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I'm starting to experiment with heated fuel lines to complement the heated fuel tank. The electric heat is sectioned off to cover fuel feed, fuel return and fuel tank selector valve. Each section has its own thermostat and when finished, the system will operate automatically More to come, I keep...

Are there military 24VDC fans for use/mounting inside cab, if so any links? Thanks.

Checked two different fuel density compensators on the bench this morning. One leaks and one does not. The leak occurs around the piston rod, which has no gasket but is only a metal to metal fit. Apparently the leak is caused by wear, although the there is very little movement while in...

Looking for an old post, I typed in the number of an instruction sheet, that I knew was in the post, PM-32333. The on-site search function came up with zero hits. When I did the same on Google, I got my post in one of the results....

This thing is keeping me busy, image lists most of the stuff I'm working on, but the list is far from complete.... At least a dozen of you, my fellow steelsoldiers have contributed in one way or another over the past two years for which I'm very grateful. Will be working on the fuel selector...

A long time ago, I calculated that the horsepower needed to run a deuce at 50 mph was about 100, based on fuel consumption. That would mean that the energy to move a deuce at 50 mph 500 miles is approx (currently) equal to my total monthly home energy usage. Energy to drive my civi car at 50...

Before removing the starter from the 8x8 engine, I'd like to know what's out there, what's available, where and at what cost. The starter should be the same for all multifuel engines except for different brands. I was pretty sure that the solenoid was the problem, but it now appears that the...

Ran the genset for 15 minutes to check the new exhaust, which keeps the heat away from the back of the 8x8 cab. The muffler temp was 350 to 400°F and the cab reached 160 degrees, better than having the exhaust blast the paint off of it. Also realized why the jerry can may collect water if...

Sort of, wasn't driving...They are a lot more effective than the deuce wipers and they park themselves when shut off. They are air powered by Sprague units. ..gotto find something better to do....

Every so often I get the chatter from the starter solenoid on the 8x8 and really hate it when showing the truck to someone for the first time...it just leaves a bad first impression. Last year I bought a solenoid on ebay and upon closer inspection it turned out to be the exact right one for my...

I'm looking for one, it's used in the removal of the solenoid from the starter. This particular one is called out for the 8x8 engine, but may be similar for other starters. Any leads would be appreciated.

Both the coolant and the personnel heaters are now installed in the 757 and it was time to test them (the 4th of July is good in case of fire works). The personnel heater worked well as expected since it was tested last year. I didn't pre check the coolant heater based on the fact that it came...

How were they labeled or marked to keep them from getting confused with diesel? I have a red one for my genset, but want to paint it OD......

Added a few miles to the odo today driving the 8x8 in a nearby field. My son Adrian and I took turns. Shifting from first to second was very smooth and it really took off after shifting...lots of power. The automatic shifts at 2,800 rpm. I had some problems with the fuel pressure due to the...

After discovering that the speedometer may be defective on the 8x8, I have been looking for a possible replacement. It seems that different models/designs have the same MS39021-2 number, can anyone tell me when the version with the Km/Hr scale was introduced? The Stewart Warner numbers are...

I'm experimenting with LED strips for making the dash gauges more visible at night. Here is a preliminary view of the strip winding its way across the rear of the dash.

Been working on the coolant heater for a while now, image shows installation with circulation pump. Fuel line and wiring still has to be completed. Two separate coolant circuits can be selected, one to heat the driver's side fuel tank and one to heat the engine....

To be on the safe side, I thought I'd ask... Drained the automatic transmission yesterday (xm757 Allison), replaced the filter element and refilled with the same amount of fluid, 5 gallons. My question relates to the "Safe to start" level, before draining, the level was right on the mark, but...

Yesterday, I painted the top portion of the bikini top white as seen in the images here. It worked very well on the deuce to keep the cab temp from rising above ambient by reflecting the sun's rays. It can't be seen from the ground, so it doesn't deter from the original look of the vehicle. (The...

If I were looking for a shelter without the wheel well cut-outs, what model(s) should I search for? Image shows a typical one. Thanks. (This may not be the right category, but we don't have one for shelters...)