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Looking to hire a tractor that can retrieve an M373A2 SA Semi-Trailer from Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg Pa. It's a 300 mile trip one way to Stormville NY. Would be nice if someone could coordinate a return
load, so they wouldn't have to "bobtail" back to Pa. Please PM me if you can...
Proposal for "transportation for hire."
I’m not suggesting replacing the "transportation needs" forum. I’ve used it the past, but I believe it has some shortcomings that need to be addressed.
For one thing, the forum has no listing of available current shippers and or feedback relating to their...
I've been troubleshooting a loss of prime in my M818 after sitting a day or so.
I can get it started with excessive cranking and a shot of ether, but I'd rather save the starter/batteries & engine undue stress. From searching this forum, I've seen reference to manually priming the fuel...
Just got my approved EUC. This 5T was described as"does not start".
NowI need to arrange recovery of it from Ft. Drum. Here are a few pics of my
1st piece of heavy metal!!:-D
Just got my EUC approved (14 days). I need to recover an M818 that "does not start" The vehicle needs to go from Ft. Drum to the Mid Hudson Valley/Southern Dutchess county, town of Stormville. The trip is approx. 300 miles one way. If there are any members that would like to help me out, PM me...
In general, how many members bought Deuces or tractors that stated either “running condition unknown “ or “did not start” , and all they needed was topping off all fluids,
& new batteries? What’s the possibility of getting a good one?
Who can suggest a MV insurer? How much does it cost per year? Do larger/heavier vehicles, such as 5T-10T cargo or tractors cost more, or does it depend on usage and average miles driven?
I want to purchase my first vehicle from GL, a 5T M818 Tractor. Bid listing says
“starts and runs”. Has anyone had a “turn key” experience and just drove off of a depot base, after preliminary safety inspection and fluids check?
Is it true that the Govt. drains all petroleum products (engine oil, fuel, transmission, transfer case, and all differentials) from their vehicles prior to sale?
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