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  1. Scar59

    What did you do to your trailer today.

    I use those mice bucket traps in my shop and attic areas. If using water, put a good squeeze of dish soap in the water, kills them quick. However they still end up stinking. I turned to a couple if inches of used motor oil. They drown quick and the oil covers them up, no smell.
  2. Scar59

    registering an M35A2 for use in CT

    Mike, Is your farm registered with the state and USDA? If so, go with the farm tags. Hauling gravel, mulch and manure are all farm commodities.
  3. Scar59

    First Lockbourne pickup questions

    The Creekside Pkwy facility is a commercial property, non military. There is a guard gate, (commercial) have your invoice/paperwork ready. No searches, no questions. Easy-peasy. Your load plan sounds ok. Pretty typical. The guys on the fork trucks are good guys. Might be able to just shove...
  4. Scar59

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Welds look great, I'm still trying to achieve that kind of flow. John can sure stick metal together.
  5. Scar59

    Is there a "B" Turbo?

    I have an original '87 Air Force A2, It is equiped w/ a "D" turbo.
  6. Scar59

    Anyone have a Generac Generator Manual Transfer Switch — 200 Amps, Model# 63350

    We have a Generac 23KW system, auto transfer 200 amp. The transfer switch is as large as the service box. Box has several knockouts on the side and top. you can also cut a Hole where needed. The box is built to code, cover lifts up and off. Install was straight forward. Good instructions...
  7. Scar59

    Terrible sound

    Also sounds like a piece of cowling/metal panels chipping. Had the same sound on a truck. two pieces of metal were chaffing. Add a little clearance somewhere.
  8. Scar59

    New M35A3 owner in Maine

    Toby, I sent you a PM, my A3 trans (1545) is in need of the kit/rebuild, looking for options. JC
  9. Scar59

    New M35A3 owner in Maine

    Jason, Welcome from Kentucky. Nice truck, A3s are unique. Ouverson hubs and wheels look good w/ the CTIS deleted.
  10. Scar59

    Battery chargers

    Actually, I have the G7200, mis-typed it, It has never had an issue, 12v or 24v. Fabing up a NATO plug adapter.
  11. Scar59

    Battery chargers

    I use the NOCO G2700 for 24v servicing. It has revived several old batteries. fabricating a NATO plug adapter for it.
  12. Scar59

    Running lights with headlights?

    Dad, All good questions, the three lever light control switch has several switch configurations. Headlights, and service brake light, parking lights are all selected individually. If you have it on for brake, the brake lights should come on with depressing the brake peddle. Sounds like the...
  13. Scar59

    Splash Guard

    I Goggled the nomenclature, couple units on *bay, and other vendors, O.E.S. has the listed too. Pricey.. Post up a parts wanted, parts are out there.
  14. Scar59

    Terrible sound

    Gimp, your box is full, that's a terrible sound, Go light dome?? Screeching sound? metallic?? squealing belts??
  15. Scar59

    Show your 5 tons in the snow.

    From a week ago. Sleeping quietly
  16. Scar59

    Splash Guard

    The inner wheel well splash guard are all the same for the M939 series trucks. "A0"s and A1s were produced by AM General, A2s by BMY Harsco. Oshkosh did not build them. There are several M939 5 tons being parted out in the classified. Should be able to find one here or there.
  17. Scar59

    New guy from ol Kentucky

    Welcome from Mt. Eden, KY. Lots of good folks in the Ohio Valley. JC
  18. Scar59

    Does/has anyone here used STP oil treatment in their generators?

    It wasn't the STP that blew that up, It was the mad drive to get back to the party...you had the VW floored, didn't you?
  19. Scar59

    New guy from Georgia checking in

    Welcome from Kentucky. You're headed in the right direction. I think the quenisential M35A2C2 is the vehicle to start with. It is the "army truck" we all wanted. They are cheap, easy to maintain, parts are available, fun to drive, will out last you- your kids will be driving it when you're...
  20. Scar59

    A really satisfying Ooops! or..just stupidity.

    That is amazing.. I have pump in an '87 deuce. Needs to come out. Sounds like a coffee bean grinder, still runs and truck starts.
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