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I had not realized, until today, the SEEs have an optional auger attachment which replaces the backhoe bucket, pictured in this photo, hydraulically operated. The 5 ft auger bit was in the bucket of another SEE.
Just as an FYI, I have checked out a number of SEEs at the Texarkana lot, and those I checked all had oil levels above the full mark on the dipstick. Perhaps this is something the govt does for long term storage, but I'm only guessing. Both my SEEs had a gallon more oil in the engine than the...
I will be in Texarkana Tuesday morning to preview some SEEs coming up for auction. Send me a PM if there is an item you'd like for me to have a look at while I'm there
Also to note: The throttle linkages seem to have a bad habit of sticking, especially where the linkage crosses over at the back side of the motor. I found that a good dousing with silicone spray, or other lubricant of choice helps free up that point of binding.
I have some wires chewed off at the terminal ends, where the wires are numbered, which creates a problem when more than one wire goes to a particular module. Mr Rat gets a dishonorable Discharge for destruction of Govt Property
Your progress is commendable sir. I spent a few minutes tracking a chewed wire this morning and found that single wire chewed completely through in 3 locations. I now have a lonely headlight operational
I use a product called No Ox on my fuse terminals as well as the battery terminals. It comes in spray or cream. Long lasting oxidation and corrosion preventive product that increases electric conductivity
Instead of working on the SEE that needs wiring repairs (hopefully before Jack Frost sets up shop for the winter) I took the fully functional SEE up the mountain to cut a circle drive around the cabin. Quite a few folks stopped by on their ATVs to see the military machine in action. It was "man...