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I'm ruuning in Low Range tonight, but my wrench basher just informed me that it is time to refurb the ignition system. Points, condensor, wires, cap & rotor. I see that there is a current post on SS for Autolite NOS Spark Plugs ... Could you repost the link to the list that you guys put...

I learned something new to me today. One of my old soldiers and I were talking about the problems that I encountered with the truck .... fuel, ignition ... what came up was the fact that our fuel filler caps have 3 distinct settings. Fill (open), Run (vented) and Fording (Sealed). If you crank...

Did I not warn you that this hobby can be addictive? Nice Fleet!

Pre lube the crap out of it. Pull the plugs, dump some 40 wt down the holes. Yank the dist, and preload the oil pump with preasure. THEN, bar it over slowly. After, clean it and prep for a really short fire up. Rollie, the Goalie/ the wrench basher had better be there to stupervise. Wreck this...

I just had a request for the TM for the Fording Kit. Anybody know which one it is, or where it lives? PDF would be cool. TY.

Um, yeah, they ran ... sort of. Whenever we were issued them, it was always a race to trade them for something useful. On my part, strong beverages were involved, and I never was stuck for long with anything less than an M1009. Itloids were horrible beasties. Mind you, now that I don't...

Rear facing PTO? Think dumper, tanker or firetruck. As for the Data Plate, Yes Please! Nice heater. I assume you will be using that thing!

Another note: With our new fuels that include an Ethanol content, make sure that whatever pump that you use has the newer Viton or equivalent parts in it. This is of importance to the M37 ,M715 and the rest of the Gasser crowd. NOS Diaphram fuel pumps don't work on modern gas. A buddy...

Brian and Simon (the mechanical brain of this operation) put a regulator in line, just BEFORE the under hood fuel shot off petcock. I think that they set if for 4 psi. Make sure that your fuel pump is wired to the ignition switch, and being a gasser, you know that Fire Extinguishers (Yes...

Bar code and data tag posted. Remove the power connections from your in tank pump, and tag into the replacement pump. Get an in tank filter from a large chain saw or ride on mower to use as a pick up feed. The original pick up is designed for a preassure fed system, not a suction based...

Tom, I just taked with Regimental Sargeant Major Ron Snellgrove. He said that he would be happy to get your box of parts to Mesa Az. He is going down for a little bit of desert warmth! If you get the chance, pop up to meet him. Cool guy! So you can now say that your project has had...

Side note: If your in tank fuel pump on the M135 ever goes out, buy the rebuild kit .... if you can find it! Otherwise, you CAN plumb an inline pump, but you MUST replace the fuel pick up foot. It has got a built-in pressure relase passage, which will not allow an external unit to function...

I have long since given up on deadlines. Which ever truck is ready for the parade will be in it. I have no qualms about red tagging a unit. Ancilliary stuff like getting the nice to have items operational, is not a front line priority for me. BUT, we get it done at the first opportunity...

Snow? WTF ? We haven't had our first frost out here yet. Rain is coming in, but I have got the worst of the exterior stuff done on the MKT. The M36A3 is due back from the movies tonight, So now we just polish stuff up for Rememberance Day. The M135 just wants a bath and the M105 is in...

I deliveryed the MKT to the working AO with the M36A3. Sorry Dave no video for this trip, Soldier who was detailed to shoot video, had to do a football game for TSN. You might have to wait. The M36 has the ponies to pull that ugly kitchen trailer, but it is so blasted long, that we are going...

The names in White or Tan, were a way of making the USA crews take pride in their vehicle, and warning any temporary user, as to who would be coming after them if a truck was not returned in perfect condition. As for signs or decals on the door, when I served, you might have your call sign on...

Put your Dad's name on the drivers front window, and your friend on the companion front window. It will mean something to those who know. The Unit and family will appreciate it, and you can still stick with your original plan of honoring your dad. Tac signs of the period on the back of...

I've got a Cloverdale code as well, but you'll have to wait until I get over to PM the beastie, to get the code for you.

Dave, the care package was OUTSTANDING!!!! I can now put original troop seats in both the M135 and the M105 ... and use the other cool bits that you sent! Monty, Leo and I had a great time sorting things. Now I have some work to do!

This will amuse you, Dave. I finally have a deck truck heading to Kelowna, with an empty backhaul. He's taking a Porsche up there and has the time to pick up the parts for "Karen's Green Army Truck" !!! Just in time for parade season .... Woo Hoo!