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Out today to change the broken left shock absorber on one of my M101A3s (thank you Mr. anonymous GL guy) when I ran into a little problem....
The bolt/stud that holds the shock absorber on sheared off. Now I have to figure out how to get a new stud on there. Anyone have any ideas.
From what I...
How do you haul a 10-tractor w/ M-172 trailer, 5-ton dump, M62 wrecker, and a M38A1 home with only two drivers?
Well, you start out by putting the M38A1 on a M353 trailer that has been modified to accept a jeep. Then hook that up to the M62.
Next you lift the M274 Mule up in the air.
Then...
We are having a bit of a problem with the M715 at the Military Veterans Museum & Education Center. When the light switch is put in the Stop Light position the brake lights work. When we move the switch to Service Drive the tail lights come on and the brake lights stop working. Any one have...
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DoD Buzz | No More Army Humvees; Lots More MRAPS
By Colin Clark Monday, February 1st, 2010 4:03 pm
The Humvee, which replaced the Jeep, will no longer be bought by the Army.
While Arnold Schwarzengger...
The Military Veterans Museum has been invited to display some vehicles as part of LZ Lambeau - a Welcome Home celebration at Lambeau Field in Green Bay for Vietnam War Veterans and their families.
For more information, check out:
LZ Lambeau
Event for Vietnam Veterans expanding
One of the...
I am trying to take off the fan pulley bracket so I can replace bearings A-283370 and A-284034 which are on the fan pulley shaft.
As you can see in the photos, I was able to get the 4 screws that hold the bracket down off. I would be able to get the whole assembly off, if I could figure...
I am looking for a part number/place to get a new brake light switch. The one on the Museum's M725 is shot and we have no brake lights.
Also, if someone has M715/725 manuals as a PDF and wants to share them, it would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Robert Buettner, Director
Military...
I am looking for photos, drawing, and other bis of info about the canvas top for the M38. I am trying to install it on the museum's ( http://mvmwisconsin.com ) M38 and am running into a snag.
I have the top on and the doors are easy to figure out also, what is getting me though is that there...
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This light problem has me completely stumped. I am not used to M-series wiring, just WWII 6 volt stuff, so that could have a bit to do with it.....
When I put the light switch all the way over to the right, the following lights light up:
Headlights
Rear marker lights...
Hello Guys:
I have recently accepted a volunteer position as head of vehicle maintenance with the Fields of Honor Military Veterans Museum in Oshkosh, WI. http://www.mvmwisconsin.com/
So, one of the trucks I get to 'play' with is, according to the data plate, a M54A2 WO/W. As you can clearly...
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