• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

Search results

  1. R

    Volt gauge wiring

    Happy New Year to All !!! Need help with M1028 volt gauge wiring... volt gauge needle does not move when the ignition is turned on, in fact it never moves. I see that there are 2 wires going to the volt gauge, black and orange. The orange wire is always hot but I'm not sure what the black wire...
  2. R

    CUCV Markings

    Greetings !!! My desert tan M1008, recently purchased from GL, had USPFO spray painted on the front of the hood. Any ideas what that means ?? Thanks... Bob
  3. R

    Unit Identification

    Happy Holidays to All !!!! My M1008 radio truck has 1/1 26 AVN on front passenger side of front bumper and HQ30 on drivers side. Can anyone identify what unit this is ?? Thanks... Bob
  4. R

    M1008 Antenna Selections

    My latest M1008 from GL has a radio rack in the bed, antenna mounts on passenger side both front and rear. Can anyone tell me which antennas were used and at what location front or rear ?? Thanks... Bob
  5. R

    5 Ton Battery Relocation Kit

    Greetings !!! Is anyone selling the battery relocation kits for the 900 series trucks ?? Also, when I purchased my M925A2 from GSA, it had been used by a fire department and they were running it with only 2 batteries instead of 4. It seems to start and run fine on 2, is it really necessary to...
  6. R

    CUCV No Rev-up

    Greetings !!! Just received my latest, an M1028 from Ft. Jackson. All fluids had been drained except fuel by DRMO including a healthy dose of fork lift damage !! I am on first name basis with the drive shaft shop !! Replaced all fluids and fired-up, runs rough, blows smoke and will not rev-up...
  7. R

    Multifuel motors Got to Go

    Greetings MVers: Cleaning house, again !!! I have (2) multifuel motors in crates, not sure of condition. I believe they are 1D, located in Pittsburgh, PA. I will be removing lids this weekend to take pics, email me if interested. I will sell cheap or scrap if no interest. Thanks... Bob...
  8. R

    M135/M211 Parts For Sale

    Greetings From Pittsburgh, PA. I have a hardtop and a windshield frame with glass (several small cracks in glass) for the M135 or M211. They are not mint but certainly usable/restorable. $100 for the pair. Please call or email me @ rcb.com@att.net. Thanks... Bob 412-343-2555
  9. R

    Wanted: M915 tachograph

    Hello All !! Anyone know where I can locate a tachograph for my M915A1 ?? Thanks... Bob
  10. R

    M915A1 Manuals Wanted

    Hello Everyone !! Anybody have any M915A1 manuals for sale ?? Thanks... Bob
  11. R

    M915 Inspection in Wright Pat

    Greetings All !!! I too, won a 915 at Wright Patterson !! I would like to drive home to PA. and am looking for a fellow MVer familiar with the 915 and located close to check it out and prep if necessary at the GL Site for the drive home. I will gladly pay for their services !!! Thanks... Bob
  12. R

    M925A2 Antennas

    Greetings All !!! Anyone know how many different antennas were used on the M925A2 trucks ?? Curious to know what my options are !! Thanks... Bob
  13. R

    Another M35A2 will not start

    Greetings: Tried to start my M35A2 non-turbo that has been sitting for over a year. Ran fine when I stored in heated garage, pump is working, fuel pumps out of the bleeder on the filter housing on top side. Seems like it is starving for fuel. Tried heat start, nothing, not even a kick !! Any...
  14. R

    1600 v. 1400 Tire Question

    Hello Everyone !! I was wondering which tire would be correct/better for my 925A2 since GSA removed the original wheels and tires before it was released. I thought the 1400's were correct, but I keep seeing more and more 1600's on 5 tons. Any thoughts ??? Is one better than the other/ more...
  15. R

    Over Reving 6.2 CUCV's

    Greetings !! Anyone have this happen to 6.2 diesels... after sitting for some months and then starting they over rev until you keep slapping the gas pedal to knock down to idle ?? This has happened several times to me on at least (2) different CUCV's. Anyone know why and how do you stop it from...
  16. R

    M51 FS Cheap !!

    MVers: Cleaning house !!! Have running M51 dump (6602 gas) for sale 40 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Will sell for less than scrap value, $1500. Thanks... Bob
  17. R

    GL Surprise Bonus !!

    Recently picked-up my latest CUCV from Letterkenny. Having purchased many CUCV's from there including purchases by friends, we've witnessed and accepted the fact that when initially unloading they love to slam the fork lift into the sides of the vehicles then lifting usually bending the rear...
  18. R

    WANTED: Locking door handles

    Greetings: Anyone know of a source for locking door handles for a 935A2 ?? I would think they would fit all 2.5 and 5 ton trucks as they have the same doors ?!?!? Thanks.. Bob
  19. R

    M925A2 Ether Bottle Needed

    Greetings All !!! Anyone know where I can get an ether bottle for my M925A2 ?? Thanks... Bob
  20. R

    Wanted 900 Series Hard Top

    By chance... anyone have a 900 series hard top for sale near Pittsburgh, PA. Have found some, but shipping costs and shipping damage (which seems to occur more and more often) is a concern !! I will drive a reasonable distance to pick-up. I know I could maybe get one at Aberdeen but can't make...
Top