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  1. Artisan

    Mini Electricity Meter

    I have a need to monitor how much power I use in MV camper. 120V, basically just a camper trailer w/ A/C, lights, refer, radio etc. Is there an El Cheapo way to do this?
  2. Artisan

    lighting Fixture Ballast

    I picked up a 10' EMI container yesterday fro GL Barstow. The Fluorescent lights have been raped. The ballasts and bulbs are gone. The lamps are easy because there is a stamp that says; RELAMP W/ F40T12CW A quick search and I see these lamps are easy to get. The ballasts have no such label...
  3. Artisan

    Fill my BICON in Philly going to Los Angeles

    Well, No balls no blue chips so here goes. I have a line on a 10' Bicon Shipping Container I want in Philly. If you have goods that need ot go to Los Angeles maybe we can work a deal beneficial to all of us. Once in los Angeles I have a truck to get the can and I will deliver your good once...
  4. Artisan

    SO Calif SWAP Meet this SUNDAY

    The SCMVCC (Southern California Military Vehicles Collectors Club) is having it's monthly swap meet / meeting this coming Sunday, the 2nd Sunday of the month. It is a family friendly event. Come say Hello. I will try to bring the M916 for those who want to see one on the hoof! SCMVCC MEETING...
  5. Artisan

    Mini Soldering Torch, Recomendations?

    I have a little butane powered mini torch for small solder jobs and it worked OK but w/o warning it just died. I hate to throw good money after a bad design. THIS ONE Can anyone recommend a decent little torch for soldering military connectors and other items? My handheld MAPP torch makes a...
  6. Artisan

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  7. Artisan

    Wire Spec

    What is the proper way to spec wire / how do I call out this; Wire Color = BLACK 2 Wire in one round casing 5/8" OD #4 Stranded Wires (high amp usage, a small winch) Mil Spec? I want it to be very plyable, easy to coil, so FINE Stranding yes? ) The connector I am using is an IIT CANNON...
  8. Artisan

    Any So Calif Painters onboard?

    Paint and Electricity are not my forte' . Auto-CAD, Plumbing and fabbin' things we do fine. Are there any painters who are not afraid of CARC that can shoot a flatbed I just built? the whole thing will come off very easy if a forklift is available. I could rent one for a 1/2 day perhaps. I...
  9. Artisan

    So Cal MV Swap meet and club meeting

    Tomorrow, SUNDAY, 12-14-14 is the *SCMVCC swap meet and club powwow, the swap meet is public and the club meeting is open to prospective members! COME ON DOWN ! You do not need to be a member to check it out! *Southern California Mililitary Vehicles Collectors Club. December 14—SCMVCC...
  10. Artisan

    NTC400 Block Heaters CHEAP

    $54.00 ! NTC400 Block heaters (Verify it works for you HERE, I think PDF pg 40 or so ) Just thought I would share w/ you guys. Seems like a stand up company to me...
  11. Artisan

    M915 in California? M916? M91-whatever in CALIF?

    If you have an M915 series truck currently on the road and California can you shoot me a PM for a quick communique' please? M915 M916 M917 M918 M919 M920 OR A1 A2 A3
  12. Artisan

    M939A1 Series WHERE in TM's wheel splitting?

    I just can't find it. Where in the M939 TM's does it tell you exactly how to split these rims and replace a tire on a rim. Thank but I want to read what the book says EXACTLY. Does anyone know where it is??????????????????????????? Where exactly are the part numbers for the O-Rings and tire...
  13. Artisan

    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque

    5 Ton Lug Nut Torque Finally got a replacement XL tire and I moved all my wheels around so the Michelin XL tire Chevron Lug pattern is pointing forward on both sides. I looked up the torque for the lug nuts for singles, 14:00R20 tires and it is; Tighten forty stud nuts 450-500 lb-ft As taken...
  14. Artisan

    "Bore Sealant" ??? Dexter Axle Q

    BACKGROUND So I am taking my Dexter, 12K Axle, Disc Brakes apart and glass bead blasting away rust, and replacing the grease. The brakes have all new parts still, trailer used one time, it was flooded by the Mississippi we suspect. I pulled the one inner hub seal and it came out looking brand...
  15. Artisan

    Duetz 1011 / 2011 Series

    Does anyone have the Tech manual / Parts manuals for the Duetz 1011 / 2011 Series diesel engines they can share please?
  16. Artisan

    Wheel hub removal help needed for a new memeber

    Hey guys, a new member is having some wheel removal issues. CLICK HERE and if you think you can help please do. All's I am doing is squat I do believe... :-(
  17. Artisan

    APC tow points/shackles

    Guys can someone school me on the exact name for this type of clevis towing connector that Derrick has for sale? I am told that are for connecting to cables as pictured HERE and HERE Slang names OK but an exact name of that type of connection is perfered. TIA!
  18. Artisan

    IronPlanet.com Selling Military Rolling Stock SOON!

    ***** New Intel ***** * Ironplanet has created a new website/company called GOVPLANET.COM * I read in another thread where someone reminded us that IronPlanet.com was not selling trucks to California residents. This is no longer true. I can tell you as a matter of fact, not hearsay but fact...
  19. Artisan

    M916 12V Ampacity draw?

    Any electric guys know this? If I wanted to see how many amps the 12V side pulls I would obviously turn on everything I could***, then grab a DC Ammeter but what wire would I put it around, the 12V #10A wire at the ALT ? I can provide a schematic if needed. *** Hazards on. Dash Fans on...
  20. Artisan

    16% Buyers Premium PLUS a $25 fee, PLUS!

    Be verrrry careful and read the fine print. I just saw a bunch of GL auctions where they say you will be charged a $25.00 handling fee I think it said AND the Buyers Premium was 16% up 6%, AND I am sure you will pay tax as well. SO if you win an item for $100.00 you pay $25 so now your at...
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