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  1. K

    Eliminating 1 LB of rotating mass = 8.4 LBS of static mass. Let's upgrade TIRES

    About the rim, I bought 5 of them (1 for spare tire), one still in the box. From label on the box: Vision Wheel Warrior 72328 375-7881GB18
  2. K

    Eliminating 1 LB of rotating mass = 8.4 LBS of static mass. Let's upgrade TIRES

    I replace mine with : https://www.walmart.com/ip/Terra-Raider-M-T-KU-255-Mud-Terrain-LT37X12-50R17-124Q-E-Light-Truck-Tire/216901212?from=/search and cheap (< $150 each) 17x8.5 +18 aluminum wheel, total less than $400 per wheel mounted. The mounter said that they balanced better than expected...
  3. K

    M1097R1 -- some leak, what to check?

    Hi Folks, There is an indication of some fluid sip in the picture above. Can someone provides me with suggestion, on what to check? Thx, -k
  4. K

    Unknown part -- M1097R1

    Cool..., Thanks for the info. Best, -k
  5. K

    Unknown part -- M1097R1

    I recently acquired an M1097R1 #501476 from GovPlanet I have the attached picture laying in the back seat. I have no idea what it is or what is it for. Please help identifying the item. Thx -k
  6. K

    Universal electric wipers, modify?

    Here are some of them: http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electric-Motors/DC-Gearmotors/DC-Wiper-Motors/ http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electric-Motors/DC-Gearmotors/DC-Wiper-Motors/24-VDC-2-5-MARINCO-38210-01-WIPER-MOTOR-5-1792.axd All of the 24V ones have adjustable sweeps: 45°, 60°, 80° & 110° -k
  7. K

    Survival 109 build

    Hi Quadjeeper, I noticed you have a dent on your passenger side fender. I had somewhat similar thing on my deuce when I got it from GL. I was ready to buy a replacement, but shipping/picking it up is a little cumbersome. So decided to try some redneck fix, and it ended up quite well. I...
  8. K

    Help with ideas for picking up my newly purchased M923a2

    I towed my jeep jk using ibistek mv towbar, when I recovered a duece from TX to VA http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?125852-Recovery-Hooks-TX-to-Norhtern-VA For 24v towlight I used harborfreight towlight w/ 12-24 v led bulb I got from Amazon or ebay. You'll need to build converter...
  9. K

    How do you secure your Deuce ?

    I would just chain the clutch to the steering wheel, such that you can not depress the clutch and/or turn the steering wheel. I uses 2 padlock, one on the clutch pedal shaft & one end of the chain, and the other on the chain which we looped once or more time on the steering wheel. -k
  10. K

    Recovery: Hooks TX to Norhtern VA

    The trip was done in early May. We picked up the deuce from Hooks TX, and drove 2 days to my house in northern VA. In late march, I won a GL auction for an '87 ex-Airforce M35A2C located in Hooks, TX. We knew the truck did not start, and the battery were dead, but beside some dent on the...
  11. K

    electric windshield wiper conversion

    I found something similar to CGarbee's at surplus center: http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electric-Motors/DC-Gearmotors/DC-Wiper-Motors/24-VDC-2-5-MARINCO-38210-02-WIPER-MOTOR-W-SWITCH-5-1792-A.axd -k
  12. K

    Late Model USAF M35A2C Registry

    Just picked up one from GL, drove it from Hooks, TX to Nothern Virginia, w/ a Jeep JK in tow. Unit #: 87K1979 VIN: 1040-10042 Warranty Date: 5/87 No winch Engine: White LDT465 1D, however, it somehow have a 'whistler' (C turbo) , rather than the D turbo. May have had turbo replacement (with...
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