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  1. US6x4

    What texts were used for advanced training of radio men (comms school)?

    I'm assuming that those who chose a communications MOS and went on to an advanced course after basic would have had a unique curriculum. Were they taught with the TMs and FMs that we all know or were there other internal texts that were not released? I'm just wondering if there's a 2" thick...
  2. US6x4

    I just inherited a bundle of AN/VRC goodies!

    A fellow collector has been cleaning up his shop and graciously loaded me up with all sorts of AN/VRC gear. It seems the highlight of the bundle is the AN/VRC-53 or -64? Radio set using the AM-2060/GRC adapter to plug the PRC-77 into the MT-1029 mount. There's still lots of parts to...
  3. US6x4

    Does anyone "float the gears" when shifting M39/M809?

    Not sure if I've asked this before but... I'm curious if these Spicers can handle it or put up with it. I've never tried it myself - just always used the clutch to shift like a pickup truck. How does everyone row the gears?
  4. US6x4

    Anyone else do this in their mind?

    My mind can't help but fill in the blanks when I glance at my monitor in the morning... I am an OD addict and I need some help. By "help" I mean more green vehicles 😁
  5. US6x4

    Is there a good preservative or protectant to use on cables?

    I've started noticing some severe cracking of the cable sheath on my H161 headsets particularly below the PTT switch near the coiled spring. The cracks go all the way to the wires and I'm looking for a way to prevent this from happening to all the other wires & cables. For reference, the...
  6. US6x4

    Davit crane mods for an M813 / A1 with 16.00R20s

    My big project for this year was to build a davit crane to handle my 16.00R20 spare tire and since Jim's price for a used crane at army6x6parts was decent enough I chose to modify an existing A1/A2 crane instead of starting from scratch. This ISO bed davit crane was the inspiration for how to...
  7. US6x4

    Rear view mirror backup camera install

    OK - one last project before the snow flys! 😁 For as sexy as an M813 with a cargo cover is, it has a massive blind spot behind it which could hide a Prius or a taco truck or even a short bus full of children. I installed a rear view mirror that is actually a backup camera to show me the...
  8. US6x4

    Has anyone else ever seen this Western Star 6900XD?

    I didn't see a sub-forum in the present conflict section that applied, but everyone here loves METs and HETs so I'm curious if anyone knows if this Western Star 6900XD tank transporter ever participated in testing trials or anything? In another life, when I was a test engineer for DTNA we had...
  9. US6x4

    Finally! - 16.00R20s for my M813

    It's been a long time working up to them but I finally got these monster AT3As mounted on the MV of the year! Luckily I bought the whole package right after Christmas before tire prices went crazy and I've been slowly working on them since January 28... I chased every thread on all 7 rims by...
  10. US6x4

    Torque value for M939A2 combat wheel studs?

    I've been looking for the torque spec for the nuts that fasten the two halves of the A2 combat wheels with the 3/4" studs, but I haven't found anything. Does anyone know what the correct range is? Does it differ by brand of wheel?
  11. US6x4

    The perfect accessory for a 7-ton...

    A Navy SeAL Riverine Assault Boat (RAB). You would be the envy at any boat launch. They only want $395,000...what a steal!
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    Vintage pics of M809s at Aberdeen Proving Ground

    These photos were discovered amongst the belongings of a former AM General salesman during his estate sale. They were packaged in a presentation binder in transparent page holders. Most of the dates listed are August 1970. Enjoy! If anyone knows of any videos of these tests I would love to...
  13. US6x4

    AM General's ATAC (All Terrain All Climate) M809 trucks?

    I just came across and bought these vintage print ads from 1981, 1982, & 1983 featuring what AM General was marketing as their ATAC lineup of trucks. It looks like they have CTIS like the next generation M923s came with. This looks like more than just a prototype test mule and it looks like a...
  14. US6x4

    Water temp gauge erratic when running, steady with engine off

    The title describes what I'm seeing which is a new behavior ever since I replaced the voltage regulator. The needle bounces back and forth from far left up to actual engine temp with the engine/alternator running. When I shut off the engine but keep the master switch on the temp gauge is...
  15. US6x4

    Alternator carnage!

    While disassembling my voltage regulator to replace it I found what looks like Apollo 1 and smells like the best materials that the EPA banned decades ago. It looks like the fire? originated at the #5 terminal and made everything else nice & crispy. This alternator still works pumping out 33.2...
  16. US6x4

    M813: Swap voltage regulator on the truck or off the truck?

    From the outside It looks as though I could replace the voltage regulator on my M813's alternator while installed on the truck but I'm not sure what I'll get into once the cover is off. Are the wires easily identified? Am I getting into a fool's errand by thinking of doing this while installed?
  17. US6x4

    Need torque spec for fuel button cover (PT pump)

    I need to know the torque specs for the (4) 1/4" bolts that secure the aluminum fuel button cover / housing to the PT pump. I can't find them anywhere - does anyone know?
  18. US6x4

    My co-worker's 1984

    My coworker doesn't do much online stuff but i thought you guys would like this one. It's his 3rd or 4th truck and it has 64" springs, 40" Nitto tires, original engine, but lots of suspension mods.
  19. US6x4

    My M813 gets a turbo!

    In an effort to compensate for the power loss of running 16.00-20s (still a future mod), I started accumulating parts for adding a turbo to my NHC-250. The direction I'm going is nothing new as @Lonnie has already laid the ground work for the turbo layout I'm using, but I was also inspired by...
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    Questions about M809 technical manuals

    In regards to manuals printed in the early 70s versus the updated manuals from the mid-80s, what are the differences? Are the changes usually procedural or are they changes in parts/construction of the truck? Mostly interested in the -34 manuals. Also, is anyone familiar with a -35P manual?
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