• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

Search results

  1. S

    Voltmeter Reading Question

    one could be wired wrong. when truck is off the voltmeter should turn off or it could drain the battery. may take a while to drain. disconnect the batteries and turn key on meter should read zero. connect battery and meter should read battery volage
  2. S

    New ADDICT in City Code Enforcement

    a good friend to have.
  3. S

    M882 ecu

    old dodges, clean fresh grounds. remove and clean/replace battery to engine ground. also engine to firewall ground. I ran new grounds from the ecu to firewall to engine block and an extra from battery to body. the more the merrier. also look in to amp gauge by-pass. Catalog
  4. S

    What are these unique deuce accessories?

    I second wet sanding no dust and easy clean up.
  5. S

    GI gas can help---5 gallon

    I just pick up a new one from army jeep in bristol pa for $5.00. he had a ton of them joe
  6. S

    Inside a 3 lever BO Switch...

    if this is on a m880 you SHOULD do headlight relays and amp gauge by pass. Catalog click on "catalog" to go to links for by-pass and relay. did this on my 69 car and 84 truck works like a champ. the led tail lights will need an "led flasher" unit. the standard flasher is like a circiut braker...
  7. S

    Titleing a m105

    check with your state and get it titled as a "home built". I did that with a M416 in PA. Joe
  8. S

    Towing a M105a2 w/ civilian Pick Up ?

    a m105 trailer is alot of trailer. I pulled one 60 miles in the hills with my ramcharger. the trailer pushed and pulled my truck all over. the trailer was nose down do to how tall the wheels are. I can not say anything about the brakes other than adapting will cost a ton. I would try to find a...
  9. S

    Can a surge brakes be added to M101A1?

    you will need a surge lunette, brake line and a axle that uses hydro brakes. may want to look for an A2 maybe cheaper in the long run. Joe
  10. S

    My new M880

    check out this site to bypass the amp gauge. Catalog good luck joe
  11. S

    sand blasting options anyone? HELP!

    order a sand blaster from harbor freight. get play sand from home depot in the bag (dry). get a metal strainer. strain sand to remove pebbles, this takes some time but better than clogging nozzle. also get a GOOD filter mask, and eye protection wear long sleeves and long pants and gloves. An...
  12. S

    Disappearing antifreeze

    my ramcharger did the samething. the thermo gasket was going bad. a small leak that only showed underpressure. get a coolent system tester ( a big pump that fits on radiator cap with gauge) , fill system and pump up watch gauge and for leaks. good luck. joe
  13. S

    Safety Netting

    volleyball net, or the net from some ones old big bouncey thing in the back yard that kids only play for ons summer then it sit a trapline.... of I can not spell it
  14. S

    Help!! How do I get trailer information

    I'm in Pa and my M416 I registered as a home built. the state issued a VIN. go to a tag place and ask for a home built trailer paperwork. read paper work. get the trailer up to spec marker lights on the side and rear lights. next find a garage to inspect the trail this is the hardest part, only...
  15. S

    '77 M886 Alt. gauge meltdown.

    go to this site : http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/amp-gauges.shtml you have to by pass the bulkhead connector. plus add some heavyer wires and if you want to go total crazy put the head lights on a relay. I put my 84 Ramcharger headlights on relays and they a nice and bright now...
  16. S

    m416 help(pics added)

    RE: m416 help bump
  17. S

    m416 help(pics added)

    RE: m416 help I'll try and post pictures soon. the trailer does not have a master cyclinder(sp). the only braking item is hand brahe.. hitch was down from level only byan inch. the trailer is a mix match of parts when I got it. surge hitch, standard m416 frame, and axle. No tub made one of...
  18. S

    m416 help(pics added)

    Hi All, Just finished a 400 mile round trip with my m416. The only problem is that the trailer has a surge brake luntte(sp?) but the axle is non surge braking. The shock in the surge housing gave out and the trailer bangs like mad every stop and start. Does any one have a LOW cost options to...
  19. S

    M101 trailer help

    in PA I did my trailer as a home built. it had to goto a specail garage for inspection. i got a "book" from a tag place and a list of garages that inspect home builts i call the garage made a appoimtment in the moring showed up with trailer, donuts, the "book" from state and my "bill of sale"...
  20. S

    my trip started off real bad

    share with the class
Top