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  1. elkhunter

    block heater for a deuce?

    I put one in my M35A2, 1972 AM General with a LDT 465 "D" Hercules a couple of years ago. I got it from Memphis Truck and Equipment and it is I believe 1800 watts!! I had a shop that works on large trucks and they put it in the passenger side...
  2. elkhunter

    I have this disease too..my M113

    I bought a RC model of a M113 a couple of years ago. it has a .50 caliber Browning on it and works well. It is actually a realistic copy. It is about 10" long. I don't even know why I got it. I'm a M35A2 fan!! Nice model
  3. elkhunter

    Which multi-fuel engine is the best choice?

    Happy to have you aboard Lonesome 715! If you need anymore information don,t hesitate to use this site or get in contact with me. I was in the Army in Alaska in aviation and use to order parts for planes and our trucks including the M35A2...
  4. elkhunter

    Which multi-fuel engine is the best choice?

    It.s great to have a site like this for our "Hobby". The members are very helpful and the resources are infinite!! A never ending library of information. I am very glad to be a part of it. M355A2 with the name of the truck "Cheekako" which in...
  5. elkhunter

    Which multi-fuel engine is the best choice?

    They might send you a parts catolog on engine and truck! They really are not to bad of the wealth of information. I got mine a couple of weeks ago by just asking
  6. elkhunter

    Brush truck water capacity?

    You are absolutly right to be concerned about the height Using common sense and learning about the capabilities of the truck and using the right gears,etc and practice go a long way!!
  7. elkhunter

    Which multi-fuel engine is the best choice?

    Try Memphis Truck and Equipment. I believe they have a website.Good luck!!!
  8. elkhunter

    Which multi-fuel engine is the best choice?

    Glad it helps!! That is my two cents worth.I did read the article in a military vehicle magazine and on the web.
  9. elkhunter

    Which multi-fuel engine is the best choice?

    The 465LDT D quiet turbo (from what i have read from various articles) is the cleanest (Meeting EPA Regs for emissions) Mine is a 1972 AM General with a Hercules and the data plate indicates it (engine) is a 1987). The turbo is not a whistler!! Hope...
  10. elkhunter

    Brush truck water capacity?

    Water tenders M35A2 Water Capacity Thanks for the information update!! This site is awsome and so are the members.:idea:
  11. elkhunter

    Brush truck water capacity?

    Water Tender!! Looks good. Mine is similar.. Thanks. Will post pictures of mine when I Get back to Montana in April. elkhunter:-D
  12. elkhunter

    Brush truck water capacity?

    The poly tank I have in my deuce is baffles, flat in bottom and tank is round and takes up 3/4 of the bed. and strapped down with 4 wide straps rated at 4000 pounds each. I can fill the tank up from the lake in 9 minutes. Hose from lake to pump...
  13. elkhunter

    Brush truck water capacity?

    I have a 700 gal tank on my M35A2 and have had no problems since I put it on 3 years ago. I Have a Honda Fire Pump with a maiifold on the pump for 4 different sizes of hose including one on a reel.One of the connections is for a hose size...
  14. elkhunter

    Diesel heater vs. coolant heater

    Who is sermis? Thanks!!:?:
  15. elkhunter

    Diesel heater vs. coolant heater

    Does anyone know where I can get a switch for my diesel heater?:?:
  16. elkhunter

    Diesel heater vs. coolant heater

    Southwind:?:
  17. elkhunter

    Diesel heater vs. coolant heater

    Hope the info I sent helps on cold weather starting
  18. elkhunter

    Diesel heater vs. coolant heater

    diesel heater vs coolant heater My M35a2 ,a 1972 AM General ccame from Alaska with a diesel heater installed under the hood on drivers side above fender wall. The truck is missing the switch!! Have not been able to use it but when I was stationed in...
  19. elkhunter

    Non-whistling whistler...why?

    I have an LDT 465 D dated Oct 1987 in a 1972 AM General M35A2 that is a quiet turbo. The engine sounds like a cat. It has 17000 on it and runs well. Hope the date on engine helps. The truck came from Alaska and had Unit markings from the 172d...
  20. elkhunter

    Non-whistling whistler...why?

    I have a 1972 AM General M35A2 that has a LDT 465D and the data plate is dated Oct of 1987. the engine has 18000 miles on it. It is a quiet turbo and sounds like a cat engine!! Hope my info helps.:-D
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