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  1. 73m819

    M816 hot rodding ?

    Drop the fuel button number for mid range and up, add a pyro, build it to a tubo 290, though these motors DO NOT have squirters, the taller the tire, the deeper the hole between 3rd. and 4th. gets 240hp x 6.44 rears x 36,000 lbs = a turd, a slow turd, you can dress it up, chrome it, ect, ect...
  2. 73m819

    M936A1 rear deck winch failure

    The shear pin is right before the chain coulping on the winch side
  3. 73m819

    OK... I admit it... that first step in the M925A1 is a Bit%$ .. what have others done

    Are you sure you want to post this in open forum
  4. 73m819

    M936A1 rear deck winch failure

    shear pin
  5. 73m819

    Tire Questions

    NO, will NOT WORK, will rub BAD on the inside, REQUIRES SPACERS and SPECIAL studs with both the front and rears to use, will be OVER WIDTH by about a foot, the tire WILL stick out past the fuel tanks, also will make the hole between 3rd and 4th a lot deeper. In another words, NOT A GOOD IDEA, I...
  6. 73m819

    Check your front wheel studs

    1-- Hit the stud/nut with a hammer, the tone changes with a cracked stud, If you find ONE cracked stud, REPLACE them ALL. 2-- Check the tightness of the nuts (don't over tighten), if the nut seem loose just a bit and comes back loose, find out why, look for a cracked stud. 3-- Look for a just a...
  7. 73m819

    Check your front wheel studs

    Guys check your front wheel studs for cracks, could be a real seat grabber if you loose a front tire. This SHOULD be part of your PRETRIP inspection. 1-- Some of our trucks ( a lot) have the ORIGINAL BUILD studs, some as old as 60 years (though new studs are also at risk), EVERY time a wheel is...
  8. 73m819

    goldneagle's M923 recovery and modification thread

    in post 149, the first picture showing the chain captuued in the two lower shackles like it is, seems would make it VERY HARD it get to the chain if needed when the truck is stuck NOSE down. a MAJOR hassle. This is why chain is WRAPPED around the bumper, can be gotten off in almost ALL needed...
  9. 73m819

    Loading of a Mk48 LVS trailer with no FPU

    A heavy lift rotator wrecker was used in FL.
  10. 73m819

    Is it possible for a 6.2 to runaway, safety measures?

    1--- Any deisel can run away (some gassers with a LOT of carbon will also) 2--- A turbo death is a GREAT fuel supply, this can be instent run-away 3--- A machanical fuel pump death is another great fuel supply (puts fuel in the oil, as the oil thins and level rises with crankcase pressure...
  11. 73m819

    stuck rear rim on hub

    We as well as your wife and kide would rather have you (the OP) a pissed off member, then a DEAD X member, a dead x member is no help to anybody other then showing someone else how not to get dead quick, on the other hand a pissed off member can at least kiss there kids good night
  12. 73m819

    Internet Explorer users

    No IE 8, have not upgraded to 9
  13. 73m819

    stuck rear rim on hub

    I am sure that IF you had read the -10 you would NOT be asking the above question. SO RFTM because they make the reader smarter
  14. 73m819

    stuck rear rim on hub

    This is NOT A GOOD IDEA, you can HAVE the tire EXPLODE in your face
  15. 73m819

    Internet Explorer users

    NO change here, everything seems to work the same, spell check still does not work with the SITE
  16. 73m819

    Winch experts: secrets to getting a secure cable/lock nut connection

    http://www.esmet.com/electroline.html
  17. 73m819

    Winch experts: secrets to getting a secure cable/lock nut connection

    I did mine on my m819, it was not to bad, use anti-seize on the threads, I also used it on the wedge, BIG wrenchs really help
  18. 73m819

    Auction/eBay/CL Posting Policy-MUST READ

    Auction posting policy-MUST READ This is the PROBLEM "MUST READ", some do not UNDERSTAND what they read if there IS NOT pictures, OTHERS think "MUST READ" does not apply to them only EVERYBODY else because the TITLE does not say "EVERYBODY MUST READ", though this title might not work either...
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