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I actually work for the Cummins Engine Co. distributor out here on the west coast. The museum is where I tinker with things. Home - The American Society of Military History in Los Angeles, California

Silverstate, yup, I knew that. IIRC the M901 uses the same "environmentally and human friendly" fluid in it's system too. Brian, come on out anytime, we need a starter changed it the other M60. You can reach the stupid thing but can't get to it thru the hatches in the bottom, guess the power...

Silverstate, yup, I knew that. IIRC the M901 uses the same "environmentally and human friendly" fluid in it's system too. Brian, come on out anytime, we need a starter changed it the other M60. You can reach the stupid thing but can't get to it thru the hatches in the bottom, guess the power...

That is a beautiful machine!

That was a spur o the moment thing from Craig. He called me Thursday and said he wanted to fire it. Friday I stopped by, got a TM, did some skimming and the next thing you know, there it is. There are mounts on the mantle for your bug light!

Yup, checked that first thing AFTER it rolled out of the ruts it was in!

The breech block is gone and there is a ring welded in the barrel about 8 inches up from the breech. Crushing a car!!??? HMMM, now you got me thinking, maybe at the SS day if I can do some persuasion:twisted: As promised, here is a link to a couple of vids, one is still attempting to load...

Trust me, I wanted to take a few laps around the compound, but there were too many people there. I wanted to take it out in the south field, but the TET festival was going on and there might have been a few issues there with some of the people seeing a big 'ol tank cruising around the field with...

All you local guys, there is ALWAYS a need for volunteers there. C'mon out! I am gonna see if I can persuade Craig into another Steel Soldiers day at the museum. Although it is a PITA to put batteries in that thing, i'd do it again just so others could see and hear it run. Vids should be up soon.

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Had a request from Craig to get the M60 going. After a 1 1/2 hour deal removing 5 gallons of water from the battery box...the seal is gone from the top hatch... and installing 6 fresh batteries, it roared to life after 6 years of sitting idle in it's spot at the east end of tank row. The best...