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    33si alternator installation question

    I have purchased a couple 33 si alternators to install in my 931s and am not sure on how to wire it. Could someone provide some info on this?? The threads I searched through didn't give me details? Thanks
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    M1083 transport from Spring Lake Nc to Culpeper Va

    I need a 1083 picked up and moved from the VFW in Spring lake Nc to Culpeper VA. It is not running at this point but I have help available to load at the pickup location. I need it done asap. If any of you can assist let me know, and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks Steve 540-222-6245
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    Assistance with Fort Bragg pickup

    Well I won a Stewart Stevenson m1083 (Running truck) a couple weeks ago and I have repeatedly had problems that have prevented me from getting down there to pick it up. Is there anyone locally that I can pay to pull it off base and store it for a couple weeks? I planned on tomorrow night but...
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    Motor Swap

    Thanks for the input on where to get the motor. My motor was toast and to expensive to rebuild, so I ended up finding one in Ohio for a really reasonable deal. I pulled it out on Thursday night, drove all day friday to get the new motor back to Va. We Started putting it in at about 10 am...
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    Can Bad pcb cause no charge from the alternator??

    I am having a problem with one of my 931a2s. The other day on the way home from a storm my voltage started creeping down like my alternator was not charging. (brand new alternator) I got home and the next day charged the batteries and it displayed symptoms of a bad pcb. No response to start...
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    In frame Cummins 8.3 rebuild, Anyone here done it??

    I have a motor overheat and loose a cylinder (still diagnosing) and It seems doing an in-frame rebuild is what I am leaning towards. Has anyone here done this? Just looking for pointers advice etc. Thanks Steve
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    Another M931a2 snow truck in the making!!!!!!

    I went and picked up my latest snow truck candidate yesterday! The only problem I had was the secondary air wouldn't build, and the primary would bleed down from the bottom of the dryer after building pressure to 120, until I physically pushed up on the bolt on the bottom (cover was broken...
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    Plow truck performance review;)Fina

    Plow truck performance review I have 9 events pushing snow and spreading salt/sand for Vdot now and can share what I have learned. First, these trucks will effortlessly move large amounts of snow, easily keeping up with quad axle dump trucks while pushing in tandem. Traction with the super...
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    m931a2 water pump part number

    One of my trucks needs a water pump, does anyone have the part number for this and ideas where is a fast place to get it? Thanks Steve
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    What civilian batteries to use?

    Ok, another problem arose tonight. My battery equalizer stopped functioning and took out I think 2 of my oem batteries. Now I need to quickly come up with a suitable civilian counterpart that is workable. There is a storm on the horizon and I have a day to figure this out. Searching resulted...
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    M931A2 Turn Signal problem! Urgent!!!!

    Urgent!! I have a situation with my turn signals I could use some help with. Both my trucks are M931a2s. I was changing the lights on my salt spreader that is mounted to the truck and touched the turn signal wire to ground and now have no turn signals. I switched the flasher box from my...
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    Annoying windshield wiper air noise solution

    I don't know if this has been sone so I'll share my solution. I can't stand the constant air noise of the wipers so I took some clear hose, and clamped it to the vent on the wiper motor. Then I routed it low under the dash and no more noise! I will try and get some pics tomorrow.
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    Transport Va to Wright Patterson AFB and back, have room.

    I will probably be heading to Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio Sunday and returning Monday. I have a 30' gooseneck that I will be using about 13' of. If anyone has an item needed picked up there let me know I can bring it back to Va for fuel help. I am going to try a couple shipping companies...
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    M 931 Water leak around windshield

    I've searched and not found any info to help me so I'll seek expert advice here;) I have noticed that my windshield leaks a fair bit of water around the edges when driving in the rain on both my 931s and would like to know if there is a remedy for this. The seals look to be in ok shape, should...
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    Plow truck progress

    [thumbzup]Thanks in large part to this forum here is the almost finished project from this summer. I have learned a lot and am willing to help anyone who needs advice if I can provide it! It has been a lot of work, but fun at the same time! I am mounting the sander on my second 5 ton now and...
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    New to Me 5 tons!!!!

    Well I introduced myself already, so now I have my 5 tons I will show them to you all:grin: I just got them this past weekend from Sparta with the help of Jeff Laumer. They both run great so far. No electrical or mechanical issues at all. I have not had them on the road yet, one feels stronger...
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    Fl to Va, Indy to Va. transport available.

    I am picking up an item from Milton Fl GL auction and taking it back to Va. via Warner Robins Ga for another item so I could transport from fl to va or vice versa if someone needs. I also have an item in Indianapolis that I have to get back to Va as well, so if anyone needs something...
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    Won 2 new to me 931a2s!

    Ok, just got the start on my plow trucks! Won them on GL out of Wisconsin. Got one with 260 Miles, 8hrs on rebuild, and the other with 171 Miles. I just got off the phone with Jeff Laumer, he is going to get them off the base for me, and prepare them for the drive home. I will fly out some...
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    Advice on 923/931 a2 and snow plows.

    Ok, here is the plan. I am going to purchase 2 5 ton trucks. 923a2 or 931a2 wichever I find the best deals On. They will be outfitted with 11 foot plows, and 5 to 7 yard sanders. I'm after municipal/state plows, they will probably be Vaulk plows. I will buy 2 of the same ones for...
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    New member from Va.

    New to this forum and hoping to become an owner soon! I am looking at couple 5 tons for work purposes and and will need help and advice shortly! This is a great site with a lot of great members from my reading thus far. I will hopefully have details to discuss in the next couple days!8)
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