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« on: February 02, 2016, 05:30:40 PM »
I've heard that a lot of the block issues you read about on the net are referring to the Oldsmobile 350ci diesel blocks. Apparently there are a lot of web-wheelers who think they're the same block. Could be wrong, but that's my impression.
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« on: February 02, 2016, 04:37:08 PM »
The 6.5L turbo diesel is supposed to be a pretty reliable engine, if underpowered. It is the same powerplant that is in the M1151 up armored HMMWV. From what I understand, they'll last a long time, as long as they aren't run too hard. Apparently they are prone to blowing head gaskets and headbolts when abused (much like any other diesel engine, this seems to be the weak point). I've got no experience with them outside of the HMMWV, and I just drove/rode in them. All info I've gotten is from the interweb. Good luck!
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« on: February 02, 2016, 09:26:08 AM »
Don,
On the topic of your privy: my 4wd club built one on our property a couple years ago, and we keep a bag of lime for "flushing" after we go. We keep in just inside the outhouse, and just sprikle a cupful into the hole after mission complete. Works well, and the 25-30lb bag has lasted us a couple of years (moderate use). Just an ideer for your kit bag.
Nice looking property!
CoolSean,
We used that stuff for years in the Armee, do you guys still use it?
Of course, we soldiers over used it, like everything else, but it is a good idea. I like the charcoal ash idea. All the hippie web sites that talk about this sort of thing talk that up a lot. That was the basic plan, but Lime...Absolutely!
Don, I've been fortunate to have deployed once there was some infrastructure in place, so we had KBR supported latrine/shower facilities during both my deployments. Otherwise, when in the field we made do (or doo-doo, LOL) using individually dug cat-holes, unless there was a decent porta-john handy. I never used lime in the Army. I guess I am spoiled! LOL
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« on: January 26, 2016, 07:07:50 PM »
I guess I'm a nerd, too. I dig the Boba Fett armor! Probably intimidate the hell out of Haji, too!
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« on: January 26, 2016, 06:47:40 PM »
Don,
On the topic of your privy: my 4wd club built one on our property a couple years ago, and we keep a bag of lime for "flushing" after we go. We keep in just inside the outhouse, and just sprikle a cupful into the hole after mission complete. Works well, and the 25-30lb bag has lasted us a couple of years (moderate use). Just an ideer for your kit bag.
Nice looking property!
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« on: January 22, 2016, 03:36:57 PM »
Don,
I began reading the various threads covering this build a couple weeks ago, when I joined the sight (I saw the thread on Square D on Expedition, which brought me to RMTW&S), and just got caught up. I'm amazed at the worksmanship! I am sure that this problem will get solved. Just a thought, but since you increased the diameter of all your fuel supply lines, could this not be a part of your pressure problem? Bigger lines flow more fuel, but also reduce pressure, at least by my understandings of Mr. Bernouli's principle. Whatever the problem is, I am sure you will figure it out! Maybe God is trying to give you the oportunity to learn how to figure out a problem you will face in the future?
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« on: January 21, 2016, 09:33:06 AM »
I'm not sure he's contemptuous of the Constitution, as much as ignorant and gullible. The liberal agenda pushers always evoke emotion, and disregard logic and fact. Unfortunately, our young people today are very susceptible to this, as it is how they've been indoctrinated throughout their public schooling. Most veterans tend to learn the truth of the matter during their careers, but some are just too brain washed to break the mold they've been cast in. Those are, typically, the ones who don't stay in uniform long. It is a shame. I spent 8 years teaching college ROTC and Military History at an HBCU, and I made it my goal to form quality Officers for the Army. Part of that was teaching my students to think objectively. It was a task, as the rest of their professors were pushing the liberal drivel. I'd like to say I was successful in at least causing them to look look at both sides and make an educated decision rather than follow blindly.
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« on: January 06, 2016, 07:16:36 PM »
Thanks, all!
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« on: January 06, 2016, 05:03:39 PM »
NLR. I get it now. It was also referred to as "dog town" back when I was in the area in the early 1990s. I spent 93-98 in LR before moving back to Texas. I still like AR a lot. Despite having spawned the likes of Clinton and Sheffield Nelson and a few others. Some still call it that. I love the area, we are definitely in agreement concerning the Klintans.
