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  1. WPNS421

    Blown NHC 250 engine

    I just inherited a 1986 M816 wrecker with a bad engine. The previous owner was at a show and the truck started smoking, on the way home the engine developped a loud knocking sound, but it still ran so he drove it home (30 miles). Long story short I ended up with the truck, I towed to the...
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    Brake question M989 Trailer

    I recently got a m989 trailer and am having trouble comprehending the brakes on the trailer. I hook up my brakes to the truck M35 and hit the pedal once or twice but the brakes are locked. On the front of the trailer there is a push lever and once you play with this the brakes unlock and the...
  3. WPNS421

    No EUC required on MEPs

    We were looking at GL this week and we noticed something new, GL seems to have removed the EUC requirement to purchase generators. The is evident in the events in PA and NY. Now anyone can bid on them.
  4. WPNS421

    Need 2xM1009 moved Reeders PAFort Drom NY area

    I need to have 2 M1009 moved from Reeders PA(near Stromberg PA) to Watertown Ny near Fort Drum. Both vehicles are runners and waiting for pickup. Vehicles are about 16 ft long standard width & height. Will pay cash, anytime within the next 10 days. They can be moved one at a time or as a...
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    move 2 M1009 Reeders PA to Ogdensburg NY

    I need to have 2 M1009 moved from Reeders PA to Ogdensburg NY which is about 50 miles east of Watertown NY. About 295 miles. Trucks can be moved anytime next week. Trucks are runners.. Will pay cash. PM or contact me at gilles@oops.ca
  6. WPNS421

    Move 2 X M1009 from Reeders PA to Ogdenburg NY

    I need to have 2 M1009 moved from Reeders PA to Ogdensburg NY. I would like the trucks to arrive Thursday 10th of Friday 11th March. On Friday the trucks must arrive NLT 1300 hrs. Contact by PM. Will pay cash. Reasonably rates please.
  7. WPNS421

    Ferret FS

    Found a 1962 Mark 2/3 Ferret for sale. Very nice, excellent condition and is licensed for the road. see www.militarytrucks.ca classified. I am not selling this item. Also the same guy has a Land Rover for sale. For anyone interested. Vehicles are located in Montreal Canada. Enjoy
  8. WPNS421

    New canadian 5 ton

    Here is a picture of the new Military 5 tons. They are replacing the MLVW's(=M35A3) The unit you see is for use with artillery units pulling guns. Notice the extended cab and then they added the crew compartment. The truck will carry 8 - 10 personnel. No more freezing in the back for the...
  9. WPNS421

    M1008 Recovery

    Before Christmas I purchased a M1008 from a dealer near Chicago who was suppose to ship it to Watertown NY and it ended up in Champlain NY. Anyways I finally picked it up and brought it home. I bought the truck sight unseen except photos and today we checked it out and it is in very good...
  10. WPNS421

    Transmission Shift indicator CUCV

    Wanted Transmission indicator CUCV I am looking for 2 transmission indicators for the CUCV M1010 and M1031. The item I am looking for is the indicator in the dash, the one with the little red arm. I have 2 CUCVs and both indicators are broken. So I hope someone has them or you can send me to...
  11. WPNS421

    Cab wincg remote control

    In the cab dash of the M816 wrecker on the left bottom near the door there is a data plate and a screw on cord plug that appears to be for the winch control. I can't seem to find any info on this plug. Does it control the front winch? and what does the controller look like?
  12. WPNS421

    Problem spin off oil filter adapter

    Up here in the far north it was a beautiful day, about 29 degrees and we decided to start all the MVs. All the CUCVs started no problem, and then the M109 and the M35. We didn't even need the booster cables. The trucks were warming up and all was going well till we noticed an oil leak on the...
  13. WPNS421

    Generator 903c in Contact Maint 1031

    Today we completed our conversion of the M1031 Contact Maintenance truck. We removed the old welder/generator and we replaced it with a 10kw 903C generator. M109 Guy built a control panel from scratch and then mounted the generator into the CMT. The truck is now equipped to run our MIG...
  14. WPNS421

    Maintenance tent 48x 20ft

    We will moving out f our existing garage in the next few weeks and we needed a place to pass the winter so we purchased a Maintenance tent 48 ft x 20ft x14ft. The tent is new with exception of the front door panel which will be replaced, the kit came with all the lights and everything I needed...
  15. WPNS421

    Wrecker jammed stabilizer leg

    Yesterday we were working with the wrecker trying to reinstall a box with cage on a M35 Cdn, we tried to lower the stabilzer legs on the rear of the truck. Dvrs side no problem, passenger side jammed tight we could not extend the leg, we tried everything until finally we used the cable on the...
  16. WPNS421

    Wrecker jammed stabilizer leg

    Today I was working with my M816 Wrecker and wanted to lift a cargo box with cage onto a M35 so we decided to put down the rear stabilizer legs, drivers side comes out very easy. Passenger side FORGET IT, no way could we pull it out of the sleeve it sits in. Finally we took the boom and cable...
  17. WPNS421

    Generator/Hobart welder gas engine

    I have taken the generator/welder equipped with a Wisconsin 4 cyl engine out of my M1031 and would like to know is someone would be interested in the unit. If no one is interested it will go to scrap metal. The engine has 57 hrs on the clock. We are replacing this unit with a 903C 10k generator...
  18. WPNS421

    M36c gone today

    Well today was a day I didn't want but it happened. I put my M36C with Hiab up for sale on Friday and on Saturday morning the first guy came, looked at it pulled out his checkbook and the truck was sold. It took 12 hrs to sell and I got my full asking price. I really liked this truck but I have...
  19. WPNS421

    Looking for a M274 Mule Questions

    I am looking to buy a Mule but would like some advise. I will be using the Mule for shows and parades and riding in the yard. My question, 2 wheel or 4 wheel steer? Can I add a second seat on the front beside the driver and will it change the driving characteristics. I notice that a lot of...
  20. WPNS421

    M1031 Loose steering box

    I just took the M1031 to a through a State safety inspection and got nailed for a loose steering box. I returned home got a 5/8 socket and retightened the 3 bolt. 2 bolts gave almost a 1/2 turn while the other took a 1/4 turn. Next time you are underneath the CUCV check your steering box for...
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