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  1. 98G

    Cleaning a Fabric Top - Recommendations?

    I used sail cleaner from a boat place to clean covers...
  2. 98G

    taboo to talk

    But that has happened. Idaho, for example, revoked plates and titles that had been issued to GP hmmwvs. In some instances, the vehicles had been transferred a couple of times since titling, and the 3rd or 4th owner , who had bought the vehicle as an on-road hmmwv at a much higher price, found...
  3. 98G

    Air dryer freeze up and other problems

    That's ingraining a bad habit that'll bite you when you operate someone else's truck.... Next time you need to pull string, I won't let you use mine....
  4. 98G

    I hurt, from the tips of my fingers to the ends of my toes.

    I've got a bed off an M1078 that should fit perfectly, and give you all the benefits of dropsides...
  5. 98G

    Could use help with broken brake hoses on my new m1088

    This needs emphasis. The spring is LETHAL. INCORRECT DISASSEMBLY WILL KILL YOU DEAD! ! !
  6. 98G

    MV road trip, (not driving)

    There's a missile silo south of Tucson that's worth a tour as well.
  7. 98G

    Ft Carson shipping

    Be very cautious with Ft Carson. They turned my shipper away, rescheduled for after the timeframe, then declared my stuff abandoned. Be certain that your stuff is picked up within the allotted timeframe.
  8. 98G

    M923A0/A1 vs. M923A2? (Possible Future M923A0 owner)

    My experience with A0 and A1 trucks is 5-6mpg, full or empty, or even towing a 2nd truck on towbars. A2 trucks vary more widely. I've done as well as 12mpg empty, and as poorly as 6mpg with a 2nd truck on towbars. Either motor will live essentially forever properly maintained.
  9. 98G

    M923A0/A1 vs. M923A2? (Possible Future M923A0 owner)

    No strong preference either way. Choose based on overall condition of the truck unless you're going to drive it enough for the fuel efficiency to be a game changer. You're going to want a block heater either way in your climate.
  10. 98G

    923A2 not building any air

    The output line will be hot if it's supplying pressurized air. No need to disconnect. My guess is that it is not hot. Disconnect the unloader line from the governor to the compressor. My guess is that when you do this, you'll find water. I haven't done this hands on on the A2s, but I have...
  11. 98G

    923A2 not building any air

    It's fixable. Just blow the water out. I suspect it may be time for a new air dryer.
  12. 98G

    923A2 not building any air

    Water in the air lines condensed and filled your compressor, acting like pressurized air on the unloader...
  13. 98G

    Fifth wheel hauler

    Silverstate55 has some really nice seats in his M931A2. It's as comfortable to ride in as my redtruck (or moreso).
  14. 98G

    Prescott AZ to WI, Space Available

    2nd trip, Prescott AZ to Minneapolis. Departing Prescott probably this Thursday 12 January. Empty 20+5' gooseneck, and the redtruck.
  15. 98G

    HMMWV Wisconsin to Texas

    Where is it? Note we have a "transportation needed" forum specifically for this. You may get more responses there.
  16. 98G

    Biggest Box for LMTV

    M1088 and an M129 trailer...
  17. 98G

    How do you convert the 11 digit VIN to 17 ? on FMTV

    Adding digits in front of the SN to make a 17 digit VIN creates a mismatch. When pulled over and you show a POI with a 17 digit VIN and the truck only has a 6 digit SN it can result in a ticket for no insurance - rationale is that you have insurance on a different vehicle with a different VIN...
  18. 98G

    IronPlanet Purchase Process Timeline/chronology

    1) bid and win. 2) pay within 3 days by means of wiring funds. 3)receive release code. 4)you or your representative pick up truck withing 8 business days. 5) wait for SF97/title. I have experienced timeframes between 4 weeks and 13 months.
  19. 98G

    Identifying tires/rims

    "A3" rims. They're OEM on M35A3 trucks. Market price is about $200 each. There's not a lot of them.
  20. 98G

    What is the Most Durable Paint?

    I don't disagree with anything Clinto said. AO and climate play a part in selection as well. In Tucson, nothing rusts, ever. I've literally stored bare steel outside uncovered for 2 years and not even had surface rust begin to form. On the other hand, the sun is a killer. It'll delaminate...
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