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    Russian UAZ 469 ??s

    Scrappy, To my knowledge ( it is limited until 1991) it should have GAZ - 24 petrol (gasoline) wet sleeve engine. It is 6 cylinder straight or I-6. But in any way if you planing to put some think else (Cat/Allison; DT360(466)/Allison; Cum/Alison) - who cares what is it inside. FYI: GAZ stands...
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    Motorcycle - unknown type

    Yep, Dnepr still in the business.
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    Russian UAZ 469 ??s

    By the way, In Russia by GOST (some think like SAE, common standarts) all engines HP measured on 2,200 RPM. So 75Hp is not maximum power. On another hand, you always can stick turbo with aftercooler into it. just 2cents2cents
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    Russian UAZ 469 ??s

    Are you sure its a diesel? Hmmmm....Must to be newer then 1991. You are on right track. Small Cummins like 4BT for engine flowing by 1000/2000 series Allison ... Get your mind going If you like it - bring it. You don't need any one approval (except of DOT) Good luck. Post pictures!!! nopics
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    Motorcycle - unknown type

    Hi guys. Ural and Dnepr are two different manufactures. Especially if its made after1992. This is NOT Dnepr K750. This is Ural Ranger made by IMZ (Irbitsky Moto Zavod) special edition for Europe and Middle East. Closest model it USA is "funcTion" ($12,000). On another hand I am surprised by...
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    feel free to kick me out if you wish ...

    brockoli, what is the use of this truck will be? Pull, hole, drive crazy roads ... ? Some pics will be good. nopics Some specs will be not bad ether. What is bad in this truck? Engine, axle(s), trany ... How is the chassis looks? rust, bend ... What is upfitted with? In nutshell: reman...
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    Diesel

    pic 1 - F250 with Cummins 6CTA pic 2 - F350 with CAT C7
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    Russian Chopper

    If you need to translate - feel free to ask. :beer:
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    Diesel

    Sure, enjoy some pics pic 1, 2 - suburban with Detroit 8V92 pic 3 - 196x F250 crew cab with CAT C7 pic 5, 6 - 1968 Corvette with 5.9 Cummins pic 7, 8 - 1974 F250 with DT466 pic 9, 10 - Ford with DT466 TWIN turbo pic 11 - 1999 F350 with DT360
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    Diesel

    chevycrawler, Have you explored option to install IHC motor? I think DT466 will fit very nicely. If DT466 is not available DT360 is not bad ether. You can buy one of this out of school bus for about $1,500 - $2,500. And if you choose earlier then 1994 no electronics needed. You also going to...
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    URAL w/ Cat/Allison combo..

    I don't know about your state, but in State of NH you can register any think as a construction vehicle. Hm... is it really wider then 102 inches?
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    URAL w/ Cat/Allison combo..

    Mike, It is still fun vehicle to drive. I think "FANO-MOMETER":-D is almost all the way for GAZ66. I was actualy wanted to get GAZ66 and use it for driving to upstate NH for ski trips. If you get - let me know, I will shoot you "TO-DO" list. David, thanks for warm "welcome".:beer: Sure I can...
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    URAL w/ Cat/Allison combo..

    I have absolutly NO, "0", Nada experience with US military equipment. Actuly joined this forum to pickup your knowledge and experience. i am thinking to get M924 or M1086 to build log truck. Your information is make me think. Thanks. I hope my 6 years with USSR toys give you enough info to make...
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    URAL w/ Cat/Allison combo..

    Just want to add: my knowledge is limited up to 1991. I don't come across these trucks any more. I'd like to keep this way.:mrgreen:
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    URAL w/ Cat/Allison combo..

    David, with all do respect, you have wrong information. Q: are you kidding A: Nop YOU: the Ural and Zil wrote the book on battlefield reliability. ME: Ther is no such a book. However, if it is exist, Ural and Zil wrote book about Cat, Cummins, Alison, Rockwell etc. Whey had time to write this...
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    I need some help

    Before you buying any think $$$ go and check simple solutions: Air comes with out leak(s) Air is free of water and/or oil No ICE in system and case it self. It's cold there ... Try to change seal between steering wheel and driver seat.:driver:
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    I need some help

    Did you use your truck to go up on Sunday River to save $$ for tickets? :) Just kidding... Could you please describe what do you mean: "truck will drive off the rear and front wheels, like the transfer is locked in" Sorry, but it does not explain any thing. I know how truck can drive "off the...
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    Log / Grapple Truck Project

    This is what I am trying to build. Truck with loader for site and occasional transportation of small amount of logs. Just to give you a feeling of numbers: 25,000lb IS small amount. In one day with crane (see picture) I can fully goes through 150,000 lb of logs + 100,000 yards of wood chips...
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    Log / Grapple Truck Project

    Yes, I am trying to build a small (compare to real size) log truck. I think 50-60,000 GVW is small a small log truck. And by maximizing a footprint (more axles, wider tires) - minimize ground pressure. The haul part mostly will be done by my logging guy. Deuce is nice truck, but not for this...
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    Log / Grapple Truck Project

    Sure, why not! Try to see top quality sawmill which is specializing in "VENEER QUALITY MILLING" (it is a term). 73M819 is this call sign? KW - ? Absolutely not rot. Supply - demand issue. Price on any logs (as any other commodity) are subject to current market value. the expensive part...
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