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    **2014** Florida Military Vehicle Rally**Winter Event**

    Leaving shortly, arriving before dark, Running solo.
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    New member from North Florida

    There's a rally this weekend in Inverness, come on out!
  3. RAYZER

    New member from North Florida

    Looks pretty straight, needs some new mirrors.
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    New member from North Florida

    Pics from FloridaAKM.
  5. RAYZER

    LT. Dan M35a2 Modification Thread

    I have noticed less power when burning gas/oil mix vrs diesel /oil mix.
  6. RAYZER

    How do you protect your Truck from the elements?

    I have thought an rv cover would be a good idea too. If nothing ealse it would help protect the paint job from from fading out after a couple years in the sun.
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    Deuce road tractor conversion

    You're welcome Sir. When planning my conversation I conntiplated using the original 5th wheel plate side angles to simplify the install. However, (on the deuce)the bogey suspension side plates that are riveted to the truck frame sides are in the way. Both the M48 and M275 (2.5 ton) tractors have...
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    Loading the 5th wheel for traction

    I think they weigh 900 lbs.!
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    Deuce road tractor conversion

    Took a few pics today along with a couple of measurements to answer your questions. The frame was cut off 13.25" from back end, the 2nd cross member was completely removed and pintel cross member added back in (approximate 24" from pintel cross member face to center of rear axel, finished). The...
  10. RAYZER

    11.00R20 Michelin XL tire pressure?

    On my deuce tractor ww with Xl's, I run 80 psi in the front and 50 in the rear duals, they ride nice and are wearing evenly.
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    Deuce road tractor conversion

    I will get that info for you today.
  12. RAYZER

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    The hoses from surplus center are wearguard made in the USA!
  13. RAYZER

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    I will check, seems like water base paint would be best.
  14. RAYZER

    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Wow, those are good prices, about 30% of what I was quoted today but if the quality is inferior then I don't know. Going to shop a couple other places tomorrow. With hoses that are exposed to direct uv, painting them might increase longevity. I need: 2 ea. 1" X 60", 2 ea. 1" X 72", 2 ea. 1/2"...
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    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Took the hoses to a local hydraulic house and the guy is telling me that these hose fittings are standard, do these look different than the obsolete ermeto fittings? What is the difference?
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    M246 wrecker tractor hydraulic hose replacement

    Pulled the guts out. Notice the keyway slot on the inner hole of the bearing cap, this could be used to keep oil down in the corrosion prone area. A few more pics of the process.
  17. RAYZER

    Steel Soldiers MV of the month - February VOTE HERE!

    Congratulations Soni! A beautiful truck and well deserved win!
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