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    Data plate for my M146 shop van semi trailer.

    Wanted !! Data plate wanted for my semitrailer, shop van m146. The ine above the receptacle, fixed with 2 thumbscrews. The only one thats missing on my trailer. Anyone any info were to get it ? Thanks
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    in tank fuel pump M275a2

    Hi, yes, with the screws out you should be able to pull off the bottom part ( the part with the output line and the screen, and the magnetic disc or some sort sits also in that part...
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    M108 crane truck

    I think you mean Pirmasens was that town. There are a number of nice photos on internet about that place back in those days. There is also a facebook page specificly for those who were stationed over there.
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    M-146 shop van semi trailer 6-ton

    Thank you !!!
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    M-146 shop van semi trailer 6-ton

    Hello guys, i have a 6 ton semi trailer to put behind my m275a2 truck tractor. I am sanding the semi trailer at the moment and i find out that the trailer had many layers of paint, from woodland camouflage to some tan desert color paint. On the sides of the trailer, in the middle, left and...
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    M108 crane truck

    what unit was that ? i assume those were mainly uh-1 helicopters ? was the crane truck painted entirely yellow in your unit ?
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    M108 crane truck

    it took many hrs and a lot off patience but i finally was able to convince her... hahahaha the 5 tons (m62 international) were frequently used in belgium and the netherlands mainly for handling missiles like the honest john.
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    M108 crane truck

    i cant imagine why they should use a crane truck on a flightline, a tanker truck i can assume, but a crane ?
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    M108 crane truck

    Hi guys, i purchased recently a studebaker m108 crane truck, 1954, still with the oa-331 gasser in it. Under the green paint i found some airforce blue but under that the entire truck is yellow, and i mean the entire truck, i've never seen trucks painted yellow when in service. Anyone can...
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    in tank fuel pump M275a2

    UPDATE !!!!!! new pump installed.... correct fuse in it... no more problems However... the old pump had the 24vlt wire directly on top, non removable... the new pump had a connector on the top side (push/turn) like the older model douglas connectors so i had to improvise... its working for now...
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    in tank fuel pump M275a2

    Hi guys, finally took out the fuel tank, drained it, took the pump out , cleaned the screens on the bottom, tested it in some diesel, it gives good and fast diesel. the main reason i took the tank from under the truck was to check on my fuel pump, there was no fuse in it, so i always started...
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    M146 6-ton trailer

    Hi , is there anyone who remembers or knows what the original colour was inside the shop van trailer ? it has the very light green now, but under the paint there is bright yellow around the windowsfrom the rear doors and the door on the side. Is it some sort of indicator for emergency exit ...
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    In tank fuel pump

    Thats the weird thing with mine, with the in tank pump not running and thus not delivering, it starts and runs without any problems. When bleeding the filters with only the in tank pump running (not starting the truck) no fuel is coming out (on the top of the secondary and primary filter)
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    In tank fuel pump

    Hi guys, recently i found out that the fuse for the fuel pump in the tank is blown. However the truck is starting and running perfectly fine, (when cold it takes about 25-30 sec to start up and idle). when i override the fuse , The pump is working (turning) when powered ( as well with...
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    Mrap ladder

    Hi guys, today i picked up a ladder from a local auction. After a quick search it appears to be a rear boarding ladder for MRAP vehicles. Now my question is if anyone knows what are the panels used for, they flip open towards the steps. Looks like it can be used for attaching some tools or...
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    M146 landing gear crank handle

    i also had no handles with mine... lucky i found a couple nearby, however they came off US semi trailers, they were to long and i had to cut a piece about 4 inches out and weld back together.
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    stoplight switches on m275 tractors

    will do that but for now i have an other one here, so i will install this one and do the modification later. however i still dont know if the entire brake system shoud be bled or just the airpack alone after changing
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    stoplight switches on m275 tractors

    ooohhhhwww yes, i didn't even think about that lever on the steering column....!!! Thanks!!! so the lever goes via the switch, air controlled, that's under the gladhand tower behind the cab together with the brake pedal, and the hydraulic switch is only activated by the brake pedal.
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    stoplight switches on m275 tractors

    hi guys, i replaced my rear lights, on my m275, i found out that my hydraulic stop switch (at the end of the long style airpack) is not working. i removed the connector and measured between the 2 contactpoints, 25 volt is present, i tried to measure between the 2 tips on the switch itself when...
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    european lighting

    Hi guys!! i have european light brackets installed on my m 275 nut no lights are there, only a wire, i found two diferent types, picture 1 &2 there are lights whith one orange lens and opposite a red lens ( so front and back are red and orange, together they form the housing) and the other...
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