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    Coleman's Surplus Snatch Blocks

    Just thought I would post to show the variety of surplus blocks that are out there. Over the past 2 years I have received 3 different styles from coleman's. I got the first two blocks about a year and a half ago. (first & second pic) The other six arrived yesterday five of a second style...
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    Wisconsin to Georgia

    I may need some help moving a engine and trans from Eastern Wisconsin to Georgia. It is a small flathead 4cyl. Anyone have any ideas?
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    GL awesomeness

    Are you trying to sell a M105 trailer, but having a hard time getting the price you want? Do what GL does.... tell people they are aluminum:roll:. At least the description does include "surface rust" and the pictures clearly show the rust.
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    fuel shutoff rod

    My fuel shutoff rod is bent. Does anyone know where I can find another? part G in the first pic part JJ in the second pic
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    tractor clearance

    how much open space is there between the fifth wheel and and the rear of the stuff behind the cab(tool box, spare, etc)? is it the same for all mil tractors?
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    Do Not Overfill- Allow for expansion

    What happens when a deuce tank is overfilled?
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    MLVW roof basket

    Does anyone have any info on the load capacities for the Canadian MLVW(m35) roof baskets? Also pictures of how they are mounted would be greatly apreciated. On a somewhat connected note... What is the outside diameter of the M66 gun ring legs?
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    Hemtt trailer?

    Last week I saw a convoy that included several hemtt's. One was a fueler ther rest were cargo trucks. Some of the cargos were towing wagon style (axles at each end) trailers. The trailers looked to be a little longer than the truck's cargo beds, and were much lower (the top of the trailers'...
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    San Diego/Miramar shipping help

    I am looking at buying some nylon straps from a business close to Miramar MCAS, but the vendor doesn't want to ship (and gave me a very high quote when I asked). Is anyone close by that could pick them up, box and ship them to me?
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    bedless deuce

    Does anyone have a bedless deuce that can grab some measurements for me? (I need the spacing of the crossmember to flange rivets from the cab to the rear suspension)
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    transfer case pto output

    Gentlemen, I am having a hard time working out the driveline between my transfer case PTO and a hydraulic pump. My problem is the stock flange will put the cross of a ujoint 3-1/2" to 4" from the air tank. Clearing the tank will result in a very high angle on the joint (one it can't handle due...
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    HMMWV Hydraulics

    In my ongoing search for a hydraulic tank (for the deuce) I found a tank on line listed as 20 gallon HMMWV. Did the hydro winch use that big of a reservoir? some other system? or did this guy just assume surplus + flat green =HMMWV ?
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    Driveshaft help

    I need help putting together a driveline to connect a transfer case PTO with a hydraulic pump. The pto has a flange that appears to have a 2"x2 3/8" bolt pattern. Can anyone point me to a vendor that carries driveshafts (or components) that would bolt up to this flange?
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    deuce frame reinforcement

    I am thinking of using 1"x3"x14' DOM as a spacer under the boom & bed (and under the rear 2' of the cab) with the thought that it will reinforce the frame. this will replace the wood strips found under the cargo bed. Any thoughts or observations?
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    deuce w/ hiab 950 knuckleboom

    A brief history... After looking for a few days (actually about 3 1/2 years) I recently found and bought a knuckleboom crane to mount on my deuce. The truck.... Purchased on Ebay started out its life as a M185a3 which I bought as a cab and chassis. The knuckleboom... 1972 Hiab 950...
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    Preferred Engine RPM for operating aux hydraulics

    What RPM would you want to run your deuce at for powering hydraulics? I don’t have my hydraulic pump yet so I want to pick one that hits the specs I need at the speed that is best for my “D” multifuel. Keep in mind I can use the transmission to change the speed of the t-case pto relative to...
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    Warner Robbins AFB

    Does the GL site at Warner Robbins have a forklift that they load with?
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    M38a1/M170 tub weight

    does anyone know how much a bare m38a1 (or, even better a M170) tub weighs? (completely stripped)
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    809 series generation changes

    Did any of the 809 series truck ever go through a generational change (ie did any 809A2 trucks exist?)
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    welding replacement panels

    I am starting to repair a tub for my m170 using CJ5 panels from classic enterprises, and I want to double check my understanding before I cut out the old metal. The flange on the panel is 1/2" wide and the transition is about 1/8". I have marked the tub where the top of the flange will end up...
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