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Get there fairly early. Some people start leaving around lunch time, and things are usually cleared out pretty well by 3:00 - 4:00 PM. I cruised through last night on the way home and there were already several people there. Joe

I plan to be there Friday in the 2 1/2 ton, and Saturday with the Gama Goat and USMC motorcycle. Joe

Thank you!

:snopes check: Sopes says this isn't true. :cookoo: If by chance it is, how much for the unicycle?

Very nice!

My Dad's M37 and my WC-51 (which uses the same 230 engine and Carter Ball and Ball carb) have been two of our most reliable vehicles to always start easily, even after sitting for several weeks. I suspect that you have a problem with your carburetor. Even if the check valves in your fuel pump...

Nice work!

That's the way mine is painted, along with the two other Marine Corps Gama Goats that I've been around and worked on. Here's a link to a pattern that I found by a google search... M561_Gama_Goat_Camo_Paint_Page Any original USMC goats that I have seen have also had a winch, and a M60 mount on...

As long as your goat is in good mechanical condition and you are paying attention while you are driving, running wide open on the highway is not a problem. With the four wheel steering, it's not like pulling a trailer. It's different, just takes some getting used to. Good luck, Joe

There are many different types of Federal Excess Property Programs where LE agencies, fire departments, municipalities, etc. can acquire vehicles and other equipment for their use. They vary from state to state, but in my experience, there are two basic ways that property can be acquired...

It has an M151 or M151A1 engine as well. Notice the upper radiator support/lifting ring, vacuum pump instead of fuel pump, and oil pressure switch for the electric fuel pump (by the oil filter). It needs some TLC, but definitely looks like a worthwhile project! Good luck! Joe

Have you considered airing down your tires too?

If the batteries were low, are you sure there was enough power to open the electric fuel shutoff solenoid? Did y'all manually open it by screwing in the thumb screw, to be sure it was getting fuel? I had one of these shutoffs burn out on me one time, that is why I ask... Joe

BTW: You asked about mounting tubeless tires on the original wheels. If I go that route for my 3A, I plan to take a little silicone and seal around the rivets inside the wheels, jut to be sure. Joe

If you are using the original 4.5" wide wheels, I would stick with the original size 7.00-16 NDCC or NDT tires, or if you're using a radial, 215-85R16, as they are an equivalent size. I've been considering a fairly aggressive radial in that size for my stock CJ-3A, but options are limited...

The answer is true! You are supposed to shut the ignition switch off first, then the battery switch off. See attached picture of the inside of the door on our M816 wrecker. You can see that behind the window crank it says "CAUTION POSITION BATTERY SWITCH TO OFF ONLY AFTER ENGINE HAS STOPPED"...

I have an A3 bed on my A2. It will bolt right on. Joe

Have a safe trip!

It seems like I remember reading somewhere in a manual to flip the shackles around. Looking back at it, that is probably only necessary on trucks without winches, since the shackles aren't very far forward of the grille.