http://www.militarytrader.com//techtips/ en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:12 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:12 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6180 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6180 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5906 I enjoyed the recent article on Multi-fuel Spin-On oil filter adapters. I’d like to add one item to the list of possible upgrades to military vehicle oil systems- actually any vehicle’s oil system, multi-fuel, military or otherwise. The addition of an oil accumulator can be very beneficial.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5906 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5907 I’m trying to install power steering on my stock 1953 M37, Can you provide any information to aid me in this project?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5907 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6101 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6101 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6449 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6449 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5917 I have a 1955 GMC M211 with the stock HydraMatic transmission. I know the transmission is supposed to use 30 weight motor oil. But should I use detergent or non-detergent?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5917 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5916 When I jacked up the front of my 1963 M35, the wheel suddenly spun and removed some skin off my lower jaw. This was painful but it could have been worse. Do you have any idea why this happened? The engine wasn’t running and the transmission was in neutral.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5916 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5908 I have noticed that there is much interest in this column in regard to starting problems with 6-volt systems. There is a way to improve starting on older cars with foot operated starter switches.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5908 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5905 Have you ever heard of anyone successfully converting a boat trailer ball hitch to a military lunette ring to be pulled by an M37?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5905 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5909 Having your diesel engine reach several hundred-thousand miles is possible with proper maintenance. While you can’t manage all the factors that are part of long engine life, you can take a number of steps to help your diesel engine maintain its power and efficiency for many miles.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5909 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5912 I have a 1945 GPW that my father bought in 1946. I have restored it and the engine has been rebuilt. At about 500 miles on the engine, a ticking that I think is a sticky valve lifter has begun.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5912 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6054 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6054 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6174 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=6174 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5918     What is the correct kind of outside mirrors for HMMWVs?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5918 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5920 A farm equipment dealer has an M880 he bought some time ago at a government sale but no one seems to want. It runs good, but I’m confused because it seems to have two complete electrical systems. There is a 12-volt civilian alternator on one side of the engine and one 12-volt battery. On the other side of the engine is a military 24-volt alternator and two 12-volt batteries. Was this a special truck that needed 36 volts for something?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5920 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5915 I want to put bigger tires on my M35A2, Do you have any suggestions on what sizes I could use? Would using bigger tires give me a higher top speed?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5915 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5913 In 1946, I bought a 1/2-ton Dodge Carryall. All I knew was how to start it, shift into front wheel drive when needed and how to shift the four-speed transmission. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5913 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5919 What is the correct way to adjust the wheel bearings on my M151A1?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5919 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5914 My question is, when towing this Jeep should the transfer case be in neutral as well as the transmission? There are different opinions on this.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5914 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5911 I saw the Tech Tip on the Ticking noise in an M 38A1. (MVM, #125) I have a 1954 M38A1 which, when I purchased it, had a similar ticking sound...almost like the tappet noise heard on old Fords on a cold morning.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5911 http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5910 After reading the Tech Tips in MVM #125, I was surprised to read of a person who has the same problem as me. “Keeps On Ticking” hit home, as I too have a 1953 M38A1 that made a ticking noise.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.militarytrader.com//article/?p_ArticleId=5910