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  1. Timberwolf22

    OT-90 / BMP - Does Not Start - Looking for Suggestions

    So we were working on the OT-90 the other morning and she started right up. Packed up some things and shut her down. Today we went to start her and ...... nothing. First steps - check the batteries - 12.3v on each battery and 24 volts across both - looked good. We always seem to have an...
  2. Timberwolf22

    OT-90 to the annual MG Shoot

    That's right we are breaking out of the COVID-19 bubble and prepping the OT-90 for the Annual Stone Mountain Machine Gun shoot. MG Shoot info: https://www.shootersgauntlet.com/2021-june-mg-shoot So we used to attend the shoot each year when it first started then life happened. The event...
  3. Timberwolf22

    OT-90 Road Wheel Source

    Looking for a source for some spare parts for the OT-90. Specifically looking for some new road wheels...... or someone that replaces the rubber on existing wheels. Have some chunks of rubber missing off a few wheels and want to get ahead of them becoming unserviceable. Since it's an OT-90...
  4. Timberwolf22

    Air Line Repair - M35a3

    So I started to hear a large air "hiss" from under the hood of the M35a3. Took forever to isolate the air leak but I final tracked it down to a blown air line on the upper section of the Cat 3116 engine. So I remove the damaged section of the line - it blew right outside the connector into...
  5. Timberwolf22

    AS-2259 Antenna Base

    Looking to see if anyone has any suggestions on where to acquire an AS-2259 antenna base. Yes I could build one but I am trying for a static display "original" look - don't care if it is the Telex fold over or the AB-1241 umbrella stand base. have had a difficult time locating the base for the...
  6. Timberwolf22

    Took the OT-90 to Stone Mountain Machine Gun Shoot

    MadCat2 and I took some time out of our busy schedules and ran over a few cars on the range...................... 8:33 in the video is the OT-90 "fun". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDABcf7pvYo Hope you enjoy some car crushing fun. Looks like MadCat2 had too much fun behind the wheel and...
  7. Timberwolf22

    OT-90 Radio Resurrection

    Today we fired up the recently painted OT-90. She has been receiving a good amount of external attention - sand blasting and painting. So I was asked to spend some time on the radio equipment-to see what worked or might need to be replaced.We were able to get power to the R-123...
  8. Timberwolf22

    S250 Comm Shelter Project - HAM & Military Radios

    So I have been asked a few times to post some updates on my S250 Comm Shelter Project. Instead of hijacking someone else's HAM radio thread thought I would start a new thread on the project. There was some initial discussion of my S250 Comm Shelter project in a separate thread - link provided...
  9. Timberwolf22

    Oaks PA - Military Show

    Wanted to let everyone know about a large show that was being put together for March 28-30 2014 in South Eastern PA. Eagle Arms is a promoter of numerous firearm shows in PA and they are planning to double the size of their flagship event at the Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks PA. A show at...
  10. Timberwolf22

    Engine Coolant - The pond on the passenger floor

    Well it's a positive thing that I usually don't have passengers otherwise I might have heard comments like..... Is the truck supposed to leak green stuff? There is a green pond at my feet? Or the classic from my kids.....Ummmm Dad that's not good = there goes my day. Ended up with a decent...
  11. Timberwolf22

    M35a3 lost power and now nothing

    I was on the way up to the Rausch Creek so prepped the M35a3 for the 2 hour drive. Fueled up and drove almost all the way there with no issue. On the final 15 minutes of the trip the Deuce started to stall and loose power so pulled over to get her to some place safe before the engine died. Even...
  12. Timberwolf22

    New XM1061 Trailer

    Just picked up a new XM1061 trailer. She needs some work but plan to mount the S-280 shelter on it for our mobile command center. Spent the day "busting rust" and breaking bolts..... had a blast! Todd Tew's Armory www.tewsarmory.com
  13. Timberwolf22

    M936 Wrecker Recovery in PA

    So why start small...... buy the M936 Wrecker first and then you can haul anything else out that you ever purchase right? Good plan in theory but that does make the fist one "interesting". So off my brother [MadCat2] and I [Timberwolf22] go to pick up the new "company vehicle". With a...
  14. Timberwolf22

    Tired of the MEP-016c Pull Cord

    So I have two MEP-016c's and they can be a bit "difficult" to start at times.... pull string gets the better of me sometimes. I keep looking at that 2-Pin Slave starter receptacle on the side of the generator and saying once I get my truck I can just start the generator with that. Actively...
  15. Timberwolf22

    MEP-025a - Inverter Recommendations

    I just had a MEP-025a 28v DC Generator dropped off and I am looking for some recommendations for an Inverter to allow me to use for some AC applications. The MEP-025a has a 2 post [+/-] DC connect for power and I was considering something like this: VoltageConverters.com - 24V DC to AC 2300...
  16. Timberwolf22

    MEP-016c - Will not Turn over

    I picked up two MEP-016c's this last week from GL and have been working to get one of them online. The MEP-016c has had all new fluids [Gas & Oil], new Oil filter and I replaced a few missing fuses as well as attached a pull cord. Enjoyed the punctured gas tank that gave me a good reason to...
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