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    cant read

    the color schemes are very dark and the lettering is dark gray on black or in the calssifieds are off white on white. is there anything that can be done to manke this more readable. i have changed schemes to no avail regards way over 50 eyes thanx
  2. 5

    Its a vacuum what???

    after digging out 30 some years of dried mud this contraption tee's into the brake switch tee. so some one had put power brakes on this. i havent had this on the road yet, im still huntin down a bronco drag link and some flare hoses for the saginaw steering box and pump. I started the engine...
  3. 5

    Its a vacuum what???

    this resides under the hood of my m715, there is an inlet that extends under the dash. the can, piping, hoses and the what appears to be a master cylinder are fairly new. any enlightenment would be appreciated
  4. 5

    this could happen to you

    oops cares..... oh well doesnt hey at least you weren't struck with dumb panic and hit the gas pedal..... good reminder to us all, its old stuff and think ahead
  5. 5

    MK 1 Solar powered hood mounted weather station

    The solar powered MK1 weather rock : = ) when its wet its raining, if its gone its windy and if ya cant see it...slow down..
  6. 5

    power steering pump alignment from scatch

    i couldnt come up with the right "bolt up parts" so had to fab my own brackets i will post more as i go along first picture is sq tube clamped tp water pump pulley to set pump standoff, 2nd pic is looking through radiator opening metal plate bolted to head to hold pump adjust bracket
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    If you had your druthers for an engine swap....

    knowing the life of the "OL Tornado" is limited i am planning to repower the m715 with a 6 cylinder diesel. is there a civilian engine that will mate with the jeep trans directly ? i know there are trans adaptors too but imm lookin a year out for this change so maybe i can stumble over an...
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    new in box m151 engine.. PRICE GREATLY REDUCED! !

    mfr date is in 1987 complete black paint engine with sealed install blueprints and carb if interested email me for more pics $1000 + freight
  9. 5

    wheel cylinder kits..... what fitz

    yes sir you were right they do fit.... now i have to find which brake shoes will fit
  10. 5

    wheel cylinder kits..... what fitz

    i need to replace the brake cylinders on all 4 wheels is there a civilian cross reference part for these units?
  11. 5

    A frame measurement needed.. update...

    when i got my m715 the steering box was broke ( bottom lug broke off ) and sitting very askew... :? its hard to tell if the frame is bent ... so can anyone give me the distance between the frame rails where the steering gear mounts...
  12. 5

    M715/230 starter is toast

    The local industrial starter rebuilder said it was gonna be almost $400 :? to rebuild my 24v starter... the field coils are burnt..does any body have a case with a set of good coils or maybe just another starter? is there another truck starter that will fit in its place? thanx in advance...
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    OK.......... I'm in

    Hi Guyz i just picked up this 1968 5/4 in really great shape with 16k miles on her. no rust and all straight. ( beginners luck) its ex military that was used by the Idaho Forest Service, they had run 12v accesories and the starter is in a box in parts so i will have to figure out what they...
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    My new to me 5/4

    im new to the forum and to military vehicles and would like to share my find (s) this is a 1968 m715 with 16,000 miles on the odometer this rig was last used by idaho state forestery and was taken great care of there are virtually no damage,rust or dents anywhere. the steering shaft coupler is...
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