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  1. jfnemt1ff1

    M543 boom cable

    I was just checking the size of the boom cable it calls for 96 feet, but is it 7/16 or 1/2. I read the other posts but it looks like it goes back and fourth. John
  2. jfnemt1ff1

    To flip or not to flip hubs

    Is it a problem not to flip the rear hubs. I like the way it looks w/o flipping. Is there more stress on the bearings? And is anyone running 395s on a turbo truck? does it hit the pipe. John
  3. jfnemt1ff1

    New to the family

    While here its is my long hunt for a wrecker that is a little diffrent is over. I just bought an M543a1 with the mack engine it will need a little tlc but for the most part it was what I have been looking for. Here are some pics,still working on the transport would love to get it home before the...
  4. jfnemt1ff1

    TMs

    Ok I may be blind,but after looking on the old site for a TM that would how to hook up and tow with a wrecker? I know someone will have the info thanks. John
  5. jfnemt1ff1

    395 tire question

    I found out something today about the 395s xlms. I was looking at the tires and reading the max load and tire psi. I found that 2 of the tires had a max load of 9620 lbs,and the rest had max load of 10,200 lbs. The tires look the same, I just found that was strange.. I put the two up ft and the...
  6. jfnemt1ff1

    Dolly Tires

    I have a chance to pick up a dolly,it needs tires. Has anyone put 395s singles on one. Or should I stick with 1100s duels. John
  7. jfnemt1ff1

    Road Trip

    :-DWhile today I went on a road trip to pick up some 395s, I just had to have some. 700 miles later I have my prize I got 6 with great tread and 1 for a spare. My poor dodge had to work hard on the trip back, wind and tires those things weigh a ton. Now I have to get them mounted Monday I hope...
  8. jfnemt1ff1

    How crazzy am I

    Ok for those here that know me know that I am nuts. So that leads to the question. I was thinking of towing a M543a1 with my deuce. John
  9. jfnemt1ff1

    M543 shiping question

    Hi all am looking into M543a1,and will need to ship it. Can anyone give me the shiping info on the dash plate Thanks John
  10. jfnemt1ff1

    Hiw high is your oil Preasure

    How high is your oil Preasure OK I have been having problems with the oil preasure gauge. I installed a remote gauge under the hood to check on it the lowest I seen it get at idle was 50 psi. Today I installed an aftermarket in place of the stock. Took it out for a ride and oil presure runs at...
  11. jfnemt1ff1

    Opps I did it again!!!!

    While tonight I just bought another Gama Goat. Its is going to be redone as a M792 Ambulance, I thing I still have all the parts I need. Will be looking for an engine. Comes with alot of extra parts. I want so bad to get a 5 ton truck but these other deals come up. I might and up changeing my...
  12. jfnemt1ff1

    Engine running diffrent?

    Ok my Deuce non turbo (for now) Started to have engine cutting off. I have ran this truck of the road at 55-60 mph and towed other mvs behind with out this problem. The FDC is not by passed and the fuel has been turned up 2 flats some time ago. It has a NAPA aftermarket fuel pump that replaced...
  13. jfnemt1ff1

    M36 ?

    I have a question is there a 5ton truck thats match up with the M36/M46 Thanks John
  14. jfnemt1ff1

    Load out

    Hi all I have a question about GL up. I am looking into some stuff thats on palet and straped. If I find a trucking place will they load them on the truck. John P.S just won 2 m105 trailers from ft riley w/bows and covers for 150.00Each Tried for a 109 but they kept going up for what I see as a...
  15. jfnemt1ff1

    Head sets

    I have a question for all the Military radio guys. I have no idea about them, but was checking is there some way to have two head sets and mics. To talk to riders in the cab. John
  16. jfnemt1ff1

    Gl Question

    Hi all I was just on the GL site and seen that they closed on friday dec 5 for the holidays? Can you still pick up things at the sites or not. John
  17. jfnemt1ff1

    M200a1

    I have been looking at a m200a1 trailer to make into a 5th wheel trailer dolly. As anyone tried this before?. I tried search here and came up with nothing. Thanks John
  18. jfnemt1ff1

    Truck info

    Ok MV trucks gods. Is the M46 the same size as a m36? I was thinking of takeing the expondo box off my M46 (bad gas engine) And pick up a M36. I have not pick up the m46 so I cant get a info from it. John
  19. jfnemt1ff1

    New to Fleet

    While I did it! I made a deal for two odd ball trucks. I most likley wont pick up intill spring but I just had to post. The Bat wing was in the middle of a depot rebuild and has a new turbo engine installed and then they stoped?
  20. jfnemt1ff1

    Shop truck

    Hi I know someone will know this. What is the M# for the 2 1/2 bat wing shop truck? looking for some pics and specs. Thanks John
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