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On my A2 truck, the fitting the rubber hose connected to on the lift pump was loose. I think the vibration of the engine and the hose caused it to back off a tiny bit. So would also recommend just checking tightness of all your fuel line fittings.

What tensioners are you guys running? And where did you get them? Not sure what size I need for 395s.

I ended up ordering 3 sets, because why not. Truck should be even more unstoppable now. Thanks for your input.

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I am looking at tire chains for my 5 ton with 395's. I remember reading that only the middle axle should get them? Is that correct? Is there a reason not to do the fronts? I can understand the rears with possible chain interference (not sure how big of an issue this is with 395's).

Got a M923A2 ROPS. You can find my build thread in my profile.

I am up there from time to time, not in my military vehicle though. I am in Boise.

Had fun at the parade this weekend, there were over 100 entries and I was first in line (after the VFW and main parade sponsor of course, both of which are always first).

After driving it a bit with the exhaust wrap, I swear my EGT's (which are probably due to lower intake temps) are cooler with the same driving. So I doubled down a bit and we'll see what they do now.

My transmission looks to have been converted to Dexron III, but I was going to do the transfer case with the 80w90 while I am at it.

I am possibly looking to replace the gear oil in my M923A2 (rebuilt in 2011, about 5500 miles on it now). I am almost positive the oil has not been changed since it was rebuilt. The oil itself looks normal, and even pretty new still, but I figure there is a time aspect as well versus just debris...

Not really an expert here, so.... Is the controller actively trying to inflate or deflate the system? If all tires deflate, that means the system is pressurized to open all the wheel valves, right? Does it do it with the controller disconnected?

Added some heat control under the hood. Figure less heat under the hood means less heat into the cab from the firewall.

Finally got my DVR/camera system installed. Had to make my own metal mount for the screen since the plastic on that came with it did not seem sturdy. Only had to drill holes for the rear camera, the front and sides either use existing holes or magnetic mounts. Rear camera. Side cameras. Use...

Added a breather to the crank case vs just having the hose go down the back of the motor. Also ran the axle vent tubes up to the top of the firewall to a manifold, also connected to the breather tank. I have some ideas on how to pressurize the axle breathers for a home made simple fording kit...