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Hello SS, I'm in need of the large gasket / O-ring at the bottom of the M211 air cleaner housing. This is the gasket that the removable bottom pan seals against, the diameter is approx 8" across, unlike a O-ring it's profile is more flat or square. Part #7410792 Checked with Memphis and...

I was asked by the Virginia Muesum of Military Vehicles to asst in recovering a hull of a armored vehicle today. Basically I was needed to winch this thing out of a hole it's been sitting in for a long time. This piece of armor had been purchased about ten years ago by the muesum but for reasons...

Made a trip to Winslows to change out the bed on the M813, my needs require the truck to have a dropside bed. The change out was quick, removed the mud flaps and loosened the bed bolts before heading to John's place, everything lined up great on the new bed. John had several beds to pick from...

Hello SS, How many bows are used on the 5 ton 14' drop side bed, 6 or 7? Does the second bow from the front install on the rear of the short section of the bed that is fixed, or first section of the drop side? Thanks in advance, Karl

Hello SS, Today was the first use of the recently acquired M813 as my tow vehicle for the dozer, noticed something different, lots of white smoke out the exhaust. This has never done before until this morning when put under a load. My first thought was leaking head gasket, checked the oil and...

Hello SS, I have seen pictures of additional lights mounted over the front marker lights on 2.5 & 5 ton trucks, but they all appear to be facing the rear, why and what are the lights for? Sorry Miltrucks for hi-jacking one of your picures. Thanks, Karl

Hello SS, Which TM lists the wiring harness numbers for the M809 trucks? Need to identify the black out drive wires for the front and rear lights. Thanks

Hello SS, I'm looking for one or two of the early air wiper motors, these are the metal body type found on the early 50s / 60s M35 & M211 vehicles. Old take offs are fine, anyone have an extras? Please PM me with what you have and price. Thanks Karl

Hello SS, I have some NOS cargo covers available for the 17' bed M36A1. These are the new style heavy vinyl three color camo, attached end curtains and bungee cord tie downs. $190 + shipping Thanks, Karl

Hello SS, What are your general thoughts about some of the engine stop leak additives out there? The rear crank seal on the GMC 302 is leaking and I have never used any of this stuff, any good or will it cause harm? While replacing the transmission in the GMC the last time figured I would...

Hey SS, How tough are the front axel boots to replace on a M813? One of mine is torn and looks different than the M35's boots. Thanks, Karl

Sept 29-30 Usually a hand full of vehicles and interesting displays as well as the museum to check out. http://www.warmuseum.org/calendar.htm

This is the fourth time I've done this, get a deuce just the way I like it and end up selling it. This one has been in my shop since April of this year under going a rebuild, a freind stops over and ends up talking me into selling it. Luckily it's staying local, only about 15 miles away, first...

Hello SS, Anyone have a spare 24v air horn solenoid they would like to part with? NOS or good take off is OK, please send price with shipping. Prefer to pay with Paypal. Thanks, Karl

Fun or Terror? The M105 has been in the back of the 5 ton for two weeks since picked up at Chambersburg, time to come out. Our little Case track loader is my favorite power tool, best money spent so far.

Hello SS, I'm looking to put larger tires and wheels on the new M813. I have been told the 14x20 super singles will be too soft for my intended use, too much side wall flex (per John Winslow). Plans are to use the 5 ton to tow our track loader on an equipment trailer (approx 25,000 lbs, yes I...

For those of you who like steam and coal smoke this is a great show! Always a few military vehicles on display mixed in with the antique trucks. I'll be there on Saturday with the M215 Dump. http://www.somersetsteamandgas.org/pasture_party.html

Drove our new M813 home from Chambersburg today, all went well 165 miles / 4 hr. Only real problem was the wipers crapped out, rained as usual and no emergency brake. Nice surprise was found in the locked tool box, also included but not shown was a fire extinguisher and a glad hand tire...

Hello SS, Tomorrow we will be attempting to drive the new M813 home, quick question about the breather location on the transfer case. When checking the fuilds I noticed the transfer case was under pressure when removing the fill plug. Don't have time to check for the breather plus the truck was...

Hello SS, Just picked up an extra hydromatic tranny for the GMC, has anyone done a rebuild on one of these things? The seller claimed it to be a good take out, figure I'd do a complete rebuild and keep it as a spare. I have changed out one of these trannys twice, but have never torn into the...