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  1. emr

    11.2 Miles Per Gallon in a M923A1?

    To correct a topic, the A1s did in fact come from the factory with the 1400s, ALL of them did, HOWEVER MANY Units DID when going in for new sneakers choose to put the 1100 G177s on em for in country high way use, Extended tire wear on the 1100s and stability when loaded, this IS a fact, The...
  2. emr

    front tires on M923

    Deuce guys have done this allot, me too with a few types of fronts in the past, the 5 ton guys are just getting to the saturation point of deuce ownership, So more like this will happen in time, I will add i am all for the look of wider fronts and deuls in back, its the best of the best i think...
  3. emr

    Usefulness of "regular exercise"?

    When busy, I try hard to do a " Tires aired up & up to drive temp once a month at least,If the time goes longer don't worry..., like all exercise .. it is accumulative, do it when you can, dont sweat if you miss some time, just do it :) So yes it is very important.
  4. emr

    "Bikini" style cab top

    Like almost everything we do, Uncle sam already did it, The cckws had a removable rear section, the one you cut off and threw away, then just the bikini was left, Factory issue. I used to drive me cckw 352 all the time like that 10 years ago, it sure is a good ride that way...
  5. emr

    sudden oversupply of m923's ??

    Thank You CARNC for calling a 939 series truck a 939 series truck, As after reading the first post and saw correctly 939 , I then saw all the 900 posts and then was looking for 900 series trucks on GL and found none ? ? If you want to sound like you know something about the trucks, it is a good...
  6. emr

    best gear oil for deuce

    No filter > non detergent, filter >detergent. Like doghead said, 2 oils :) engine and drive line. With that said, You will never have a problem running straight 30 in your engine, ever. 15/40 better , ok.... 80/90 drive train. :) some more 2 cents's.Unless you live in extreme cold, then 40 drive...
  7. emr

    just turned 100k, now what??

    Never change anything that works, if you start changing things because a web site blog said to , You will run out of money fast.
  8. emr

    M939 What Fluid for Trans/Pwr Stg?

    A search would have all these questions answered. It has been stated the 10 wt is for extreme service, Stated by Allison. And as stated correctly above, 10 wt is hydraulic oil. It is perfect for everything it is used for in these trucks, But hey its your truck always do what you want. But...This...
  9. emr

    M932 batteries

    :naner: probably a government contract thing :naner: I love answers like this :) Yea thats it ... :?
  10. emr

    Out of Fuel

    I agree, the biggest difference in our hobby and others is Patriotism.
  11. emr

    need info on M923 ,Big case

    If you searched a few , You may have found other talks about these trucks and the simple answers you have would have been dealt with . I will give a fast answer on reverse. driver error just like rolling tham over, the Army, Allison and AM General all did studies and changed nothing because...
  12. emr

    Periscopes for M114

    I have 3 vision blocks from an M 60, are they the same ?
  13. emr

    Periscopes for M114

    I am just going to post, i have no idea if they are the same, I have 3 of the angle lenses from an M 60 that would be for the driver, Are they the same ? I also have a good radiator and i think its the transmission , The thing that fits sideways acrross the drive axle in good running shape if...
  14. emr

    Memorial Day Parades in NNJ

    Here's a plug for Steel Soldiers and the MTA and joint ventures with any and all clubs really, Many MTA guys are already on this site and members as Vendors, or just enjoying this awesome site, All SS guys know during the MTA show we want any and ALL SS guys to come and enjoy what we do,Come...
  15. emr

    Memorial Day Parades in NNJ

    Thanks Guys !!!! We had an awesome day, My AAR was a parade kick off at Mt. Lakes 0900 and then raced to the Parssippany parade, But I have not done that one in 5 years and when i got there i was alone,:( I Got our Buddy Brent on the Phone because He has a Smart phone and could check the web...
  16. emr

    Where's the Land-Rover Section?

    I find it " astonishing " that a guy who starts the very first thread on a truck and actually " cant believe " there are no others ... Maybe thats just me, :) But I do remember replying to someone a few years ago that such a truck was mentioned , That the very first one was the best one ever...
  17. emr

    Joined the 5 Ton club (M923A2)

    All the best :) Thanks for posting :)
  18. emr

    M923A1 use as a commercial vehicle?

    Since WW1 The gov. has sold trucks etc,Many have asked and tried your question.And you may be noticing there are not many business's doing it, even after 70 years,And its Not because its a secret :) The search function here should have all you would ever need to know, But I must ask. Do you...
  19. emr

    Legally driving home

    Good call. It is never a good idea to chance it, Also the only place to get that info is from the division of motor vehicles in the states affected. " But officer the MV collector web site guys said i could just drive it home :) Heres your tickets sir, and the impound will be open monday for you...
  20. emr

    5 ton shock absorbers

    Just a funny, i remember my first CJ2A, i thought man these shocks must be shot. Changed em, Not one ounce of difference, If you notice a difference, they muat have really been mush :)
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