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  1. skidunits4you

    USMC Deuce Year Manufactured?

    I will look at our A3 tommorrow and see what we used. the SF 97 and RMV1 just went to registry for plates. I know it was a much shorter number than we are used to.
  2. skidunits4you

    Genset

    As has been said the meps 004 and 005 do not have (I have never seen one that did) A selector switch but have a reconnection board 120/208 0r 240/416 both are 3 phase. I use a couple of these to power fire stations that are not 3 phase. Only 240 load in the building is the well pump and it will...
  3. skidunits4you

    What all MEP models do members have?

    4 meps 004 4 meps 005 2 meps 006 6 meps 016a 2 meps 018 and 5 civilian units Kolher and cummins
  4. skidunits4you

    mep-o16 hookup question

    SmokStak > SmokStak® Vintage Electrical Equipment > Generators & Motors General Discussion > Military MEP and Aircraft Gen-Sets go to this website and you will find others doing the same thing with these units alot of good people here to help you out. I post in both places to help when I can I...
  5. skidunits4you

    mep-o16 hookup question

    From a post at smokestak : the following mod is easier; Set the switch to 240 single phase. L1 and L2 are your two hot lines. Install a jumper from S1-5 to S1-6. L0 will now be neutral. Don't use any other switch
  6. skidunits4you

    mep-o16 hookup question

    As long as it is putting out 240 single phase you should be all set your house breaker panel picks it 120 off one leg or the other to even out the load on both sides of Gen. hope posts helped Good Luck
  7. skidunits4you

    mep-o16 hookup question

    set the unit to 240 single phase you should get 240 volts between L1 and L2 and 120 volts between L0 and L1 or L0 and L2 ( L0 is nuetral L1 hot L2 hot unit should have a ground lug on the side of the frame)
  8. skidunits4you

    Genset

    Its missing the load connection board to start with and Its way to big for a house standby.Wetslacking will be a real problem if you dont load it enough
  9. skidunits4you

    How do you get 14.00 R20 M939/M944A1 tires off the rim?

    with the bead locks you must remove the bolts completely and then support the rim so the tire and beadlock will slide down off the rim. they suck to get off the first time when you put them back on use tire soap to lube the rim before you slide the beadlock back on. also make sure valve stem is...
  10. skidunits4you

    m35a3 normal operating temperature

    normal operating temp is 160 to 230 degrees as per the -10 , tranny operating temp 160 to 200 I have to agree please get a copy of the operator manual and read up.
  11. skidunits4you

    Deuces for Govt Agencies in San Antonio

    My state fire district has one of these it has a split tank both compartments together hold 1000 gallons We cut the a hole to let the water flow from one to the other and added a quick dump in the rear compartment.( pump was gone when we got it) mounted a pump under the drivers side and use it...
  12. skidunits4you

    Deuces for Govt Agencies in San Antonio

    Thanks I keep building more of these fire engine for departments around me and they work out great I wish I could keep them all stock but some changes to make them work as fire engines. Really really want a HEMMIT to convert into a fire truck
  13. skidunits4you

    Deuces for Govt Agencies in San Antonio

    M1009 1981 GM one with duals and a utility body one with singles and regular pickup body
  14. skidunits4you

    Deuces for Govt Agencies in San Antonio

    Will need to get new pics of duece was able to get a winch off another truck and added it also working on a few more just did up an A3 for my state Forest fire control too will post pic soon
  15. skidunits4you

    Deuces for Govt Agencies in San Antonio

    Acouple pics I hope they attached
  16. skidunits4you

    Deuces for Govt Agencies in San Antonio

    FYI All fire departments can get trucks from the Federal Excess Property Program if your state forestry dept is part of the system. These trucks are free from the Feds. On loan. My department has a 5 ton a 2 1/2 ton a tractor a 20 ton lowbed and 9 Generators 5k to 60 K oh yea and 2 5/4 tons...
  17. skidunits4you

    Need muffler for M939/M944A1.

    I will have to look around the 939 came with the bows but I dont know if they are still around I will check tommorrow
  18. skidunits4you

    Need muffler for M939/M944A1.

    On my fire depts 939 we replaced the muffler with one from a truck parts store I do not remember the part number but I measured the one on the truck and they matching it close you would have to look close to see its not OEM I did weld flanged on it so it clamped on with the original clamps. Good...
  19. skidunits4you

    HEMTT wheel valve stems

    On our M35A3 I was able to use Cat grader rim stems got them from a tire shop not CAT Cat it to rich for my blood. They are a little short but we were able to get extentions for them. Hope this helps
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