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  1. TedG

    Upgrading M813A1 to 14R20s

    Nice James and M813A1! M813A1's look better with the singles on them and the ride is nicer! Good advice with the lube and don't forget to install the o-ring AFTER the tire is on the rim! Regards
  2. TedG

    Hello from the Eastern Shore

    Welcome!
  3. TedG

    Series Battery Problems

    On one of my hmmwv's, the battery(s) were dead. It started the day before without issues. When I went to charge them independantly, I noticed a little spark when I reconnected the negative terminal on the rear battery. I isolated the spark to the 100amp dual voltage generator but it was not...
  4. TedG

    Replacing Fuel Filters

    Less than $10 per filter. Call them for exact $$$.
  5. TedG

    Replacing Fuel Filters

    White Owl has/had them very reasonably priced. Make sure you know which ip you have since there is a difference per the manual. I just got two from them about a month ago. Do not forget the gasket also.
  6. TedG

    Odd Camo?

    Pay my gas money and I will drive down there and take many pictures of the camo! lol
  7. TedG

    Odd Camo?

    HI Eric, I was by there a few weeks ago and saw the ones you are talking about. I believe they are destin for Afghanistan. The color scheme is not the one Scott posted above. These are 4 color: tan base, green, black, brown. Kind of ugly paint and they do stick out in the sea of hmmwv's at...
  8. TedG

    M818 Question

    You might also want to replace your throttle return spring and make sure your ip crankarm is properly adjusted. My 813A1 responds nicely once I did these two things.
  9. TedG

    Where do I get an NHC 250 Preheater/Glow Plug?

    napa has them. Champion Glow Plug #183. $26.40
  10. TedG

    Tow-Bar,MI,OH. Needed for pick-up

    I have a medium tow bar with both sets of feet that you can use. pm me for details if interested. Ted
  11. TedG

    Blown tire destruction

    Here is my slantback hmmwv side swipped by a trackhoe! So a blown tire doing that might be a tall tale!
  12. TedG

    HMMWV turbo question

    I have many bad 6.5td civi GM engines pulled from hummer H1's. Several are fully dressed. PM me if you are interested in one or all!
  13. TedG

    My new 1988 M35A2C

    Nice score Ron. It will look good next to the M998!
  14. TedG

    HELP M35A3 TRUCK 510 miles from home

    Check the vent cap on the axle housing. It may be blocked and your overpressurizing the differential. I had this on 2 different trucks so far and one was a new vent cap installed by the military (now I check them all regardless). On a 5 ton, with full differential oil and repacked bearings and...
  15. TedG

    Do Not deal with Darrel Braun

    I picked this off the Benzworld.org forum that some of us Unimog guys use. We have had our fair share of scoundrels as well. I did not write this but I believe it is helpful. "Here's a few ideas: 1)Most of us have access to a few megabytes of web space though our web provider; use yours...
  16. TedG

    ? on cab ringmount plate rivets

    I just have the a big one piece plate. I thought it was military due to it being in a military parts pile and it was painted with carc.
  17. TedG

    ? on cab ringmount plate rivets

    I did my 5 ton with this: Rivets: steel, 3/16" diameter x .5" long or so. I used around 90-100 of them! I did it by hand and it was not that bad. You really need make sure the cab is square prior to riveting. I also used 4 self-tapping screws to hold the plate in square and tight, then I...
  18. TedG

    tires for M37

    Tires are sold. I have 5 more attached to the truck pictured above. The truck with tires is for sale. pm me if interested and I will not separate out the tires.
  19. TedG

    5ton Bumper Fun and New Project

    Electricals are fixed! Please mv enthusiasts, look at the manual prior to touching the wires behind dash! New shoes, 1400x20 XL (48") mounted on HEMTT rims and all oils/filters changed. Next up is the fuel system cleansing. Then she will be ready for my jaunt next weekend. This has been a...
  20. TedG

    TOWING A M146 w/ F250

    Hi Dave, I have an XM818 that needs a job, hint, hint.
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