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  1. 818 Test Pilot

    Super Single tire swapping

    OIF1 Initial Convoys North had everything rolling including the Kitchen Sink. After leaving Kuwait and entering Iraq was a bunch of miles 3 lane pavement. If you have ever seen a race start 3 wide that’s the way it was. And….. the HETTS at that times with the Army Tanks on the Flatbed with Crews...
  2. 818 Test Pilot

    Super Single tire swapping

    Yup only people directly driving or maintaining Man’s Inventions know the inside scoop. Hoo Ah.
  3. 818 Test Pilot

    Super Single tire swapping

    Studs usually have a L or R stamped on end. OIF1 M818 3/4’s of the way to BIAP studs started going south one at a time. Arrived w/3 left. Our communications were Walmart $10 for two walkie talkies. For those in convoy that were concerned I let ‘em know have no problem driving with a missing...
  4. 818 Test Pilot

    Super Single tire swapping

    From my experience a lot want to buy for bargain basement monies. And most ask tire manufacturer date which is on side of tire. Then no response. Saw em up and put out in city trash barrel.
  5. 818 Test Pilot

    Super Single tire swapping

    Saw OIF1 931 super singles sidewalls explode and pass out truck in front couple times. It’s like a bomb went off and the sidewall spins like a circular saw blade forward. Titans NDTz outlast super singles. Again each driver logged in 20,000 miles or more in 9 months. Our company went thru 800...
  6. 818 Test Pilot

    1971 M818 5 Ton Starting issues

    Tanks for the Glow Plug answer. Yup never ever used that Prime T handle on dash in 25 years of driving Army Trucks or the Glow Plug Heat Switch. Maybe I’m overdue now that the Truck I’m driving now relies on Me to maintain. Have no idea where I stashed the Plug I bought years ago from O’...
  7. 818 Test Pilot

    1971 M818 5 Ton Starting issues

    well haven't had to open my 1971 M818 Hood for years. Always started Always Ran fine. ok... question: My M818 Cummins have Glow Plugs? read that Cummins don't have glow plugs but a Heater Grid ? are these on newer Cumins or used on all Cummins. I know there's the one glow plug mounted on the...
  8. 818 Test Pilot

    M818 1971 Steering Wheel Removal

    Actually is an easy job with somewhat correct tools. Take your time and don’t rush the removal.
  9. 818 Test Pilot

    Happy 2020 Steel Soldiers

    Kick the Tires light the Fire.
  10. 818 Test Pilot

    2019 Georgia Military Vehicle Rally buy-sell-trade

    there used to be two M105A2 trailers at BEE-LINE Corp. in Springfield Massachusetts. I bought one for $750. The other one is waiting for a buyer at BEE-LINE Corp. Per paperwork My M105 is an '08. This company is in the 18 wheeler trailer lease/selling business. No trucks. Not into Military...
  11. 818 Test Pilot

    1971 M818 Tractor T-Handle pulled while running. Cummins straight six.

    my M818 Is running perfect. and now know how the motor and how and what is needed for lite off. On to the next fun. My M818 Desert 5 ton Tractor will be there. Touch A Truck Day at the New England Air Museum is 12 OCT 2019.
  12. 818 Test Pilot

    B17 Nine-O-Nine crash in CT - 2019-10-02

    Pilot had a reported 7000+ hours in this ship. If he couldn't save it nobody could.
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