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« on: January 06, 2016, 05:02:07 PM »
My hats off to you for a couple of reasons. First you wheel in SE it appears with mud & rocks. This is no joke real wheeling. Second you have done it with a D30 & AMC20. I had 37's on a built 44 & usually didn't last a weekend in those conditions....... Yeah, the west coast guys always make fun of us on the forums....until they get out here and try to wheel. We've had 4 that I can recall moved out to Huntsville and wanted to join our 4wd club. During the meetings we ask all visitors to introduce themselves and tell us about their rigs. These 4 (all separate people over a period of several years) all went on about how we didn't have anything in the SE that they couldn't tackle. Then wanted to go on our toughest trails. They all had catastrophic mechanical failures, and we never saw them again. Their rigs did mysteriously appear for sale on craigslist, though. The last guy was the funniest. He had a Chevy LUV on Unimog portals w/40's IIRC. He was a real jack@$$ with all the bragging. He went on a trail ride with us, and he kept wanting to try the hardest obstacle in the area, touting that he'd make it up easy! Well, our soft spoken young trail guide took him to a local semi-dry water fall. The guy got real nervous, and you could tell he wanted to back out. Our trail guide walked up said waterfall in his Toyota on 37s, and this guy's ego wouldn't let him back down. He did make it up, after 5 tries. On the final try, just as he was cresting the top, his motor and front axle grenaded. LOL! See what bragging gets you?
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« on: January 06, 2016, 04:51:13 PM »
You have gems sir. The original OX units are marvelous feats of engineering. US made Warn ff conversion is stronger than a stock dana 44 and will serve you well for many years to come. If you do suffer casualties, they don't manufacture them anymore but I have a customer here in WA that does, and they're stateside too. Both axles are great as long as you know how to manage the skinny pedal which you've obviously got down pat with 15 yrs on them so far. Mall crawlers like to talk about how much money they spend on their parts and then don't know how to drive anyway, break them, then blame the parts. Glad to see more logically thinking folks around here.
I've been real happen with both the OXes and the Warn FFers. I tend to wheel like I have to drive the rig to work the next day. I'm not too proud to take a strap or pull cable on the winch. Trail repairs are fun, but actually wheelin' is better! Most of the folks in my 4wd club in Huntsville, AL, are of like mind to me.
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« on: January 06, 2016, 11:31:43 AM »
Ok, missed a few Qs.
Tire size: 36x13.50R15 IROKs
OX Lockers: The original cable actuated type, installed about 13-14 years ago.
Diffs: 4.56:1
Axles:
Front: Dana 30 with chromoly shafts (I know, they should have spontaneously combusted in a giant world destroying mushroom cloud years ago when I mounted 33s to the ends, but the fact is I've only busted one axle shaft, and that was trying to drag a tornado installed tree from the roof structure of a house, on hard ball. And yes, I do wheel it ;))
Rear: AMC 20, with Warn full float (again, I know, it's a polished turd that should have failed me in a catastrophic fashion according to the all-knowing-web-wheeling-mall-crawlers, but has miraculously held up for 15 years of wheeling)
;D
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« on: January 06, 2016, 09:52:21 AM »
Wow! Heck of a response here! Thanks for the welcome. Okay, let's see if I can answer all the questions. I am currently on temporary active duty orders for the National Guard, the NG Professional Education Center at Camp Robinson. I'm an Armor Officer (Major), but my primary AOC/MOS is Cavalry. I've got a couple of tours in Iraq, and shared some of the mud that Don was flying over in 2005-2006. My Jeep is an '85 CJ-7 with OX lockers front/rear. It's sprung over, with 2.5" lift springs and a 2" body lift. The winch is a Warn 9500. I grew up in El Paso, TX, have lived in Huntsville, AL, for a little over 20 years, and have been a Mississippi National Guardsman for 18+ years. I think maybe that covers it. ;D
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« on: January 05, 2016, 11:26:40 AM »
Hello to all, and thanks for allowing me to join this site! I am a Soldier, a 4WD enthusiast, gun owner, and believe strongly in the US Constitution. I look forward to sharing information and opinions with you all!
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