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  1. Torisco

    Winch Help! Need Ideas on how to remove clutch sliding keys from winch

    No luck with this winch! I tried the vice grips with the hammer and driver on the tip of the vice grips, I tried drilling a hole in the key and threading it (1/4 by 20) so I could put a bolt in the hole and use a slide hammer to try and dislodge the key. I tried a large variety of punches...
  2. Torisco

    Winch Help! Need Ideas on how to remove clutch sliding keys from winch

    GREAT! Will try that tomorrow and let you know. Thanks alot! Gordon Felice
  3. Torisco

    Winch Teardown Q

    I am in the throws of changing all the seals on a M35 front winch and making repairs. I could use two of the : O-ring, (aka preformed Packaging) part#9452K21. Be happy to send you half the price you paid for the package of 100. Also, how did you get the sliding clutch keys off and where are...
  4. Torisco

    Winch Help! Need Ideas on how to remove clutch sliding keys from winch

    Winch Need Ideas on how to remove clutch sliding keys from winch TM 9-2320-209-34-2-3, Chapter 18, page 18-6, Frame 5, step 2. See attached page. I cannot get the sliding clutch keys out that are shown in the attachment. ANY TRICKS?, SUGGESTIONS, HOW TO'S, OR SPECIAL TOOLS? I tried...
  5. Torisco

    Help! Bled the air assist slave brake cylinder Instant no brakes

    Thanks to all who helped me in this matter. I made a homemade pressure bleeder and bled all the l;ines from the farthest to the nearest after doing the slave cylinder FIRST. Got my pedal back and am now adjusting the brake shoe clearance for all six drums. THANKS AGAIN!
  6. Torisco

    M818 Tow Bar Mount?

    Steel soldiers has a member who makes tow bar mounts that he sells in pairs I just purchased a pair and they can mount anywhere that you can find the space. I have seen them mounted on the front bumoer, Under the troop seat area, against the front part of the cargo area nearest the cab, and...
  7. Torisco

    Help! Bled the air assist slave brake cylinder Instant no brakes

    I thought of doing that...but the length of the brake line hose and knuckle housing removal intimidated me , as well as the TM instructions to disconnect the brake line. I knew I would have to bleed the system but was not prepared to have the pedal go imediately to the floor and then stay...
  8. Torisco

    Help! Bled the air assist slave brake cylinder Instant no brakes

    Makin a pressure bleeder Well, a great big thanks for the replies so far. It seems that I should pressure bleed the system thoroughly and then see if the problem remains. I am going to look at threads for doing this. At $20-25.00 cash investment I cannot go wrong. Will let you know what...
  9. Torisco

    Help! Bled the air assist slave brake cylinder Instant no brakes

    Bled the air assist slave brake cylinder Instant no brakes I changed the front axle boots and had to remove the two brake lines from the wheel cylinders. During the boot replacement I inspected all brake components, then adjusted the brakes and bled the two wheel cylinders on the front of the...
  10. Torisco

    Support@SteelSoldiers.com HACKED?

    Just got my unwanted e-mail like the rest of you from the slither world of deadbeat mindless, idiots that have unlawful assemblies that include rape, robbery, assault, beatings, vandalism, massive litter all while leaving thier calling card of urine and feces stench behind.
  11. Torisco

    M43 Resurrection

    I totally agree with you!
  12. Torisco

    Restoration of M43 by first time MV buyer

    The Ranch is still here! Thank you for the comments and have a great New Year
  13. Torisco

    Restoration of M43 by first time MV buyer

    finish pictures Finish pictures
  14. Torisco

    Restoration of M43 by first time MV buyer

    Merry xmas and a happy new year to all...... I finished the m43 and these are the finish pictures with the neww tires mounted. Thank you to all who viewed this post....... Now i can start on the 1971 m35a2 w/w i purchased!
  15. Torisco

    Restoration of M43 by first time MV buyer

    I have a tow bar (Military 39,500lbs rated) with the proper feet, but am also thinking of trailering if I can find a good military trailer for sale.
  16. Torisco

    Restoration of M43 by first time MV buyer

    I bought a M25A2 (my avatar) to tow the ambulance to different places. I will be fixing it up as well and soon on the road to Tucson. Will definitely drop by and see ya!
  17. Torisco

    Restoration of M43 by first time MV buyer

    Down to the wire... Finished all my unit marlings on the truck. Getting new 900 X 16 NDT tires, flaps and tubes mounted next week. Will have the pioneers tools, jerry cans and other miscellaneous items on the truck next week as well as some added interior items. I will post the final...
  18. Torisco

    My M886 Ambulance

    Have fun with the Ambulance! I am finishing up a M43 right now and know how the ambulances can be a load of fun and a ton of work. Sure like your pictures and progress, Nice camo paint for being bored. Good luck and thanks for the Pic's and the podt.
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