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    Out and about in M818.

    :driver: I worked on my recent 818 I recovered on Wends. It would not GO and it would not Stop!!. It took about 45 minutes for me to realize there was no fuel to IP. Took fuel filter off, no fuel. Filled fuel filter up with fuel. Disconnected fuel line at IP and poured fuel into hose. Fuel...
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    New M818 in yard.

    :cookoo: Hey guys, I do not want to ruffle any Feathers, but I have an observation after buying my 7th Vehicle from GL. Why are these vehicles in such Bad shape and have very little Mileage!!?? Three vehicles came from NGs and they show a great deal of lack of PMs. With all the training and lack...
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    Recovery of 5ton from Letterkenny to N.H.

    :grd: Drove out to Pa. with my Deuce and a Home made tow bar that I have used on large trucks for years. I tried pullint 5ton 818 with a chain to see if it would run, NO GO!! Lack of fuel???. Hooked up tow bar and thanks to Kevin I tried to start it one more time as I pulled him around the...
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    Specs on tow hooks

    Can someone tell me if the measurements are the same on the tow hooks of a M818 and a M35A2?. I may manufacture a tow bar to tow a M818. I have a Deuce for specs and measurements. I am to assume they are the same in width. Thanks, Phil
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    Letterkenny trip Tuesday for M818 Recovery

    :driver: I am gonna try to get appt. for Tuesday for pick up of my M818. I guess I will expect the worst and take my 20,000lb low bed with my 1ton Chevy Duramax to haul it back with. It is close on weight issue, but should go OK! GL says Don't Run, could be just dead batts,!!??? I shall take...
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    Deuce steering.

    :driver: Had a job for the Deuce and my 10ton trl today. I moved my friends Allis Chalmers Dozer. 23,000lbs on a pintal hook certainly made the Deuce Steer better! Who needs Power Steering!!??I was really amazes at the way the Deuce pulled it and stopping was OK also, considering the Trl brakes...
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    testing u812

    u812 comming?
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    Inspection of M1818 in Pa.

    I am in contract with GL for a M818 which I bid on at Letterkenny. Is there anyone who can Inspect this vehicle for me and let me know if it can be driven or will I have to haul it to N.H. ?It may have dead batteries, but thats no issue. I am concerned with anything major wrong with it. I hope...
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    XM818 bid.

    Thought It was time to get a Tractor. I bid on one at Chambersburg. The only one there!! Where are they all? I hope I dont Cut a SS members out of the deal. Phil
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    pics test

    Deuce winter pics
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    Deuce ride yesterday.

    :driver: I had to take the Deuce out for a ride to move a Skidder for my friend. Started out with my 2006 Chevy 1Ton Duramax. Got skidder loaded and moved about 50ft, when I noticed last axle on trl wasn't right. Missing Bolt on Spring equalizer. Got it fixed but realized Duramax had lack of...
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    Deuce History.

    :driver: It is about time I get some history on my recent Deuce! It is in great shape and I would buy 10 more from whatever Org. it came from! # and lettering on front bumper are 77 c-r ECS 27 411C A4 I greatly appreciate the help, Thanks, Phil :beer:
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    pic test

    Lets try pics
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    Question on Deuce History?

    :grd: My Deuce has these # on front bumper,. Can someone tell me where it originated from, or where it was last in service? {42-2-172} I thank you in Advance! Phil nopics
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    Pic test?

    Lets see if I can post the right pic! :grd:Is this picture clear enough for Gl??!! Maybe they just don't like my pic!! :(
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    post pics?

    aua Just trying to post pics
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    Testing 123!

    aua Trying to post new pics
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    Beaubeau and BeBe Taking Pa for a ride!

    The cat is out of the bag! Here's a picture of Beaubeau and Fam.!
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    Plenty of room for snow on top!

    Trying to get ready for next snow storm, Possible 10 to 18 inches tomorrow!!
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    Some pics of "THE IRON"

    Trying to sort out this Contraption!
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