I have an extra set of bows If anyone is in need. Just tossing it out there. The thing I find odd about the covers for the HEMTTs is that you have to load the truck up THEN install the cover. That just seems backwards when compared to a 5 ton cargo truck.
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That's why I wouldn't leave the cover on, or even the bows. I use the crane too often. I really bought it just so I could camp out in the back when I'm at rallies / shows / other events.
NOW you tell me!
I think Dave Walker still has another new cover. It's a little thinner material than the one that comes in the crated kit but the price is right. Good luck finding end curtains though...Jon
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I also have a set of bows I believe I have end curtains
I bought the same NOS in crate cover kit you did. I had bows before and now have extra.That's why I wouldn't leave the cover on, or even the bows. I use the crane too often. I really bought it just so I could camp out in the back when I'm at rallies / shows / other events.
NOW you tell me!
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HEMMT right front fender (2510-01-366-8895) - How thick/heavy duty is this part? Support a couple big guys standing on it?
Need to create rear fenders for M916A3 that are beefy enough to support equipment stowage boxes. These are what I'm finding on DLA surplus that might work.
Need to create rear fenders for M916A3 that are beefy enough to support equipment stowage boxes. These are what I'm finding on DLA surplus that might work.
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I would say if you have good mounts under them they hold.
It's the foundation that really counts.
It's the foundation that really counts.
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Took a short video from when I stretched her legs... Currently working on a new front grill and bypassing the high pressure hydraulic filter.
https://youtu.be/ZcWdgQUQP04
https://youtu.be/ZcWdgQUQP04
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What every driveway needs, a HEMTT; so fine. 
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Why would you bypass the high pressure filter? If you need info on them, it's a Pall model 9800... I have the service manual from Pall I can email you if you need it, and the filters are cheap and plentiful through surplus channels. The tech at Pall told me they're very nice aircraft-grade filter units, he was surprised when I told him it was on a crane on the back of a truck.
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After several attempts to replace the old oring I have not been able to get it to make a complete seal with the double oring. I'll try it one more time with your info for sure: hasson454@gmail.com
After looking over the system I'm not sure why it's one there either other than these machines operate in the sand box with no local stores for filter replaces. The other filter look more than adequate for a well maintained machine with the proper hydraulic fluid.
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Mine was being used for shade by the calves, and here it is with the newest toy, it was very helpful swapping buckets and tires!
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Talk about your "dynamic duo"!
It's like a Gradall, but with an articulated boom. I don't think I've ever seen one of those, nice item.
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We call them wheel hoes, it's an excavator on wheels really. Lots different than a GradallTalk about your "dynamic duo"!
It's like a Gradall, but with an articulated boom. I don't think I've ever seen one of those, nice item.
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Ah yes! That was why I called Pall Aeropower. When I went to service my filter, the old o-ring(s) had disintegrated into mush, so I had nothing to match, and searching the NSN didn't give me enough info. They were very helpful, and sent me the manual as well as gave me the specs for the o-rings over the phone. It's just a standard round o-ring, with a "back-up ring" below it. I was not familiar with back-up rings. It's thin..... flat on one side and with a concave indentation on the other side that causes it to nest nicely with the round o-ring. Did you use a back-up ring? ..... I had to buy like 100 each, round and back-up, from McMaster-Carr........ PM me your address and a set will be on it's way to you.
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No, only the front set steers. It's very similar to a Drott Cruzair, but with a Case diesel engine.
I made a deal to get myself a bunch of parts from a 1983 M977 that is on a scrap contract. I have already got the cab and radiator and part of the deal is for all the tires/wheels, winch system, generator, batteries and crane controls. I will also get some other misc. parts and will have at least 2 more times down to get parts. In the video you'll see the straps break. It wasn't the straps that broke, it was the hooks on the straps. The straps are rated at 11000lbs but apperently the steel hooks they put on them are rated at 200lbs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KWpj8A3PbE&t=492s
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Interesting! The straps do appear to be at a very shallow angle, so even if the load wasn't 11k, the load applied could have been far higher.
Well, I got the rest of what I paid for off of the 1984 M977. The drive train may be going to a member in Washington, if not it will be available. It is sad to see one come to this but it beats just being completely chopped up anyway. Here is a picture of what it looked like and what it looks like now.
