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I did a 24 volt electric driven pump on my M35A2. It is slow but since I am not doing commercial work, the speed is sufficient. Chose the electric for better control. Have had the standard PTO driven system on commercial/civilian trucks and it can be a pain shifting between gears and neutral...
Thanks for the reply. It makes sense that Kaiser would not want to introduce a rebuild on the assembly line and would be able to tool up for the USMC M38A1 assuming a surplus of the original parts that were different form the CJ5 and/or had suppliers with the capacity to produce.
Some restorers...
I have recently acquired a 1964 USMC M38A1. (I will upload some pics as soon as I become acquainted with the new site and system). It is mostly original retaining the 24volt system, engine, drivetrain (with the exception of an aftermarket overdrive). Painted desert tan camp, which I know is...
This one goes way back and you had to be a long time member to know Joe. He bought and sold military vehicles, mainly M35a1 and a2s, and was an early member and contributor to this site. I bought a M35a2 from Joe in the early 2000s. Before the internet was so prolific, men like Joe were an...
ok. i have a question. i have an 86 M1009 that is not getting fuel for some reason. you can fill up her fuel filter and all and she will run but after that, she loses all power and will not run at all. would yall think this would result in a bad injector pump? or do yall think its just a...
Guys, thanks for all the nice words....
dikwks.... hang in there.... lots of prayer and sometimes just get moving.. that can be the hardest part...
3rdAngus: Know what you mean but remember my Dad who died of a heart condition; went from 190lbs of muscle. to 125lbs of skin and bones.... but...
Guys, thanks for all the nice words....
dikwks.... hang in there.... lots of prayer and sometimes just get moving.. that can be the hardest part...
3rdAngus: Know what you mean but remember my Dad who died of a heart condition; went from 190lbs of muscle. to 125lbs of skin and bones.... but...
Hi Fellas!!
Good to be back.
Prolonged absence probably requires an explanation:
Had a heart attack in '07 which caused me to be out of work for a while.
Financial challenges followed.
However, worse part was post-cardiac depression. It is a real condition but took a manly man (translation...
Hi. Welcome to the site.
I am from Georgia but have land in Dauphin and Swan River, so I am somewhat familar with your area.....
Both rear axles are drive axles.... Generally one set of wheels will pull on each axle with the opposite wheel pulling on the other axle...
How is the weather up...
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