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Are there any 19.5" inch wheels with the duece bolt pattern and offset? I need them for use on my trailer so I can use tires with a lower profile to lower the height of the trailer. My apologies if this has been covered in a previous post.
tow strap vs chain
one dis-advantage of chains is they have no "give" or flex like a tow strap. they make them in all sizes, for example ebay item # 300040595212, 10" x 20" 100,000lbs capacity.
M series repower
www.mseriesrebuild.com was doing conversions on the m37, 2 1/2, and 5 ton with the cummins 3.5, 5.9, and 8.3. I've had no dealings with them, have any of you? I think they are located in North Carolina, not sure. They were advertizing in the MV magazine.
For a 5 ton...
Acouple of months ago I bought a bobb'ed duece from Jon Armentrot in Collins, IA and drove it to Memphis,Tn. It had 12.5 x 20 michelin XL's and when Jon and I were driving from the airport to his house he asked me how many days I was planning to take to get to Memhis (650 miles). I said I did...
Army Installations and other trivia
Hey Tom, on your website you have a link to a installation that was the original home of the 10th Mountain Division and you mistakenly call it a Army Base. The Army has either Posts or Camps, and the Navy, Air Force, and Marines have Bases. This is...
Do not wrap a chain around the tire when inflating, they have no give and can break. Secure the tire and rim with a nylon rachet strap if you don't have a cage or the tire is to big to fit in the cage.
I use to work in a tire store, and that's the procedure we used.
NAPA muffler 21470 measurements
my truck was a m109 and has the exhaust underneath> The muffler that is presently on it has a 3 1/2" inlet and a 2 3/4" outlet. Does anyone have the outside diameter measurements of the muffler body? I'm wonering if I can use the existing mounting strap on...
I have a bobbed m35 and I would like to install a detroit locker in the rear axle. www.usa6x6.com has instructions on his website and the install seems straight-foreward. Has anyone done this install, and what are some things to watch out for???
Sorry I wasn't clear, what I meant was "are there modifications you can make to the engine that will improve the reliability if diesel fuel is the only fuel you're going to use"?, understanding that you would no longer be able to use fuels other than diesel>