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    Sitting Tall in the Saddle and Can't See

    Not just no.. Just **** NO!
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    Fort Knox

    Yep. 3 years with the Nuns, 5 Years Military school, 6 months US Army than accepted the request to volunteer the Dept. of Agriculture for a few years. :maddawg308:
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    Sitting Tall in the Saddle and Can't See

    Plan to change out interior, hoping for a short term fix for the Hobbit.
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    Sitting Tall in the Saddle and Can't See

    I noticed when riding with my partner in his M109A4 is line of site is the top of the windshield.. Now the short bugger is only 5' 10" however he is long in the body. In fact if his legs matched his body he would be 6'4" like his son and if his body matched his legs he would be a Hobbit. ( A...
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    Fort Knox

    Yep.. reminded me of the Nuns I begged my mom to let me return to because Military school was worse.aua Now I reaaly need to get back to work . The Team is loaded ad waiting on me.. Thank god this is the last day down south.
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    Fort Knox

    Did I oops? Ok I see. I mentioned a specific item and/or place.. Sorry I thought I was ok not naming dates or specific numbers. May bad. Mia Co-pa .
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    Fort Knox

    PS. Indy 4x4 -- If Mike gets crazy you may yet get to make a road trip.
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    Fort Knox

    Not sure if correct place for this , if not please move. Fort Knox. I would not mind some boots on the ground on these for a look see. We have to go to Ohio on Wed. may not be able to make it down to see for our selves. Ok now that I got this bugger in the right spot . Is anyone available...
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    I Think my Deuce is Broken

    Full out was bad from what I thought. I run at 48 with 2600 rpm. I really a happy without Black smoke. Why with an engine as strong as the Cat you can not find more low dollar horse power or butt for an easy 55- 60 mph cruising with out maxing our the rpms.
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    I Think my Deuce is Broken

    a. Starts instantly b. idles perfectly c. Will cruise at 50-52 with foot on the floor and 2900rpm d. Auto Trans - Central Indiana, not much for hills. Having never driven one before not sure if correct. Seems sluggish until at 30 mph and shifts into 3rd ( I think) , than it picks up speed much...
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    Semi wheels on 900 series

    Thanks I may be getting with you as we get closer to that portion of the project. Do not plan to lift either one.. Have Skid steerer that will pick up to 1500 lb. if not enough will use neighbors back hoe. I asked Allstate if Motor Club is for all our isured vehicles they came back with "Of...
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    I Think my Deuce is Broken

    what? I don't think I listed anything except the M109 neither A3 or A4. Having a little fun on Sunday afternoon. If I was getting serious I would ask if perhaps I need to tune it up to get more power? Although we are waiting for M923 to show up to compare the drive ablity, Than we can decide...
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    Semi wheels on 900 series

    Thank you.. still researching.. 425's are still big enough to give the Truck the look we wish to end up with after the "Scout Car" conversion.. The 425 will also drop another 140lbs from weight.. In addition to the look we want, it may be our false idea that the reduced weight of wheel tire...
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    I Think my Deuce is Broken

    I was outside of truck while someone else started it and have followed down the road. No Smoke. Good thing or bad thing? Oh it is not Multi-fuel PS "WMO"
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    I Think my Deuce is Broken

    Since joining the forum I have read many postings about Blalck smoke and soot from the Deuces. I think our M109's are broken.. We never get any black smoke. What are we doing wrong?:???:
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    Semi wheels on 900 series

    Now that I know it fits, i've been researching tires and so far thinking of 445/65R/22.5 or 425 Any know the weight of the front stock and rear dual wheels.. Attempting to figure out the difference from stock 11R/20 on stock steel wheels vs 22.5 Aluminum super singles all around 11R 20...
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    Semi wheels on 900 series

    Excellent.. Thanks to all.. This will solve our problem.. Monday we will scavenge Mr. Hobbs back lot for wheels. Pointers to tell the difference between Old/new and Stud and Pilot
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    Semi wheels on 900 series

    Thank you. Have you seen this in person or :driver:a link to images etc. I do not have the 5 tons here until late Thursday to Measure the Wheels. I did measure our neighbors semi wheels sitting next to his shop. Under 8.75" pilot hole.
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    Semi wheels on 900 series

    Thank you will contiue to look into them and perhaps something custom.
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    Semi wheels on 900 series

    Thanks what we are really attempting to accomplish is a less aggressive tread pattern for a project M923 or 925
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