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  1. 1958 M274

    These were in my M1078....anyone know what they are?

    Aircraft cargo tie downs. Used with chain. If I remember correctly, the proper chains are 5/16" link, about 6 feet long, and have a chain hook on one end that's bent to lay flat back parallel with the chain.
  2. 1958 M274

    Help me identify this leak?

    ATF is the fluid used in the power steering system. The hydraulic steering pump powers the steering, hydroboost for the brakes, and the fan clutch. The pictures you posted are all around that area. Check out that system...
  3. 1958 M274

    Air Conditioning?

    Anything is possible with enough time and money. There is a lot of room in the Gama Goat engine compartment. You'd have to be creative to mount and drive the A/C compressor. Where would you mount the condenser? If you want a Gama Goat for R&D purposes I have a couple for sale...
  4. 1958 M274

    Tires for mutt

    215/85R16 is pretty much the same size as 7.00-16. I bought Cooper Discoverer ST tires in that size for my CJ-3A.
  5. 1958 M274

    Gama Goat Tours?

    Here's my take on the gama goat... I've had my personal M561 for about ten years now, and maintained three others in operational condition for a museum where I used to work. Mine was my daily driver for about a year soon after I got it. When I say daily driver, I mean it, as I didn't own a...
  6. 1958 M274

    Gama Goat Crankcase capacity

    I don't know what engine oils y'all are using but here's a reminder that Detroit is very specific about not using multi viscosity (IE 15W40) in two strokes. According to documentation that I have read and what the Detroit dealer told me, for normal operating temperatures, they specify CF-2...
  7. 1958 M274

    Lord help me I've become a Goat Herder

    Looks like it might be a Marine Corps Gama Goat. It has a winch and what looks like the ammo can bracket on the passenger side center fender that goes with the M60 mount. All originally USMC M561s that I've seen have these features.
  8. 1958 M274

    M813 drive train noise / clatter

    Check your high/low shift lever for the transfer case to be sure it's adjusted properly and engaging fully. I was driving my first M816 out on the road for the first time and had an issue similar to yours. I had driven it a few miles around in the yard in all the gears and everything seemed...
  9. 1958 M274

    Everyone's method for removing rusty, flakey paint?

    I agree with clinto. There is no substitute for a clean blasted surface. I've scraped, wire brushed, and sanded by hand, worn out many wire brush cups and wheels on grinders, used a needle scaler, pressure washed, and other stuff. I still sand blast when possible.
  10. 1958 M274

    R-2 crash truck

    I agree!
  11. 1958 M274

    GPW Fuel Question

    Congratulations on purchasing your jeep! I concur with NDT and Clinto. From personal experience I've driven thousands of miles in gasoline military vehicles from the 1940s-1970s on standard pump gas and never had an issue. Lots of those miles have been in Jeeps with the L and F 134 engine. One...
  12. 1958 M274

    Official 2014 SS Ga. Rally buy/sell/trade thread

    I also have one new M939 series 5 ton insulated vinyl cab top for sale. It's out of the box, but still has the paper on the zippered window and is very clean. $325
  13. 1958 M274

    Official 2014 SS Ga. Rally buy/sell/trade thread

    I'm looking for a multi-fuel engine can. Please PM me with details and price if you have one! I really only need the lid, but I doubt anyone has just the lid laying around...
  14. 1958 M274

    Gama Goat Restoration

    Best I recall the drain plugs are all NPT. The engine is 3/4" or 1" and I think the differentials are 2" maybe? It's been a while since I've looked at them and I'm not near mine to look right now. The standard alternator is the usual M-Series 60 amp, though the pulley is application specific...
  15. 1958 M274

    Official 2014 SS Ga. Rally buy/sell/trade thread

    Sure thing. Do you want a full size M16A2 replica with bayonet for a field cross?
  16. 1958 M274

    Official 2014 SS Ga. Rally buy/sell/trade thread

    I'm looking for a good exhaust system for a multifuel 5 ton (M54A2, M52A2, etc.)
  17. 1958 M274

    Purchased Air Raid Siren

    http://www.nojolt.com/how-to-build-a-rotary-phase-converter.shtml
  18. 1958 M274

    Question for thining rapco paints

    I've had had good luck with Gillespie mixing 25% mineral spirits, 75% paint. Depending on temperature and how it flows I usually spray at 30-40 psi out of a Binks one quart siphon type paint gun.
  19. 1958 M274

    Official 2014 SS Ga. Rally buy/sell/trade thread

    I'll be there Thursday through Sunday. I have two replica M16A2 rifles (The A1s in the picture have been sold) and 5 Titan 11.00-20 NDCC Tires. Four of the tires were run for about 300 miles before switching to radials. The fifth is a good take off with about 75% tread. Some have tubes and...
  20. 1958 M274

    Gold winner 2014 mvpa national convention

    Congratulations Emily! I remember when y'all showed up at my house in the snow driving that!
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