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  1. rickf

    M38A1 saved from scrapyard

    And it even came with the bathroom sink!
  2. rickf

    M38A1 saved from scrapyard

    Isn't it amazing that the scrapper would only get maybe 100.00 worth of metal out of it but I am sure he gouged you for substantially more than that. He KNEW you would not let it get crushed. Scrappers are leeches I swear! Yes I know there are a couple of well known members on here who are...
  3. rickf

    Gasoline cooled ignitor unit!

    Things are looking a little crispy in there, especially the coil tower and supply wire. I'll bet that smelled just lovely! Rick
  4. rickf

    Welding question

    First and foremost make sure the metal is clean and free of rust. Do not melt the rod with the flame, the rod should be fed into the puddle. Heat, dip, advance. Heat, dip, advance. As was said practice, and lots of it will make you better but gas welding is a dead art. It is too hot for most...
  5. rickf

    Brief downtime coming today.

    Dang, I missed it? Rick
  6. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    Hallelujah! You made it! It has been a long journey, Congratulations to all. Rick
  7. rickf

    M923a1 alternator voltage gauge readings

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  8. rickf

    M923a1 alternator voltage gauge readings

    Come on guys, give it a freakin break! You are like a bunch of school kids, once you know you are under someones skin you just keep digging trying to get a response. We are all a bunch old hardheaded old bastards and nobody wants to be the first to back down. Let's all just ease up a bit OK?
  9. rickf

    M923a1 alternator voltage gauge readings

    I am sure most of you know why he posted the title that way. Ever since he came on this forum some members have ridden his tail with every question he has asked with the RTFM crap. I, for one, do not blame him for being sarcastic and I give him a lot of credit for even sticking with the forum...
  10. rickf

    Tanks off-loaded from ships on 10 tons from Vietnam

    Looks like that trailer has 4 axles? Times 4 huge tires each! If so do the forward axles turn? Rick
  11. rickf

    Did this fall off my deuce?

    That is a brake return spring from a car or pick-up. Any of your neighbors cars making squealing sounds? Rick
  12. rickf

    SBC Water Pump!

    Water pump has to be part of a closed loop system to work and it is not designed to moved heavy fluids. The heater ports are only a small part of the overall system and will not work alone. Rick
  13. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    OK, I see more pics as I was typing but is it running?????????? The smile would say yes.
  14. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    Has it run yet? I can see guys hanging on the trailer while it is going down the highway doing the run in on the cam! That would even beat out one of my last minute thrashes.:) GD is looking a little stressed! I see one big a**ed party coming when this weekend is over.
  15. rickf

    M416 cargo trailer for M1009

    Have you ever disassembled the pintle on a M1008? I doubt it the way you are talking.
  16. rickf

    Just bought a 2W,M116A2 generator trailer

    Dang, Wish I knew about the surge lunette! Mine is trashed and I am only across the river from you.:cry:
  17. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    Aw C'mon, The rain never stopped us when we were kids did it?:roll::roll: Changed more than one engine outside in the rain only to have the sun come out in time for the races. worked for me!:beer: Of coarse that was before arthritis, herniated discs and plain old age!:shock: Rick
  18. rickf

    M43 Resurrection

    This looks like one of my deals, firing it up for the first time while putting on the trailer for the show! Rick
  19. rickf

    Can a muffler be put on a MEP-003A ?

    My guess would be welder!:)
  20. rickf

    M931 pulling CAT 953

    Oh man could I use that machine for a day! Drive it on over to Jersey!!! Rick
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