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    TX Insurance startup

    It seems lts becoming harder to find reasonablelly priced coverage for non show, non for hire, pvt use only. Are the policy underwriters “owned” by providers or outsourced? What would be required to start an insurance company that specializes in MV, providing appropriate policies at a...
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    936A2 Crane Motor Case Drain

    I cant seem to find the MWO or the thread about the MWo for the crane winch motor case drain MWO. I did use the search engine, probably not using correct key word search, and i looked in the TM section but nothing on the case drain. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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    TX Insurance premium increase

    My wife calls me yesterday while waiting for my connection flt for home and tells me our monthly payment nearly doubled for the upcoming yearly premium. Has anyone else seen a dramatic increase recently in their accident free premium/s? I am with progressive under a commercial plan, only plan...
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    Hyd ground power cart

    I need some help sourcing the manuals for our hyd mule. It kinda works to build enough pressure to cycle our flight controls and does extract the hyd fluid in the system, but will not service the system back up. Maybe its not made to service, but without manuals, i dont know for sure. Pics...
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    30k reliability

    Looking for a 3ph generator to power my sawmill and as a backup emergency hm genny or any other offsite electrical needs. I cant remember whom i was talking to, not sure if it was in person, telephone, on here or maybe FB. Whomever and wherever, told me these prior mil gen sets have a failure...
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    M936A2 crane hydraulic winch

    As to not hijack other threads with different issues. Current and past issues have been the crane winch will not lift know load weights, less than the advertised capacity or 20,000 lbs, ie. a log CAT scaled at 12,400 lbs. Doing some research here i found where a member was having a swing issue...
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    Leaking 2pc rims

    I have 2 L/FMTV rims that is leaking, even with a new oring and wire brushing and wheeling the halves and fresh coats of paint. I ordered some tar caulk strips, which we use when installing windows in aircraft. it took 6pc of caulk strips to go around oring and laid it between the studs and the...
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    Front winch tensioning

    I tried the search function before posting and couldnt find what i was looking for. I am trying to put drag tension on the front winch, to prevent rat nesting the cable as i free spool it. The tm says to turn clockwise to apply tension. I turned till it wouldnt turn anymore and still no tension...
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    M939 series spring brake

    I had a spring brake chamber leaking down and finally got around to replacing it. I ordered one from memphis equipment. I installed it and it doesnt seem the caging bolt functions properly or not all. Iv never seen a caging bolt like the one that came with it, nor have i seen the type of chamber...
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    M936A2 outrigger roll pin

    SO, pin #7 broke at some point and found it when i went to put the outrigger in place, the adjustable leg dropped to the ground. I tried driving pin #5 out and dang near broke my thumb/hand with a 3lb hammer. Has anyone had to drive these pins out? According to wbparts, they are not roll pins...
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    M936A2 clunking sound

    Today, i went to engage the rear pto and when i placed xmsn selector in 1-5, i heard clunk as the xmsn engaged. I went ahead and operated the rear winch, which took about 10 min total. I placed the xmsn in N, then discussed the troubleshooting with the wife. I crawled under the tck, had her put...
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    Service lights do not illuminate in the Brake light position

    I noticed since i got my truck, that none of my marker or park/run lights illuminate when the 3 lever switch is placed to the stop light position, but when placed in the drive position, all lights BUT my L and R park/run light illuminate when in svc/drive. Doing some troubleshooting and looking...
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    MRAP frame

    I came across this, it looks to be for the MAXPro or Pro Plus since it has a single spring hanger set. https://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/item/5690809?do=1 auction has closed, and some were going for cheap (under $500), and the other two auctions went for a decent price (under $1000). I was...
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    M936 crane winch gearbox

    If this has been posted before, sorry for the duplicate topic. I did try the search function using different key words but no luck. After installing the winch motor, i decided to drain and service the gearbox. When i rmvd the gearbox drain plug, a milky white mixture came flowing out. Instead...
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    M939A2 series dragging brake

    My l/h front brake was dragging/applied and after applying some air tool oil to the service chamber, with no luck of releasing the shoes, I removed the service chamber, and still had no luck getting the shoes to release. I was able to air hammer the drum off, and in the process, noticed the hub...
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    M936A2 boom lift cyl hose replacement

    Has anyone changed out the 2 hoses for the left hand boom lift cylinder (driver side when in the stowed position)? If so, what the hell tools did you use? i cant for the life of me get the return (short) hose off the dang NPT 90. i went to the snap on guy for the 1 3/8" and 1 1/2" crows feet...
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    M936A2 service brakes

    I did a search, might not be using correct word search, and this might have been answered already. I will start by checking my check valves and abs relays. But for now, id like to go ahead and see if it could be something else. Got my truck hm today from a job site about 20 miles away. I did...
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    T-Case not wanting to shift

    Took my M936A2 out for a stroll and to finally use it for what i bought it. After several lite lifting jobs and repositionings, i went move in to position for my last lift job of the day. I disengaged the rear pto and went to put the case in high range, it wouldnt go, tried low, still no joy. I...
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    TX to NC

    I am heading out from Temple, Tx. to Camp Lejuene, Nc. with an empty 12,000# GVW, 9000# load capacity, 20’ bumper pull. I am willing to haul up to 9000# of cargo, as long as there is a way to load and offload the cargo. Cost will be for fuel only from pickup to drop off location and willing to...
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    Garwood Front Winch

    Is there a maintenance TM specifically for the front winch? I am needing to disassemble my winch and replace a couple seals but cant find the break down/build up of winch. I found how to remove/install it from the truck, but nothing on the winch specifically. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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