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    101A2 Adventure Trailer

    That’s the beauty of having the tools and supplies for a project. If it doesn’t turn out like you want ......start over. That usually results in some great work. Learn from mistakes or see how a different idea will work. That’s the wonderful thing about the M101A2, it can handle almost...
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    AcDelco Replacement Lock Cylinders, General Anti-Theft Tips

    No Theft problem not solved. Stolen vehicle location solved.
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    B-29: The "Kee Bird" Disaster

    Anyone who has been in aviation long enough knows stupid things happen. Complacency, overconfidence, fatigue, get-home-itis syndrome, etc. are all factors. I was sitting right seat in an MH-47, and after startup, watched the ground crew as they were pulling a MH-60 Blackhawk to the flight...
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    Storms-Power Outages-NF2D Light Tower.

    These are absolutely wonderful units. Wife was impressed how quiet it was and that we had power and comfort when thousands of others were in the dark. Yes I do love it!!!
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    Storms-Power Outages-NF2D Light Tower.

    Had storms roll through last night. Nasty gust front with winds up to 90mph Overturned Semis on Interstate, trees down, power lines down etc. Fired up the Unicor NF2D Light tower. The Kubota engine and Kohler 7k Generator performed flawlessly. Fairly quiet too. Ran like a champ in the...
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    CUCV manual glow plug switch install issue

    Why not just carry an extra card?
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Exactly!!
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    CUCV manual glow plug switch install issue

    The time it’s taking to ask questions and figure out how to bypass a system could be spent actually fixing the system to work as designed. If you particularly want a button for some reason, then disregard. Mine works perfectly, all stock and no buttons or bypass's. Been flawless down to -6*...
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    1986 m1009

    Sure. If your able, do it yourself. Very easy. Just use a FelPro or National seal. Lots of junk seals out there. If not, buy the good seal yourself and watch them install it. I’ve heard of some shops switching customers good parts with China junk. No personal experience, just reading...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Changing the locks is one of the very first things I did to truck. I used the ACDELCO 2 key kit. Round key for door. Square for ignition. Still use the chain through the steering wheel also. I do like your one key setup. Probably would have done that If I knew about it back then.
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    1986 - 6.2 - crankshaft/balancer/pulley issues

    Diesels make weird noises for sure. Assume you’ve crawled over/underneath and checked all mounts and bolts, etc. I mean everything. Not just on the engine. Doesn't sound like a crankshaft issue, but I’ve never had a 6.2 apart either. I would exhaust all possible sources before tearing into...
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Just some misinformation about DOT Regs.
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    What hitch for a M105A1?

    The M101A2 is...., IMHO, the best trailer the military ever fielded. Of course there are pros and cons of both the M101A2/3-M1101/2. Both very practical and extremely useful. The M105’s were almost given away. Not practical at all and not very useful, unless you have a 2-1/2 or 5 ton to...
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Did you use a sprayer or just roll it on? Looks good.
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    1986 - 6.2 - crankshaft/balancer/pulley issues

    ACDELCO still makes an exact replacement. Mine was marked made in USA.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    I’ve seen your trailer in person. It was DOT compliant before the crash. Lots of BS over on the crash thread. Some definitely haven’t a clue what their talking about. Well....... You'll be seen now for sure. Rolling Christmas tree.
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    1986 m1009

    I recommend that you drive it for a month or so, maybe less, and then service it again. Don’t wait until it starts making noise again. The sludge might take some time to work itself out. Filters/fluid are inexpensive compared to a rebuild. Hopefully you lucked out and nothings hurt inside.
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    M101a2 Breakaway brakes

    Dexter and Redline also carry them. Any decent trailer shop will have them in stock. Very common as mentioned. $22 part here in OKC. Recommend replacing both at same time.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    X2 on the Line-X You definitely get what you pay for. Have the beds of all my trucks done with Line-X, except my M1008A1. Not doing that one. I even had them spray the inside of a new WeatherGuard aluminum toolbox. Great stuff and can’t beat the warranty. The only drawback is you have to...
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