted. If anyone knows these widths in the marked up photo, I'd appreciate hearing back. It'll save me bucking 2 1/2...
  11. SteveKuhn

    M105A2 Racks/Bows/Tarp on M105A3 Trailer?

    I know that the part numbers and appearances are different, but I'm wondering if these critical items match up: Do stakes fit into stake pockets properly (both size into the pocket and distance on center between)? Are the bows the same width? Tarp? I haven't been able to find a direct...
  12. SteveKuhn

    M116A2 & M116A3 Brake Part Interchangeability?

    I reviewed the TM, looked at a bunch of photos, and I think I figured out that the surge brake assembly on the towing frame and the brake parts from the backing plate outward are the same on these 2 trailers. Is that correct, or if I'm mistaken, could anyone point me to a reference? Thanks...
  13. SteveKuhn

    Pole Trailer Identification Help

    I'm wondering if anyone might be able to say if this is a military trailer. I haven't been able to find one with this dualie configuration. I know the tires seem to be civilian. Doesn't look like an M310. Thanks. Steve
  14. SteveKuhn

    HinderRust???

    I'm wondering if anyone has tried this product. http://www.hinderrust.com They want a wash & wipe with mineral spirits before priming and painting. I'm thinking of this more for unpainted surfaces. Thanks. Steve
  15. SteveKuhn

    VA Hospital in Lyons, NJ, November 9, 1 - 4 p.m.

    My friend Mike called, asking for any interested MV owners to join him at the VA Hospital in Lyons, NJ, for his annual Veteran’s Country Dance Show on Sunday, November 9th from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. I’m passing along the invitation to you. Mike puts on a very resident-centric afternoon. He...
  16. SteveKuhn

    M101a3 Backing Plate and Outward on M101/M116a2 Axle?

    This is related to my post in the Gilbert thread trying to help a friend source replacement parts. I got the suggestion that the end assemblies from the a3 drop axle would work on the a2 axle. If I'm reading the TM correctly, the part numbers and mountings are the same from the backing plate...
  17. SteveKuhn

    Toys for Tots 2014 Events

    I think there was a thread like this last year so I'm going to try to get one going this year. I figure that the more events that are added in one place, the better the chance of getting local MV owners to show up and support this worthy effort. The NNJ 2014 drive will kick off this weekend in...
  18. SteveKuhn

    EAA Airventure 2014 - Oshkosh Videos

    There are loads of good videos here: http://www.eaavideo.org/channel.aspx?ch=ch_av Many Warbirds included. Enjoy. Steve
  19. SteveKuhn

    Parking Brake: Cable Start Point and Adjuster Bolt Size

    I'm trying to remedy a too-tight adjustment that dates back to swapping my transfer case. Seems all the adjustment was done at the cable and arm and the inner shoe was dragging. I'm trying to go through the TM procedure but my cable is older and there's no clear 'start mark' where they say...
  20. SteveKuhn

    Help Identifying Alternator

    Mine went out on me this weekend. However, after reading all the alternator threads, I have reason to believe it's been failing for a while. I'm going to do some basics like cleaning the ground, running some of the tests mention in the TMs and threads, but before I make a decision on what to...
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