TECHNICAL TIPS

Hints and Tips by Jerome Casey  (10 Jul 11)

I had a conversation with Kacy Craver about the
spot weld cutter and I though others might be interested

1.  Removing Spot Welds:          Blair Equipment has a good spot weldcutter for less than $30.00 http://shop.blairequipment.com/default.asp    Cutter will leave the underlying panel intact.  So does Eastwood:  http://www.eastwood.com      Just go to each web site and enter “spot weld” in their search box.

 2.        Sun Block for Tires:  Aircraft Spruce www.aircraftspruce.com sells Sun Block for Tires. For those of you who have vehicles parked outside or display items which stay outside this might be a good investment. You can also go to the manufacturer’s web site: http://www.sunblockfortires.com     Can be had in sizes from 16oz to 55 gallons.  “Approved by the U.S. Air Force after extended testing in both the United States and Southeast Asia”

 3.         Items in 12v and 24v DC: Marine suppliers such as West Marine (www.westmarine.com) and Defender Industries (www.defender.com) offer many items in 12v and 24v DC such as refrigerators, freezers, electrical goodies and pump faucets (don’t require a pump or pressure to work- they will pump water themselves- for those contemplating converting an M109, or similar into a camper. They also are a source for vent fans, lighting, etc.

Civilian Parts for the M151 Series Catalog

by Joseph Dutton, Jr.  (24 Jun 11)

The parts I have listed are tried and a true exact fit by me for your M151 series MUTT and I will not steer you wrong either by just word of mouth both verbal and written by others or if a major modification has to be made to make it work.  If a part is specificity to a certain series then it will state as such, otherwise will work on all

The WIKI on the G838 list a lot of cross reference civilian parts to military parts but I have reservation about them because most go by word of mouth and haven't experience/tried the part.  You can look at the web site at: http://g838.org/wiki/doku.php?id=cross_reference_list

If and when I do run across a civilian part, I will update this.

I would have the pages laminated and also I would keep a minnie copy with your MUTT when you are out and about on events that take you away from home

Brake Best Drum Brake Hardware Kit - Part # H7037

Note: (You will not use the wavy and horseshoe washers because these are for the E-brake system)  No specification of vehicle make, year or model, but would be safe to say 1968 AMC Amkerican.  A exact match except the adjuster springs.  Just be sure that the spring part is over the star nut.  Does 1 axel.  -- Cost about $8.00 at O'Reilly's

Wagner PAB301R Brake Shoe Set

1968 AMC American (note:  these are for the rear and you will have 2 extra holes which is not used because these are for the 3-brake system, but exact match to everything else) Doe's 1 axel.  -- Cost about $34.00 at O'Reilly's

Motorcraft FL1A Oil Filter

Fits basically any early 60's/70's Fords . -- Cost about $4.00 at any parts store

DAYCO 81021 -  Flexible Upper Radiator Hose

A & B ID = 1.25 " x 9 5/8"  Note: (The parts store didn't have above part number but did have the DAYCO 81031 WHICH IS 1 3/8" longer = 11" but will have to trim  about 1/2" or so from each end.)  Cost about $8.00 at any parts store.

DAYCO 81171 - Flexible Lower Radiator Hose

A & B ID = 1.50" x 17.50"  Note : (Takes a little work but will go and is clear of any rubbing obstacles)  Cost about $16.00 at any parts store.

Duralast / Wiper Blade Part Number:  DL - 11

Note:  (You will need to remove the center pin and find a longer screw because the original is too short.  Do not remove the "U" bracket from the wiper arm.  If you can't find a longer screw as the same thread pitch then you will need to get a tad larger screw and nut and rethread the threaded "U" bracket.  The "U" bracket will fit inside of the wiper blade frame.  I found the screw and nut at Radio Shack)  Cost about $5.00 at Auto Zone