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  1. Bob H

    My M886 Ambulance

    Good News - yep I have a sliding door assy Bad News - My '78 W400 USAF Ambulance was made without a door, so it is slated for that. Sorry. a note on your recent parts find. The steering changed from 77 to 78 To use the 78 PS box, you will also need the steering column and the '78 drag link...
  2. Bob H

    A trailer story

    :drool: She's just over 3 months older than my GPW :beer:
  3. Bob H

    Not such a good recovery for someone

    Truck? What truck?
  4. Bob H

    A few M880 Questions

    2500lbs is the tyical payload of a civi 3/4 ton truck. 2500 lbs equals 1 1/4 ton The Dodge W200 was considered a 3/4 ton truck, the M880 was based on the W200 It's all in your perspective, 30 MP3G sounds less expensive than 10 mpg doesn't it? :wink:
  5. Bob H

    A few M880 Questions

    1. typically average 30 to 36 MP3G 8) 2. Yep, install an inline filter prior to fuel pump. 3. Electrical, top 3 glitches 1. grounds 2. grounds 3. grounds Mechanical & Technical glitches? Opinions will abound on that. Personally, No
  6. Bob H

    Over charging help!

    Should be 14 volts take it to a parts store and have it tested, or try a different volt meter to verify the issue.
  7. Bob H

    Voltage regulator problem..?

    I believe the output is adjustible. Check it with volt meter, if steady set it to 28v.
  8. Bob H

    Michigan June Show

    The Michigan MVPA (MIMVPA) will be holding their 2nd annual Military Vehicle Show & Swap meet. The event will be held in Oscoda. MI. on the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base (SAC) at and on the grounds of the very historic Wurtsmith Air Museum, 3961 E Airport drive, Oscoda, MI 48750. The show...
  9. Bob H

    Fuel leak, over top of turbo, what is it?

    I've heard them called "Flame heaters" before. Gotta wonder if that name came about due to the inner workings or what happens when they start pissin on the turbo.........................
  10. Bob H

    Xm886a1

    Truck, Ambulance, 4x4 MFG model W400 I have a pic of the data plate somewhere :?
  11. Bob H

    Xm886a1

    Here's a pic of both
  12. Bob H

    Xm886a1

    It is not and never was a M886. The body was made by MARK Body Co, just like the M886's It is not an "M" series yet it is a 1978 US Air Force contract airfield ambulance. Only changes are the paint and tires, was Strata Blue and had bias ply tires, I also cut off the rear step, & swapped out the...
  13. Bob H

    GA to MI and back this weekend

    HA! try again! I live in Michigan and NORTH of Ontario :shock: SETOYOTA hope you have room for more than the top! I've heard that once you get to Ted's you will see something else that you want/need. :drool: I'm 175 miles N.E. of there, so if you overshoot it by 3 hrs, look me up :mrgreen:
  14. Bob H

    mule engine swap

    Nate, What motor is in Carl's mule?
  15. Bob H

    ODDBALLs M109 w trailer

    She can take it! Remember there isn't any salt in the snow. That lil' bit o frozen water particles on 'er is proly not as bad as that salty breeze way down thar in FLA :wink: If Don doesn't have the room for that garage at his AO, you can build it here, just trying to help keep your old baby...
  16. Bob H

    11.00x20 inner tube: Bias on radial

    I've posted a link on here a few times to a source of reasonably priced tubes. they make specific size tubes for a reason, they size them like they size tires. Just get the proper tube for your tire, WTF!?
  17. Bob H

    M101A2 -->36" Tires

    5 on a 6 7/8" BC
  18. Bob H

    M101A2 -->36" Tires

    on MOST 16.5" rims and all M880 rims, I have a couple sets wth the bead. yes, an old school civi powerwagon wheel.
  19. Bob H

    M101A2 -->36" Tires

    I have 36" humvee tires on my M880 and a M101A2 trailer. I haven't tested it but I am sure they would fit (tires, as I know the rims fit)
  20. Bob H

    My M886 Ambulance

    http://www.steelsoldiers.com/m880/36027-m886-going-topless.html
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