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  1. CES 3245th

    Installation of fuel gauge

    I want to replace my fuel gauge,which is not a big deal but I want to do it without pulling out my hair! What is the best and easiest way to tackle this? Any helpful information would be grateful and thank you in advance! (y) 1983 M923A1 5 Ton NHC-250 Diesel
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    Fuel gauge issues

    1983 AM General M923A1 Fuel gauge needle is jumping back and forth. Is it that the fuel gauge is no good or is there something else that could be causing the Needle to go to the left and to the right rapidly? Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated thank you in advance
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    Fuel gauge

    1983 AM General M923A1 Fuel gauge needle is jumping back and forth. Is it that the fuel gauge is no good or is there something else that could be causing the Needle to go to the left and to the right rapidly? Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated thank you in advance
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    Torque Multiplier

    Any good recommendations On Tools like this "Wurth Nut Buddy" What are the best ones available? As a side note,not having a 500# torque wrench how would you know what the torque is using this particular tool? 🤔 Thanks in advance
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    Tire Pressure

    I know the TM calls for 70# tire pressure on all (6) 14.00R20 Michelin XZL on a M923A1 5 Ton. The primary driving of this vehicle will be done on asphalt. I have been asking around in the MV community about tire pressure and getting different numbers from different people. So with all that said...
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    Correct (3) Color Camo Patterns

    Based on RAPCO paint color charts on their website are these the correct (3) color camo patterns for a 1983 U.S.M.C. M923A1 5-Ton truck? Any help from the Bullpen would be greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance!
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    H001654 Donaldson Air Ram

    1983 M923A1 5-Ton NHC-250 Diesel non-turbo.... Looking for some input whether it be pro or con on this Air Ram. Is it worth the money for this upgrade , typically a larger surface area is a good thing forcing more air in. I'm sure there is a lot of MV with this upgrade so are you satisfied with...
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    parts cross reference

    I have a 1983 M923A1 5 Ton Is there somewhere out there a parts cross reference chart or in other words a CHEAT SHEET on Wheel Bearing, Race Set and U-Joints and other parts associated with these vehicles? I’m sure there has to be something like that from the manufacturers like Moog and Timken...
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    (2) Knuckle Rubber Boot Replacements

    OK.... I was looking to change out the (2) knuckle rubber boots so when removing the rock guard from the passenger side oil started coming out of the bolt hole as you can see in the picture. About 1.5 quarts. I thought when I filled the dog bowl with gear lube I had the right amount in there and...
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    Tool Fabrication

    Due to the excessive amount of heat that we have been having here lately it tends to want to expand the fuel tank. On top of that having the diamond plate the way it is positioned makes it's a BITCH to get your hands in there to grip it and then to unscrew it. So I fabricated my Helper-Guy ...
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    Haldex AIR DRYER

    I was hoping I could get a little help from the Bullpen! I've been trying to locate a NEW Haldex Air Dryer DA33110X. I've been calling the local truck part stores and they either don't carry it or can't get it etc.. So if anybody out there can give me a link to a vendor that does have it it...
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    Battery Kill switch

    On my M923A1 I want to install a kill switch. Any suggestions on a GOOD product for this use would be very helpful and one that can handle a surge. As far as running the cables from the switch I was thinking of using 2/0 AWG Yes-No? I believe using a 2 post kill switch that would go to the...
  13. CES 3245th

    Hood Gas Shocks

    Once again I thought I would share this upgrade project which was necessary for me. This made a big difference when opening the hood. Each gas shock is rated at 60# the price was about $27 +- per shock less the mounting hardware at each end. For those that MAY need a little help from the Bullpen...
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    5 ton knuckle rubber boot w/zipper

    I realize that this has probably been beaten to death but I’ll ask anyways. I have read multiple bad experiences on this site with the 5 ton knuckle rubber boot w/zipper replacement! Unfortunately I need to change my out. BUT I don’t want to buy one and then have to change it two months down the...
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    ETHER START PRESSURE SWITCH Connections

    I realize it probably doesn't matter but I thought I would ask anyways! When replacing the ETHER START PRESSURE SWITCH As shown in the picture is there a wiring sequence for this? Any positive input would be greatly appreciated!
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    Oil Pan Add On

    I thought I would take this opportunity to share a couple of upgrades that I did that you might find useful. I changed my oil a couple of days ago using this new device that I had installed from the last time of draining my oil. Using this EZ oil valve drain w/ 90° elbow worked awesome! I also...
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    24V MILITARY VEHICLE FLASHER w/10 pins

    I could use a little help on this, what am I missing here? I bought a new vehicle flasher LED compatible. Of Course I didn't pull off the old one before I ordered the new one and of course I assumed it was the same,wrong! The new one has (3) pins and the old one has (10) pins. I have attached...
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    On-Board Battery Charger

    NOCO Genius GEN4 40 Amp 4-Bank Waterproof Smart On-Board Battery Charger.... I was hoping to get some feedback, pro or con on this battery charger! Has anybody used this particular battery charger and what is your opinion of it. Going on 1983 M923A1 5 Ton I appreciate any input on this...
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    Tailgate weight #

    I realizes sounds like a crazy question, but what is the weight of the tailgate on a 5 Ton M923A1 ? Trying to calculate shipping costs. Thanks in advance
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    Re-doing the old M939 5 Ton rims

    I thought I would take this opportunity to share and show some before and after pictures on a project on my M923A1. Scott who is owner operator of his company (S&S Dustless Blasting) did an awesome job, and a very personable guy scott@ssdustless.com. I am NOT giving a sales pitch, nor have I...
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