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FWIW - the 8V92 can't be too outdated, the M1070 HET and the HEMTT trucks still use 8V92TA's, and I heard they were pretty good engines...

What model Allison is your tranny? Did it come stock in your truck or did you swap it in?

Okay, which do you prefer in a large truck and why? I am researching options for a future project...

Is there perhaps a commercial replacement for the 7155 that would give it the same speed, but in a 100% automatic package like the Allison? Another question: with the 6x6 and 8x6 capability in the M916/M920, is the transfer case in each of these trucks divorced or non-divorced from the tranny...

JJ - I think saving this was a good thing. It may be a lot more than most here, but hey, it's your cash. You can restore it how you want it, without trashing a restored example. Please keep us updated with pics as you progress....

Folding jacks are garbage, always have been. The reason they are there in your truck is because they are so cheap to make, heck they are folded sheet metal put together. I've had a couple of them bend and break apart under normal loads. Get either an 8-ton bottle jack (you can use it for the...

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Time to learn them fabricating skills! Get a tape measure, welder, disc grinder and some scrap metal and make it work....

Let me post this before Doghead gets in here. SEARCH FEATURE IS YOUR FRIEND.

No prep needed! Just point your front wheels toward water and go! You might have some issues with once your engine is in the drink, however.

I've used steam cleaners before, they are great on equipment and trucks. MAKE SURE you wear eye protection when using it, the pressure is high enough to spray junk back towards you, and oily dirty steam in your eyes sucks. There are guys out there who make a living going around and steam...

Okay, I must just be thinking of the M920 then. Is the Allison a good tranny? Manual or automatic?

The M915/916/920 has a Cummins 400 for an engine, and a Cat 7155 semi-automatic transmission, which based on feedback from others, is quirky and isn't very reliable. Is there another drop-in replacement for the CAT 7155 tranny that is more robust, preferably something in a full automatic for...

Swapping engines is a PITA. Replace the injector pump, and run the diesel in the CUCV. As for the other truck, part it out - lots of guys want 454s for hot rods and muscle cars, the axles and other misc. parts the offroaders will appreciate.

Thanks Doghead, I was waiting for you to chime in!

I tried getting into the BAMA site, and when I try and download any manuals, it says this: "The download limit has been reached, please come back later to try again." I've been trying for over a week. Any help?

That is so sweet looking! We need some pics of your hull project, Jason,

What gimpy said. Most S-280 shelters have had many ports and holes drilled in them over the years for running all sorts of cabling, ductwork, etc. through the side wall. If you cut a nice square piece of aluminum from another junker shelter, and nicely rivet it on, noone will be the wiser.

There was a DUKW over over armyjeeps.net that sold recently for $80K. I doubt you have that much cash floating around to blow on mutilating a historical piece. However, if you have a CCKW or G506 with no bed, and some boatmaking skills, you might be able to fabricate one up for a fraction of...

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