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  1. NDT

    The answer on where to find GEP engines and on prices for GEP engines

    GP will side forklift your new HMMWV onto anything you want.
  2. NDT

    is this a military bracket?

    Absolutely, your truck is a Jar Head USMC veteran. Front bumper should have paperclips welded on that go with those rear lifting brackets.
  3. NDT

    Another Museum Project!

    M893 needs some roof rust repair too!
  4. NDT

    Loose wire identification on M817

    What’s the tag number?
  5. NDT

    Export of military vehicles (Oshkosh MKR18 LSVR 10x10) out of the US

    If you get an inkling that the export restrictions won't be enforced, I can tell you that more than once I have been called to get a US Military truck back running after sitting in impound for MONTHS/YEARS at the Port of Houston.
  6. NDT

    Huge mistake. I won a GP auction…. Cali FMTV Project “ ‘Merica”

    If this truck were mine, first thing would be to replace the turret hole cap so the rain will stop soaking the interior and instruments. Next I would focus on the driveshafts (read up on possibly needing a puller to get the ujoints apart). Next I would pull and straighten the tie rod. Next I...
  7. NDT

    Gas millage dropping down from 18 MPG to 15 MPG

    You are looking in the wrong place. Fuel filter restriction = less fuel available = better fuel economy. Look for other issues like increased drag.
  8. NDT

    The answer on where to find GEP engines and on prices for GEP engines

    If all I need is a good 6.5 engine (which I do), the last thing I want to do is buy a truck with an unknown condition engine in California or Georgia (for many thousands of dollars) then pay more thousands of dollars to ship it to me, then have to deal with the BS of selling the residue and...
  9. NDT

    Funvee dead 😕

    Did you check the usual suspects like the pass through ground stud on the shunt?
  10. NDT

    1984 M1031 Questions

    If you are keeping normal size tires, the 4L80E swap is recommended.
  11. NDT

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    That is an unusual failure mode for the Tornado. Usually dropped valve.
  12. NDT

    CUCV of a different color...

    Conversation at JBLM: "Hey LT, we want to spend hours and days on a custom paint job on a 40 year old CUCV right before we send it to DRMO!!" "Sure guys we don't got nutting better to do!!! Nope.
  13. NDT

    S-280 shelter box, does it fit in a M211 bed?

    Bed on 211 same as M35A2, so sure it will fit
  14. NDT

    M1078 Fire Truck with eco hubs

    Personally I say you won’t lose enough off road capabilities to outweigh the benefits. More folks will chime in after a while.
  15. NDT

    M1078 Fire Truck with eco hubs

    3.5 tons and 270 hp. Your ffs will be tempted to run wide open to scenes. The ECOs will keep your drivetrain in one piece.
  16. NDT

    M1078 Fire Truck with eco hubs

    How many gallons are you carrying and what engine do you have?
  17. NDT

    Crank no start

    He still has 6.2 diesel, not LS swapped.
  18. NDT

    2nd control box fried.....

    Camoteksystems.com if you don’t want to diy.
  19. NDT

    Wiring, Generator

    If you remove the cover on the voltage regulator you will see the ammeter shunt soldered directly to the connector. There was a MWO to eliminate the ammeter and replace it with a voltmeter. Pegged instruments means bad ground on panel.
  20. NDT

    Crank no start

    Make 100% sure the glow plugs are glowing good and hot before pulling the injection pump.
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