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I know this isn't on point but I'm going crazy trying to remember the name of the M37 era wire connectors used on the lighting. I know the black rubber are called Packard connectors but what are the older metal connectors called. Old man getteng older and I'm afraid the brain is beginning to...

In restoring my R2 I found a NOS Justrite lantern. I came with a couple of wires. It doesn't have a battery and almost looks like it would use that large square battery that is used in modern lanterns but it doesn't seem to have the contacts. If anyone has the instructions or can tell me how you...

I purchased an NOS two pin NATO slave plug without the battery cables attached. Can any one direct me to where I may find instructions on how to connect the wires? thanks Jim.

Does anyone know thw purpose of the "Center of Grativy" line on the side of the R2. I'm pretty sure they were original because I found them under the old paint on my truck when I painted it. Thanks, Jim.

I'm having an issue with the carb on my M43. I had my carb rebuilt by a guy who has done many with no problems. When I put It on my truck the truck starts right up and runs for about twenty minutes then floods out. It happens when I just let the engine idle or if I'm driving it. I got another...

How much fuel pressure will the carb on the M37 carb work with. I want to switch to an electric fuel pump but I don't want to overwhelm the carb. Thanks, Jim

I found a nice restorable M170. :roll: I lucked out and it came with the litter racks, the complete passenger seat and the front bow. I picked up a bow I think I can make it work as rear bow but I need the measurement of the distance from the top of the center of the bow to the bottom of the...

How do I include a picture in a post? When I click the picture icon the upload button doesn't work. Same thing when I try attachment.

I found a nice R2 crash truck this fall and have begun restoration. The body and mechanics are solid but the rear compartment has been stripped out for every thing but the generator. I am finding it very difficult to find good pictures of all the shelving and parts that would have been in the...

Can anyone tell me if the Fan belt drive pulley that bolts to the crank only fit in one way. To put it another way, does the bolt pattern only allow the pulley to mount in one position If this is true, does that mean that when the marking on the pulley tell me I am at top dead center when the...

I just picked up a nice 1968 M101A1 Generator trailer and would like to know where I can find the correct markings for this trailer. I am looking for regs or pictures of where the uniy markings. reg mumbers and star should go. Thanks in advance for any help. Jim

I had a little problem with my M37B1. (I blew up the engine). While removing the engine we noticed that the block was marked with the number 52 cast right in the left side of the block. When going over the replacement engine we notice that the block had 65 cast into the block. Is this the...

I have an original M43 and I have been going through coils like water. At first it only happened if the ignition switch was left on with the engine off. Today I burned up 2 coils while driving the truck to a show. They went while the truck was traveling at 45 MPH. Is it possible that the...

Does anyone know where I can get the convoy/warning light and stand that is used on the Deuce?

Hi all, I am new to Steel Soldiers with a new project. after many years of looking I found a very nice M43 ambulance in very restorable condition. I look forward to checking in for help and hints to help move my little project forward. I haven't figured out how to post pictures in threads on...

Does anyone make new shock absorbers that work on the M43 Ambulance?