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  1. ralbelt

    Official 2011 SS Ga Rally Info thread

    Well it looks like a go for wifey and I. Just made lodging reservations an RV for fri nite. I will probably be the only POV with Rhode Island plates. Hopefully arrive mid afternoon on Fri. I'm looking forward to seeing all the equipment that the troops have.
  2. ralbelt

    Newb from Massachusetts

    Welcome aboard from another New Englander.
  3. ralbelt

    One more 4A032 carb float question

    DH is right on with the ethanol problems. Being in the aircooled industry when we pickle [prepare for long term storage] an engine first it is fully serviced then it is drained almost totally of fuel, add stabilizer, then run dry. We then add about a quart of off road fuel, no ethanol...
  4. ralbelt

    One more 4A032 carb float question

    Did you replace the fuel line going to the carb. If not it is possible that some foreign material is sitting in the fuel inlet fitting and not passing fuel. If the needle is a little sticky and staying closed it is possible to wipe it on a very fine honing stone to clean it. Do not soak any...
  5. ralbelt

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    Finally got the right head off, not hard, just not enough time. Will have it checked out next week and hopefully back together.
  6. ralbelt

    Spam or advertisement on SS?

    I just keep the Steel Soldiers Icon on my desk top and click on it and it comes up every time.
  7. ralbelt

    Camoflage paint at Military surplus store

    Good info, may talk the wife into a ride in a few weeks, are they open on sundays?
  8. ralbelt

    Cucv 1008

    I used a good respirator. Random / orbital sander, 220 thru 300 paper. Pulled, hammered, filled any low spots [ missed a few] , primed any repaired areas, wish I primed the whole truck. Then shot it with three coats 383 carc.
  9. ralbelt

    Cucv 1008

    Hmmm I resemble that truck.
  10. ralbelt

    Need inspection by law officer in Virginia for SF97

    I had to do this with a pov purchased out of state. Just took it to the cop shop and had it checked. Sometimes if you know an officer he will ride by and check it.
  11. ralbelt

    2011 Ga Rally t-shirt poll/order thread

    How about centering and enlarging the deuce and putting elmo in the bed.
  12. ralbelt

    Official 2011 SS Ga Rally Info thread

    So far looks like a go, now have to find lodging for 1 nite.
  13. ralbelt

    2011 Ga Rally t-shirt poll/order thread

    WM put me in for 2 xl, I like the tan idea and a pocket is worth the xtra price. In basic we could not get into the movies if your shirt did not have a pocket.[Ft. Ord]
  14. ralbelt

    Official 2011 SS Ga Rally Info thread

    Wife and I are planing a drive to Fl. in October so I ran a plan by her today to leave R.I. after work on thurs nite, 17 hr drive time, 2 hrs rest and fuel, and arrive at rally about 1400 hrs fri, find motel for the nite leave the rally abour 1400 hrs Sat., head to Marietta Ga. to my brothers...
  15. ralbelt

    fuel bleed question

    Only soldier A is required. Loosen lines, crank , check lines , tighten when wet.
  16. ralbelt

    HELP! Starter issues and Im in Mexico

    After a few hundred startups you don't even notice it.[thumbzup]
  17. ralbelt

    CUCV Electric alternator build kits.

    I just ordered one to try my hand at rebuilding my spare. With the TM and all the help on here I don't anticipate any problems.
  18. ralbelt

    Bad Starter, Again

    :cookoo: This type of info could really mess with someones mind if they don't read between the lines and realize that this is bogus info.
  19. ralbelt

    6.2 Injector line question, helping friend

    I pulled the right side injector lines yesterday, there was not any cracks or lines in them, they should not be there on a 6.2 cucv.
  20. ralbelt

    SimonG project CUCV future questions

    Blackout light switch?
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