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  1. MarkM

    HMMWV with RV windows in the doors

    Now is the time to sell them if you are not going to use them. A nice set can run 5K these days. Insane but that's the way it is. Mark
  2. MarkM

    HMMWV with RV windows in the doors

    The addition of a baby on board sign in the window would seal the deal. Mark
  3. MarkM

    Ton rating

    Yes jus Yes, just remember to balance the load. Safety first. Mark
  4. MarkM

    Ton rating

    Here in Massachusetts we have something called a town excise tax that charges us for every vechicle on the road @$25.00 per $1000.00 of value. This was enacted to help with the WWII war effort. I sure hope the war ends soon. Mark It's always about the money.
  5. MarkM

    Ton rating

    Yep 1-1/4 ton up here in New England. They just lump them all into the heavy weights. Mark
  6. MarkM

    Found a nice looking M274 in NH if anyone one is looking

    Found the below on Facbook today. Looks real nice. Can't pull the trigger right now myself but sure wish I could. It is a 4 wheel steer but I don't know beyond that. Mark https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2215254702011113/
  7. MarkM

    The danger of modifying trailers

    The military did have an extention unit for the lunettes. I have one of these monsters but have never used it. Mark
  8. MarkM

    The danger of modifying trailers

    I did something really dumb back in the 80s. I suspect weed had to be involved. Lol. I "tried" to flat tow a 51 M42 using a 91 Mazda B2600 4x4. 5k plus lb M42 being flat towed with a 3k lb mini pickup, what could go wrong? I had hauled all kinds of trailer loads with that truck including a...
  9. MarkM

    Remove surge brakes from

    What is the main reason for doing away with brakes? I have an M101A2 and absolutely love the setup. You can obviously go with smaller tires to lower the trailer. Awfully nice trailer to change this around. Just my .02 cents. Mark
  10. MarkM

    Differential Backlash Spec

    With old gears just from past experience my go to would be .12. If you have too much BL the gears will get noisy. I would get some Prussian blue to check the contact path. It's all a best guess when dealing with worn parts. Just my .02 cents. Mark
  11. MarkM

    Tail Lamp Bulbs

    Below is what I used to replace an 1157 bulb. Unbelievably bright and no hyper flash. Different suitable leds for most types are available on flebay. I converted all the incandescent bulbs on my M998 to leds. As stated you need the 10v to 30v units and search for the highest lumens. Mark
  12. MarkM

    M1045 a2 ticking noise

    A panhead that's a little noisy? Never heard that before lol. Maybe it has something to do with that stright 60 weight oil? :) I had an 81 FLH for many years so I am most familiar with the issue. Below 50 degrees outside good luck starting it. What year pan? Mark
  13. MarkM

    Tail Lamp Bulbs

    I've had good luck with LEDs and I did find that issue (Hyper-Flashing) on bulbs on my motorcycle. I did not want to go with those inline resistors and luckily I found that you can now find high lumen leds that are plug and play and don't hyper flash. They are s little more money but so worth...
  14. MarkM

    Tail Lamp Bulbs

    Led bulbs will give longer life and are much brighter. Can't see these trucks at night anyway so a little more visibility is a good thing. You just need leds that are 10v to 30v Mark
  15. MarkM

    New Member - M1097A2

    Welcome to the herd. How is Rochester for getting your Hmmwv on the road ? Took my M998 out today for the first time since Nov and it felt great to be out and about. We need pics!!! Mark
  16. MarkM

    Block Crack Options

    I see you are in PA. I would look at https://tnjmurray.com/ . I've purchased numerous parts from them and they have always treated me right. They are located in Delaware. Mark
  17. MarkM

    Block Crack Options

    I've seen some of these stitching repairs and it is strong, permanent and frankly amazing what can be repaired but it is costly. A good block is relatively inexpensive and the issue is put to bed fast. Mark
  18. MarkM

    M1045 a2 ticking noise

    Check the lower alternator mount at the rear of the alternator where the bracket mounts to the exhaust manifold stud. Mark
  19. MarkM

    M1045 a2 ticking noise

    For the hell of it check the lower alt mount that goes to the head. Mine was tight but not tight enough and it gave me a ticking sound here and there and it bugged me. Mark
  20. MarkM

    Block Crack Options

    Those are just the cracks you can see. I would find another block and start fresh. Just my .02 cents. Mark
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