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Hey guys, I've got a 1.5 kW generator that was completely missing the fuel tank when I got it. I got the tank, cap and fuel line from saturn surplus, but I need to find a tank bracket for a nylon tank. If anyone has one available, i would love to buy it. Or even a good picture would help.

Its me again guys, anyone have a source for the correct rotor for the GMCs? I have been having trouble finding a correct one, all the m-series seem to be incorrect for this application. I'm hoping that you guys may be able to help. Thanks in advance. Eric

Hey guys, Any ideas on a source for the spanner wrench needed or an appropriate tool to remove the nuts on the oil cooler assembly in the transmission pan? Thanks Eric

Not to sound whiny or nothing, But I see so many postings about all the 105s being sold at GL, and many people who buy 3 or 4 at a time, But I never see any for sale anywhere? I think that its just jealasy talking, because I would love to have a105 for my truck. unfortunitly I dont have the...

Anybody seen either of these manuals? Tm 9-1819c pertaining to the dump body, and tm 9-1825A pertaining to the Delco-Remy electronics? Thanks Eric

Hi everybody,I know this is random, and I dont even know why I am thinking about it now, but does anyone know where to get foam or whatever for the seats of the truck?  Not the covers but the innards?ThanksEric

Guys, Hope someone is willing to help me out. Hit a bit of a snag in the 215's restoration, as all the brake adjuster blocks are locked up with rust. Out of the first four I have worked on, I have freed 3 using pb blaster and a torch. The fourth however, simply snapped the tabs off. So, I...

Everyone... I finally have details on the STV show in September. It will be the 14th and 15th, at the WWII Victory Museum in Auburn, IN, sponsored by the Tri-State MVPA. Currently, For tables, indoors will be $15 each, or discounts for more than 5, and outdoor spaces will be $2 each. All...

but not for long. After all the hard work the last month or so, we finally got to try to start the XM215 today. It last ran four or so years ago, before being parked in the junkyard. After several tries cranking, with no firing, the problem was diagnosed as dirty points by Ron of MV R&R...

Hey guys, I have an opportunity to get some parts off a parts truck including a winch and its associated parts, here if the weather ever breaks. I have a couple questions about the winch first. First, the book says to remove the bumper first... Is this necessary? and if so is it difficult...

I just wanted to let everyone know that we will be trying to put on the Salute to Victory show in Auburn, IN again this year... Details should be in the newsletter, which should be attached... Thanks Eric

Well, it may not seem like much, but I only get about one afternoon a week right now to work on my truck, and of course, today it was raining just enough... So, I managed to sandblast the tools I found in the tool box when I got the truck. The one on top is the normal wheel wrench, second is...

Guys, Is there any way to identify my new master cylinder before I put it on? I got it from Sam Winer, and just want to make sure its right. The copy of tech tips I have says that the M211 master looks the same as the M35, and the new one that I got looks awfully new. Thanks Eric

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me any other sources for a front axle for a M135. A guy in our MVPA chapter has several from a chevy 1 1/2 ton or a dukw that he thinks might work. I ask because I am looking at a M135 that is missing the front axle that I'm hoping to save...

I aplogize for the short notice, but the next meeting for the new TriState MVPA will be Tuesday, March 13 at 7 pm at the WWII Victory Museum in Auburn, IN. Anyone from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio is invited to attend, membership not necessary at this point. Any questions just contact me here...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a voltage gauge for my 1.5 kw genset. The old one is nonfuntional. I was hoping that someone would have a source for me. Saturn Surplus did not have one the last time I checked with them. Thanks guys.

Anyone ever rebuilt one of these carbs? Or know where the procedure is located? I have the rebuild kit, but some guidance would be most helpful. Thanks a lot. ps. I drove by my truck today, It was covered in snow... :(

After several long months, I finally got some pictures to upload.

Hey guys, Thanks for all the help so far. My next question is involves a sending unit. I need a fuel tank sending unit for a M215 as the old one does not appear to be fixable, by me at least. So, does anybody have any leads on one? Thanks, Eric

I am in need of a new spring, the one that pulls back on the starter mechanism after pulling the lever on the transmission tower. Does anybody know where to get a replacement? Even just some measurements would be great if nothing else. I'm sure that in the last fifty years, I'm not the first...