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  1. Jericho

    Humvee Tow Fight Vs Dodge Ram

    If you fail , Ill try him with my 5 ton, but , I don't do bigger trucks, hate to break things , good luck ! LOL
  2. Jericho

    Ham Radio and military gear

    M 38 in Maine provoked thought for me and I finally retook the expired exams for my Ham radio Tech class, did well , lots of study material available and no more MORSE , also took the general on a whim. Looking back it was long overdue (30 plus years) Cant recommend it enough, Great group of...
  3. Jericho

    M925a2 Power Surge

    Yup. It had the auto stop function. Every time I stopped or hesitated at an intersection or round about the car shut off. What I didn't know was that if you held steady pressure on the brake. When you let up Engine automatically restarted. so I was was the proverbial Yank cranking it with the...
  4. Jericho

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    So, buf, that post was useless with out photos. Please post some. Have been thinking about bumpers. But. Need fresh ideas. Thanks
  5. Jericho

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Not to throw gasoline on the barbi. But my truck crosses many boundaries. Run classic CARC on the body. Three color although heavy on the green for some reason. Scant brown. And a TAN yes tan top. Must have been the only one they had when they turned it in. I was **** bent to change it at...
  6. Jericho

    M925a2 Power Surge

    Just drove a rental in uk for a month took it back after first week. Kept stalling at intersections. Only to be told it was normal for a diesel VW. Man was I embarrassed
  7. Jericho

    M925a2 Power Surge

    Fuel is cheap in Japan. Try England. Depending on the exchange rate I've seen it as high as $12.00 a gallon once paid $42.00 for a half gallon of diesel equivalent motor oil on the motorway. Applaud your research into the micro electrical realm with the controls. But as you predicted. I would...
  8. Jericho

    1969 LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel)

    Was over at the yard last week. I must say the the landing craft is impressive up close !!!
  9. Jericho

    Red River Army Depot

    I was in Germany 78 / 81 at Rhine main Then back in 89 / 94 at Spangdahlem but did base clousure all over Europe from 90/92 we had 2. E-9. And four E8 s for one slot each . Took many to Mannheim. I was the only Snnco that would do it in the squadron that said most were mine. I had 247 men...
  10. Jericho

    Deuce engine swap?

    You can retrofit anything just depends how much time money and effort you want to put it. Engine too long stretch the nose. Engine too fat tubs out on the fenders etc Just depends on your modification appetite
  11. Jericho

    Lots of exhaust from crankcase breather

    Bad news all the way around Probably a good time to ask. Is there a good reliable quality rebuilder out there for the engine. A top to bottom job. When I send an Engine out for rebuild I want everything done vat dipped new bearings new sleeves valve guides new valves , seals and a good fresh...
  12. Jericho

    Red River Army Depot

    Going to K town was like heaven being at Spangdalem , used to take all the Convicted to jail in Mannheim , my kids and wife would follow behind and then go shopping or get pizza during the three hours it took to inprocess a new deposit
  13. Jericho

    Red River Army Depot

    Air Force security has always been tight on facility access, Its a no brainer, Billion dollar aircraft and a hammer don't mix. BUT there has been a new trend toward renta cops on the gates as the Security Forces AFSC has been cut in size and the normal perimeter SF guys were sent overseas for...
  14. Jericho

    M931A2 Build

    Nice truck ! What did you have done to the Pump and what was the resulting gain in power? I assume you are looking at the 916 to see an increase in HP ! Is the 931 still suffering from lack of pulling power ? is that why your looking at the 916 ?
  15. Jericho

    Head light problem

    DANG ! glad you got it figured , hope the cost of the bulbs didn't have to come out of your allowance !
  16. Jericho

    Operation "URGENT RESTORATION"

    legs other side
  17. Jericho

    Operation "URGENT RESTORATION"

    yes , there is the raised reinforcement rib. That is a drivers side and the OUT SIDE view. the inside has a almost flat surface , just slice and dice, tig it back on other side, I will be surprised if you even have to realign the mounting tray holes, but if you do tig em up and redrill ,Its...
  18. Jericho

    Operation "URGENT RESTORATION"

    bumper leg photos, storm overhead not sure if the photos are here
  19. Jericho

    Military Radio - Computer Interface

    If you studied you will do fine. It's not really that bad good luck !
  20. Jericho

    Military Radio - Computer Interface

    WOW, so with your tech license you could use it in conjunction with your radio and Ham set up, what did it set you back ?
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