Recent content by PETE BALLARD

Wheel seals can go bad and leak for a number of reasons. 1 old age- sealing surface rubber wear out 2 in proper installation 3 wheel bearings wearing out and get loose 4 hub cap plug vent clogged I have never heard a wheel seal go bad- if you hear bearing going bad you got a real severe...

I know the thought is intimidating, but the reality is you need to find the leak- that is the best remedy not to add more parts to maintain and still have to fix the leak anyways. Take the fuel line off of the fuel tank and find a way to pressurize it with 3-5 lbs. Find the defect and take...

You also need to familiarize yourself with the chemical properties of acid/base and also where in the numeric scale is neutral is - for your own knowledge to understand what's happening inside your engine. From what you described a through flush and refill with coolant is what is needed. Also it...

Don't get in a hurry with this girl, she's a slow but steady 50-55 mph- tops if you don't want to create some real bad damage. It's made for two lane exploration!

Welcome to Steel Soldiers Forum, congrats on your new vehicle- be sure to familiarize yourself with the little things that make your vehicle work properly- all the information is here all in one spot along with a great support staff- enjoy the experience and the ride!

I think you have fuel system issues that need repair, it is not normal for diesel engines to loose their prime due to non-use- I would predict find and repair the defects and it should start without any problems and stay away from Bio-blend fuels when you are going to have an extended period of...

Back at you! I like the halo effect. i'm sure this will be a beacon in the night that will bring Santa to your location. Merry Christmas to all!

I was looking at the last auction and was not in tune with the procedures, shame on me. I missed a couple that i wanted to buy. Do any of you have any MEP 831A for sale or direct me to someone who does? thanks-pete

Guyfang- sounds like the best of all worlds- if they only had the messaging fingers and could bring you a beer!

so, what have they been going for lately?

yes, that's the one- I wanted to try to quiet it up by adding a nice sized muffler but between the size, weight and the initial operating noise I decided to let it move on

I need to correct myself- I had the version of the 802 without the sound deadlinking cover- I think it was mfg by Libby

any comments on current pricing? Gov Liquidation is on the way out?? now Gov Planet is the place?

Qestion for you genset guys- I am thinking of buying a MEP 831A or a MEP 701A and have some questions- either one a better value? current pricing on both? it has been a while since I looked at Gov Liquidation- is it going away? Now Gov Planet? is standby for the house- I realize it is a small...

Yes, the 4L80E did bolt right up to the 6.2- however the M1028A is equipped with a NP205 transfer case, part of the adapter plate is the front portion of the case and has a slightly larger locating ring where it mounts to the transmission- bolt pattern is the same, the ring is about 1/16 th of...