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    Rodger's M109 camper & roof rack

    Hello All I have wanted to post pictures of my M109 camper roof rack for a while. The guy who built it is usually in central New Mexico. If you want one, I can pass your name & number on to him. The space near the center is for a roof vent, swamp cooler or air conditioner. You will also see...
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    Inspection needed in Lockbourne, OH anytime in March

    I need someone to look at two lots in Lockbourne, March 2014 Please p.m. in available. Rodger
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    Has anyone installed an MRAP air conditioner?

    I am thinking about putting an MPAP air conditioner on my M109A3 Monsterhome. Does anyone have any experience with the MRAP AC units? It would have to go on the roof. Thank you Rodger
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    How does slime balance a tire ?

    Hello All I just put MRAP tires on my M109. The vibration at 35 mph is amazing. I have been told that a half gallon of slime in each front will fix it. Can anyone explain how slime balances tires? I am happier when I know how things work. Except for the vibration, tires are great. Thank...
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    What part is this and 3 other newbie questions

    Hello All What part it this? What does it do? Should it leak air from both sides? If It should not leak air, can I fix it with standard o-rings? Thank you Rodger
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    Heater box installation question M35A2

    I know this must be somewhere here already, but I cannot find it. I am installing a cab heater box in an M35A2. I have the installation kit, the two steel pieces. I bolted them together (they only go one way.) and fit them into the engine compartment. For the vertical piece, do I drill the...
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    Personnel cab hot water heater installation instructions needed

    Hello All I bought a cab heater for my deuce. A search of tm's & posts did not give me installation instructions. Can anyone tell me where to find them? Thank you Rodger
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    sprag and airshift questions

    Hello All I know this may have been covered in an old thread, but if it was, I can not find it. I have a 1967 Deuce (M109A3 which is like the M35A2) How do I tell which transfer case I have ? Are they interchangeable? Is the 5 ton's different? I am about to buy a spare and want to make...
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    Injection Pump Leaks, Please advise

    Hello All My multifuel M109's injection pump is leaking fuel. It appears to be coming from under the plate with an arrow showing the direction fuel enters the high pressure lines to the injectors. (on some IP's this has been painted over. It is right under where the six high pressure lines...
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    Multifuel will not start, please help.

    I have tried to use the troubleshooting books, but have not solved the problem. Any help would be appreciated. I am all out of ideas. My M109 multifuel made its first long trip and died when it got home in my driveway. The fuel pump had stopped making noise a while ago, but the truck ran...
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    Do I really need a spare tire?

    Hello All Do I really need a spare tire on my M109A3 ? If there is a flat front tire (or two) I could take one of the four middle tires. A single flat on one of the dual wheels could be ignored. Now, I know this would double the work of changing the tire, but I would like to mount a...
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    Injection Pump hose loop questions

    Hello All I am replacing the old hoses on my IP. There are two hoses that make short loops and T back into where they started. What are they for? Can I just plug the openings? Thank you Rodger
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    need to replace non metal fuel lines at IP

    Hello All If this is in the forum I could not find it. There is fuel leaking from the non-metal (low pressure) lines on my injection pump. Some of the connectors appear to be non military. Others are 44 years old. any advice on where to get replacements & what to ask for would be appreciated...
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    air compressor bench test question

    Hello All I recently bought a used air compressor as a spare for my M109 camper. There is about 1 mm. of crank shaft end play and I can not feel any air when I spin it by hand. The air filter looks good. It makes a compression sound. Should I be concerned about the end play or the lack of...
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    Why is there no fuse box or breaker box

    Hello All I searched my truck, the T.M.s and then this forum. I have confirmed that there is no fuse box in my M109A3 (Works like M35A2). I know there is ONE circuit breaker. Every other vehicle I have owned or seen has a fuse or breaker box. Can anyone explain why the truck was designed...
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    How far can a M109 tilt to the side?

    Hello All I took my new M109 off-roading for the first time yesterday. It climbed hills great. I am wondering how far off camber (road side tilt) I can safely drive. Does ayone know? thank you Rodger
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    Need Oklahoma City GL pickup & Mailing

    I would like to bid on one or more of the bayonet lots in Oklahoma City. I can pay someone to get the bayonets, make sure the blades are covered and mail them to me. Please p.m. if interested. thank you Rodger
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    fuel pump pressure & flow rate question

    Hello All Can anyone tell me the fuel pump pressure or flow rate on my deuce? I need the pressure more than the flow rate. Thank you Rodger
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    Need exact width on M105 trailer

    Hello All Can someone measure the width of an M105 trailer for me? My M109 has an insurance problem so I may have to trailer my new trailer home. thank you Rodger
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    centrifugal frustration

    Hello All Is anyone else having trouble buying a centrifuge? I ordered one from one company. They had supply problems and could not fill the order, but they did return emails and phone calls. I cancelled the order and ordered one from another company. Their centrifuge is past its ETA and...
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