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    Mule carb and fuel pump rebuild

    Does anyone have experience with rebuilding the mule carb and fuel pump? Up till now I always just replaced them, that's beginning to get costly. I tried to contact Tillison to see if I could get an exploded view of the carb, no reply. On most small engines the carb can be disassembled to clean...
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    Wanted , parts for a Kubota tractor

    I know it's not a military vehicle, but I do use it to work on my military vehicles. If I've made a serious breach of the rules, slap my hands a I won't do it again. Anyway, I'm looking for a salvage yard where I can find a pair of Kubota front rims, size 15 x 7. The new ones are very pricey...
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    Tutorial for uploading pictures to threads and other tech. info.

    I've been a member for several years but have never had the need to post pictures. Now that I'm a paid member, I need to get rid of some stuff cluttering my shop. Is there a tutorial on this site to teach an almost "computer illiterate" how to do these things. I'm not completely stupid, I just...
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    M-Gator

    What is the lift capacity of the electric ram that dumps the bed of a M-Gator? I want to attach one to a 3/4 GI trailer. Many thanks!
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    Unusual truck- Dust control sprayer

    Several years ago I had a friend that was in the logging business. He had one truck that I had never seen before, or since. It was at least a 5 ton, 6x6, with a detachable bed. The only data plate I can remember was one that indicated it was a "dust control unit". I could not remember any model...
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    Asplundh Tree Service Unimog

    I though I had posted this thread before, but couldn't find it in the threads search. So, maybe I didn't. Back in the 70's I had a friend that worked for Asplundh Tree service. His job was spraying powerline right of ways for TVA. His sprayer was a Unimog with big tires and big winch on the...
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    How to fireproof magnesium parts?

    For those of you who know and love the M274s, all models execpt the A5 had magnesium beds and wheels. Is there any kind of fire retardant paint, or any other treatment, that can make magnesium less likely to catch fire? Anyone that has seen magnesium burn knows there's no putting it out. Just...
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    EOD mules?

    Does anyone have knowledge, pictures, etc. of mules used in EOD service? Several years ago there was a picture in the hallway at the EOD school of a solider loading artillery projos on the back of a mule with a hand painted wooden EOD sign on the side. I would like to a build a mule like it...
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    B-7 Aircraft Maintenance Platform

    Anyone know where I can get operators and maintenance manuals for a Lift-A-Loft aircraft maintenance platform? Model # MS-B7-16, Ser. # B7-1015, Delivery date 6/03 Many thanks!
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    Carburetor adjustment for 2AO42, M274 engine

    I need to adjust the idle on a mule engine. I can't find my TM for the engine. Found the parts TM, but not the engine instructions. I put on a new carburetor, it's idling waaaaay too fast. I've done it before, but can't remember the details. I searched the forums and the TMs, but no luck. Any...
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    Where are the weasels?

    Is there a forum dedicated to the weasel? In looking through the forums, I can't find them. Am I overlooking them? Thanks! Keith
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    Those pesky dust boot wires!?

    Does anyone have any ideas on a easier way to tighten the wires on the inside of the dust boots, where they won't leak. I've replaced dozens, maybe hundreds of these, every now and again I'll get a "leaker". That boot that just will not stop leaking. As anyone who has replaced one can attest...
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    FMTV CTIS system

    Friends, I'm having problems with my CTIS on a 2.5 ton FMTV. The front tires went down while sitting. I aired them up with an air compressor. When I started the truck all the lights flashed. On one wheel air was leaking around one of the connections. When I shut it down the leaking stopped. Do...
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    JD Gator....runs rough

    Friends, I have a John Deere gator, although it's not a M-Gator I got it from the Army. It's a civilian model with the Yanmar 3 cycl. engine and 12 volt starting system. It starts and idles very smoothly, I ran it 3 hours on Sunday with the outside temp. above 80 degrees. Ran smoothly and didn't...
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    Antenna help

    I have a Humvee that has the antenna mount, coax, and whip antenna. I don't know much about radios, or this equip., but I do know that the mount does not have the switch underneath to change bands. I assume this antenna is high VHF (?). Is there a way that this antenna and related equip. can be...
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    Parts for Night Vision Scope

    Pardon me if I've done wrong, but didn't know where else to turn. I need a battery cap for a AN/PVS-17B. Can some one direct me to the proper place? Thanks!
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    Unusual attachments on crawler tractor

    I recently saw a CAT D5 that belong to 101ABN. It was equipped with a bulldozer blade with winch on the rear. Besides these "standard" attachments, it also had a large box on top the winch made from expanded metal. The box was about 4ft. X 3 ft. X 3ft., open at the top with some aluminum beams...
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    special grease

    Greetings friends, I heard that John Deere had a grease that they recommended for old, leaky gear boxes. It is thick when put in but quickly liquefies when the gears are moving. I suppose all greases do this somewhat, but this is supposed to be something special. I plan to use it in the...
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    5 ton vehicle ID number

    On the following truck,M930, would the ID number be considered the same as the VIN. In which number would you find the year of manf.? I figure it's late 80's or early 90's, but there is no delivery date stamped on data plate. ID# C530-00045 DTID W312PY32970015 Reg# 2YTJEV33048742
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    Large and small fifth wheel king pins?

    I understand that the military has two sizes of fifth wheel king pins. One is large for GI trailers and the other is small for civilian type trailers. How can I tell from data plates or stock numbers which is which on trucks and trailers? Is there a way without going and actually measureing the...
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