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We are working thru the mechanical refurb on a M1010 ambulance. To my surprise the charging system works fine but what is a little funky is the starting. On my M1031 the "Wait" light comes on for 15 seconds or so and then she starts first crank every time. The M1010 has no Wait light and...

Just setting up to paint two CUCV trucks, an M1031 and a M1010 - need to make the call on most value add paint scheme. Please advise on most value add and detail your support for that. I've seen olive drab go pretty high and I've seen dark camo do ok - these are great condition trucks so the...

Ok, we took a working MEP-002 start and moved it to an MEP-003 - thinking this was a straightforward change. First thing we hit was the larger MEP-003 fuel tank. So we undid the fuel tank strap and moved the tank so the solenoid would clear - strange but not a big deal. Then the starter would...

Hey, I've rolled over the first 10,000 miles of putting an M1031 back to work in the civilian space. Lots of lessons learned and plenty of questions. Over the last year we fixed: burnt glow plug control board, glow plugs, three heater cores, death wobble from ****, bolts in front driveline, cab...

Ok, my MEP-004 water pump is gone, sparks flying from fan hitting the shroud. So bearing or carrier or something is going and need to be replaced. I need help with parts - according to page Figure 73 or page 276 of the parts manual TM 9-9661-464-24P there is a kit NSN 2930-00-678-3818 for the...

Ok, I've replaced three heater cores in my M1031 this year - time to solve this issue. New cap, good hoses, new heater core works fine (no leaks) for about 6 weeks then starts leaking. Napa heater core replacement three times - Napa says I don't get any more free units under warranty. So why...

Anyone have some detailed procedures for checking in used generators, running some inspections, testing for operation and then steps to refurbish? Does the military publish refurbishment procedures or manuals? I have the generator technical manuals but I'm looking for checklists or other...

Need to replace the whole tail light assembly on (right side) M1031 contact maintenance CUCV; after an unfortunate late night trailer drop off. Backed a generator trailer in next to another trailer at night, no lights, down slope, snow all the way and back from school, rain, sleet, lions, tiger...

I'm trying to retrofit my M1031 Contact Maintenance Truck back to close to original with all tools, locations etc. My M944A1 manual shows each tool, each location for that tool and details locations for each storage and mount of each piece of equipment. I want to find the same things for the...

Can the SteelSoldiers out there speak out about trust worthy mechanical and recovery services in the Californa, specifically French Camp, Barstow, Travis and Herlong liquidation centers? Other Southern, CA sites also interesting to hear about. Who would you trust to pick up your auction buy...

This thread is to capture all the knowledge, tricks, and capabilities of the M944A1 Mobile Shop in Civilian Use and the steps and lesson required to make that conversion. If you have knowledge to share please add to this thread. I'd request that entertainment oriented comments be at a minimum...

To put these trucks into "normal" civilian use some security needs to be added. Locking doors, key starter (maybe), locking gas caps, locking rear shops, tool boxes, etc. Please post your security systems, steps, tools, products (saw locking handles listed recently), and other ways you have made...

Does anyone know where you can buy surplus very large battery packs? I mean big, big, big batteries from submarine electric motors or missile silo batteries backups. I've tried GL for last couple years and nothing like this comes up. 200 ton gun barrels yes, whole barges yes, but a giant used...

Recently saw an MEP-903 with an Inverter setup attached, looked interesting and made me think what other inverters has the military used and what battery packs in the field. Would greatly appreciate anyone sharing their real knowledge and real experience with DC battery banks, inverters to...

I'm looking into M313 expansible trailer as a mobile workshop, need to know what equipment options would be attractive. Also, any downsides to using these in the real world. They seem all to have AC and heat standard and often load banks, what is unclear is what other major subsystems are...

Heads up from Program Office on the MEP-903 issues 10kW APU MEP-903A 10kW Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), Revised Procedures for Inspection & Replacement of Fuel Filter: MA_10kWAPU_Fuel_Filter_RevB.pdf (Draft) The following recommended procedure supersedes the existing fuel...

Anyone know if the MEP generators have a SAE standard housing? Please reference: LINK DEAD SAE provides international standards for engine flywheel and bolt patterns. I’m interested in adapting some water cooled engines to air cooled MEP generators (MEP-003 and MEP-002 etc.) heads IF and...

Anyone have a successful auto start and/or digital controller install on a MEP-003 or similar genset? I have a Dyngen GSC 300 panel that has all the function except frequency (RPM). So I'll be going that way eventually, makes the generator start up and shut down with a simple switch. You can...