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  1. Scar59

    Wheel Cylinder Rebuild Issues, Re-use Outer Seals

    You got it Richard, TM is the acronym for Tech Manuals. I'm and aircraft mechanic by trade, so I encourage individuals to maintain their equipment by the book. Source the manuals for your model trucks. Invaluable information is contained in them. Then get to know your equipment, and their...
  2. Scar59

    Wheel Cylinder Rebuild Issues, Re-use Outer Seals

    Just good preventative maintenance while you have the hub exposed. Any heat damage to hub? Front or rear axle? real easy to pull the cap/axle and inspect condition of bearing/grease. When is the last time you serviced the bearings?
  3. Scar59

    starter woes

    Maybe I'm missing something that was deleted, "disappointed in the treatment I got overall". I don't see it. Gimp was the first to render advise; good advise. Others offered good past T/shooting. This thread didn't even get wound tight like others have. Maybe other threads the OP started had a...
  4. Scar59

    What am I missing? Why so much interest in this hummer?

    Looks like a cream puff, low miles, new tires, 200 amp alt. , antenna mount, all the doors. Should have bought it.
  5. Scar59

    lmtv 1078a1 brake lights stay on!!!

    Did the switch replacement fix the discrepancy?
  6. Scar59

    lmtv 1078a1 brake lights stay on!!!

    A little trouble shooting will help; are the brakes actually engaged? Treadle valve (brake pedal) bypassing (hissing)? Find the brake light switch and meter it out. Most likely the pressure switch.
  7. Scar59

    1942 White M3A1 scout car project

    If the drive train is still in it, that's a perfect starting point for a nice restore.
  8. Scar59

    Caiman MTV

    The link Warthog came up with has several interchangable partnumbers, do a little part number searchs, Aero Group had price history from $177 - $321. These MVs can get expensive, especially MRAPS.
  9. Scar59

    Twisted & Snapped Axles

    If it could be bent, broken, twisted, stripped or flipped, one would think Gimp would have experienced said failure. Just say'in......
  10. Scar59

    Hello from Suburbs of Chicago

    Good deal, got to love Illinios, the only state that the last three governors makes the licence plates. I was born and raised on the so.side of Chicago. I do miss the food.
  11. Scar59

    Hello from Suburbs of Chicago

    Nice truck. Will the State of Illinois let you drive it on the roadways?
  12. Scar59

    Caiman MTV

    Can you post a picture of the component, also any info off the part, the p/n you listed is not showing up.
  13. Scar59

    WD40 paint refresh

    I've had success with the spray on tire cleaner/foam. Use a large sponge to wipe the access off. Doesn't collect dust after it dries. Great for engine/compartments.
  14. Scar59

    Looking for Huey

    Get a copy of Trade -A- Plane. best source for that kind of equipment. You would do better to purchase an airworthy aircraft. It will cost millions to restore a "salvageable" unit.
  15. Scar59

    MV of the Month-July 2016

    Now there is a piece of history, carrying some of the greatest men in history. You'll get my vote. Have a great 4th of July holiday.
  16. Scar59

    What year model?

    Picture of the data plates would help, I have a '71 M813A1 manufactured by the Jeep Corp. and had a '76 model built by AM General. Yours will be a 1970 something . Any original registration numbers visible?
  17. Scar59

    Battery charging on a 24v system

    Yep, keep the batteries in series and it will charge both batteries.
  18. Scar59

    New member in southern AZ

    Welcome from Kentucky. Lots of good MV folks in AZ.
  19. Scar59

    Valence's M66 Gun Ring

    Nice attention to detail. It will be parade ready soon.
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