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Over the past few weeks, we have been tinkering with an M548A1 at the Museum. Had to "borrow" a couple of little parts off of another one out in the back 40, had battery and fuel issues, all minor things. Finally got it to lite off. Had an issue with air escaping out the bottom of the brake treddle valve...they only use air activated brakes for the towed trailer, not to stop the vehicle. Still leaks, don't know why, so for now, we just capped the line leading to the brake valve. Drove it to the shop, has a LOP light on all the time, but has oil pressure. Did the troubleshooting with the help of the 20's here on the site...many thanks to the person that uploaded those...downloaded and burnt a copy of them for the Museum...hope that's OK 
. Turned out to be a fialed LOP switch...now to find one. I have forgotten how nice a good running Detroit sounds. It is refreshing to hear something other than Cummins for a change. I have also found another thrill other than making something run...driving things! I have driven dozers before, but this is WAY different, it is FAST! When it shifts, the carrier jumps forward and your head snaps back. Found a couple of surprises in the back of it, the cab cover and the covers for the compartment behind the driver and radiator discharge...kind of like a winter front for a truck. The cargo cover is there too, but it has been cut. Anyone know where a cargo cover can be had and maybe the cab cover frame? My thanks to Craig, for allowing and trusting me to drive a truly amazing piece of his collection, and to Danny for taking and sending me the pics, 'cause I was a dufus and forgot my camera 
. Turned out to be a fialed LOP switch...now to find one. I have forgotten how nice a good running Detroit sounds. It is refreshing to hear something other than Cummins for a change. I have also found another thrill other than making something run...driving things! I have driven dozers before, but this is WAY different, it is FAST! When it shifts, the carrier jumps forward and your head snaps back. Found a couple of surprises in the back of it, the cab cover and the covers for the compartment behind the driver and radiator discharge...kind of like a winter front for a truck. The cargo cover is there too, but it has been cut. Anyone know where a cargo cover can be had and maybe the cab cover frame? My thanks to Craig, for allowing and trusting me to drive a truly amazing piece of his collection, and to Danny for taking and sending me the pics, 'cause I was a dufus and forgot my camera 
Can't wait to do the M60 and one of the Navy landing crafts! I'm just doin' what I like to do..tinker with things that make HP. I don't get to do it much at work anymore, I've gone from a technition to a baby sitter. Working on these..and my own things...I find is stress relieving. Thanks for the kind words 
