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  1. Westech

    cracked thermostat housing

    ha.. oops I think we all done stuff like that before. o well at least is was not the engine block like my BRAND new Harley in 2003.... i had a switch replaced and the 17 yo tech drove it right up in the block and split the case wide open...... 6 months later i had a new number stamped case...
  2. Westech

    help in alabama need to barrow a tow bar

    I have towed a 5 ton with my deuce before..... you can do it BUT.. you will want 5k pound of weight in the bed..... and its going to be a SLOW ride. 45 TOPS... you will never get in 5th gear.
  3. Westech

    Tips for storing a CUCV

    keeps any damp air out of the intake and getting in to the engine... also I have found that mice dont like the taste of ATF.
  4. Westech

    Tips for storing a CUCV

    just let it sit till your ready to drive it again there is no need to start it every week or what not. A good trick is to take off the air cleaner and place a ATF soaked rag over the hole and put the air cleaner back on... disconnect the red wire off the injection pump so it can not be started...
  5. Westech

    We're UP & Running Mep002a

    that will keep that toaster warmed up in the morning!
  6. Westech

    Can This Be Fixed???

    you can get a used Th400 for 150 bucks
  7. Westech

    cold start's

    you will want to get it to opperating temp. Block of the radiaor with cardbord or whateve. Just a fast Idle wont heat up a deuce.
  8. Westech

    I can only help if my wife benifits!!

    I would like to say a little something. My wife does not like it if I loose my butt on stuff and it seams to happen from time to time dealing with the MV stuff. But she does not mind if I take a little time and help. Now I do have to charge a little gas money but I not out to make a ton of...
  9. Westech

    Battle Damaged/Destroyed LAV III

    every model you make is just 100%
  10. Westech

    It's green and funky looking- but what is it?

    home made for sure.. look at the lawn chair seat lol
  11. Westech

    M816 from Madison, WI to Blaine, MN

    yes she was full.. I did not take a close look at her but walked by. seams every thing was there (Dont know about BII) I can flat tow her for $500.
  12. Westech

    Multifuel Coolant System Questions

    its very ez, just take the mainfolds off and take them in to the parts store and match up the size with some bulk hose.
  13. Westech

    Multifuel Coolant System Questions

    you have to take the manifolds off. If you look you will see that there are 6 bolts holding them down. If you do not have the new gaskets make your own out of gasket paper. DO not just use RTV, there is a small chance that the RTV will unevenly (sp?) load the gasket serfice and it can brake a...
  14. Westech

    Are you gellin?

    sorry to tell you but even summer diesel wont jell till way below 0 and winter wont jell till -20* or so. I would plug in the block heater and give it a shot again but for sure its not jelled fuel.
  15. Westech

    Installing 12v accesories on CUCV 24v system

    I think its time to read the TM so you understand how your CUCV works. The only thing 24V is the starter and the volt gauge.
  16. Westech

    need help shrinkwrapping a pallet at Lockbourne, OH GL Site

    your both tarts..... Joe if one of the tarts can get it andhold it I will be going down to OH in a month of so and I can bring it back.
  17. Westech

    Dealing with talcum powder sand...errr

    i just took my dash out and all the gauges and wahsed her out with the hose and put a fan in there over night to dry it out.. and I did not just blast everyting... I was careful not to soak things that did not like water. works but that is about the only thing you can do.
  18. Westech

    Balancing the 53" XZL tires?

    we never balanced them in the Army.. just mounted and go. I have had hit and miss luck with the sand and beads. Really a tire that large its not going to balance out very will.
  19. Westech

    I might have an 818 for sale

    we have relaxed on the "want adds" but for sale adds are NOT allowed in the fourm. Please remove this post.
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