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  1. brasco

    GL notifications for auction wins - 3 June 2015

    I had one that was really slow once.... I thought that maybe I really didn't win or some other GL SNAFU happened...
  2. brasco

    M923a2 Battery issue

    I think the easiest, and least risky, path would be to replace with 2 new batteries big enough to crank it over... series 31 should do it. Just make sure that you figure out a way to hold the batteries in down. As a data point, I had a similar issue on two different trucks. Both times, I...
  3. brasco

    2015 Haspin parts thread

    Haspin Wish List Here is my wish list... this is mostly heavy stuff that I have found sources for but don't want to pay the extreme shipping costs or risk damage in shipping if I can find locally. 1) Camo Netting System, Woodland (looking for like-new if available – both hexagon and diamond...
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    2015 SS Haspin Acres Rally Dates, June 10-14th

    I may be interested in 2 T-shirts if we can get them in military brown or tan... 1-Large and 1 - Medium. (I have enough green t-shirts) I haven't seen a parts thread either. I have a wish list I would like to publish...
  5. brasco

    Just got my first 5 Ton

    Welcome.... you will have a lot of fun with it. Always things to clean, fix, or update.
  6. brasco

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I've been working on a few projects: 1) Installed spare tire on my latest M923A2. This was good practice using the davit boom and chain fall hoist. The torque multiplying wrench that I bought on ebay worked perfectly. I highly recommend as a labor saving device... I can't believe these tools...
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    Titling/registering M923 in Indiana. Like to hear from the Hoosiers who have done it.

    Here is an example of the pictures I submitted. I printed them out just as you see here and gave them the 2 sheets of paper. No need for actual photo paper or anything. Just take pictures of front, back, and side. Good to Go!
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    Titling/registering M923 in Indiana. Like to hear from the Hoosiers who have done it.

    I had a good chuckle today... I stopped into the Greensburg BMV this afternoon about 5:30 to renew one of mine and they said that you were there. I think they are good and experienced with the MV process now... I was in and out in 10 minutes or less... They know why I am there as soon as I walk...
  9. brasco

    Titling/registering M931A2 in Alabama

    ....beware of incoming flak due to the topic.... You should check Alabama code yourself but I found this on the interweb for Alabama...also, never trust your BMV to know the law and do your own research Section 32-6-49.7 Commercial driver license required; exceptions. (a) Except when driving...
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    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque

    So I received my torque multiplier wrench this week and tried it out yesterday. I didn't have time to change the tire but I did want to see if I could break the lug nut loose with this new toy. Here is a quick review... I may submit a more detailed review once I change the tire with it...
  11. brasco

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I installed new O-rings in the fuel selector valve on the M931A2... now I just need to let it set for 2 weeks to see if it loses it's prime like before. I also installed new wiper blades and cleaned the windows. I'm now glad I didn't relegate the M931A2 to a parts truck. I drove it around...
  12. brasco

    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque

    Thanks for your input everyone... I've been checking out all my options... I was even at my local Rural King over the weekend and they had a nice 1" air impact wrench for $160 that I almost bought... I'll probably just order one of those Chinese torque multiplier wrenches for $55 shipped...
  13. brasco

    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque

    If you can check the fit on the rear of the M923A2 that would be great.... I'm looking at a unit with a 1:58 gear ratio with 4800 N-m (3540 Ft-lb) max output - I'm guessing that should do it. The main body looks like it is 3.0" - 3.5" in diameter which should fit OK.
  14. brasco

    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque

    If you can check the fit on the rear of the M923A2 that would be great.... I'm looking at a unit with a 1:58 gear ratio with 4800 N-m (3540 Ft-lb) max output ... I'm guessing that should do it.
  15. brasco

    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque

    Thanks for the feedback...have you used these on the rear wheels of a M939A2 truck? Without having one to try, it looks like it would be a close fit to the hub of one of these truck and may even cant the tool sideways in use... I just wanted to get first hand account on one of these before...
  16. brasco

    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque

    I'm now looking a buying a torque multiplying wrench but it looks like a tight fit to use one of these on the rear tires of a M923A2. I've read that these have been used on 2 1/2 tons and 5 tons but I haven't seen M939A2s. Has anyone used these on a M939A2 series truck and can you recommend a...
  17. brasco

    Possible Bent Push Rod or Intake Valve on M923A2

    The use of ether by the GL guys is one possibility that concerns me the most. I picked it up during during one the cold spells we've been having.
  18. brasco

    Possible Bent Push Rod or Intake Valve on M923A2

    I made videos near the inlet and exhaust. See files below. Any opinions on these? I can somewhat hear the noise in the exhaust but it is more pronounced on the inlet side. If it weren't for hearing the noise on the inlet side I would say everything else sounds normal. I don't see...
  19. brasco

    Possible Bent Push Rod or Intake Valve on M923A2

    Thanks for the quick feedback guys. I'll put the air compressor on the list of things to check out. Does a compressor problem still make the puh, puh, puh sound? I don't know if I can upload it here but I'll take a video today and try to get the sound recorded. I do think this truck has...
  20. brasco

    Possible Bent Push Rod or Intake Valve on M923A2

    Uh Oh.... I think I may have a bent push rod or valve on a M923A2 with 6CTA8.3 engine. I was checking out my latest purchase yesterday and noticed a strange noise coming out of the intake tube. I had actually noticed it during the recovery a couple of weeks ago but didn't have time to deal...
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