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    3B Wiring diagram

    I am transplanting a 1982 3B into another rig but the harness has been decimated by side cutters, does anyone have a good wiring diagram? I mostly need the schematic for the glow plugs/pre heater circuit and the fuel shut off motor. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Mark
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    A Tracker..seriously!

    Just about finished and ready for a "road test". 2002 Tracker, 3 link front and rear with Sway A Way 12" coil overs, 14 bolt rear, Dana 60 front, 5.38 ratio, Detroits in both, balanced hydraulic steering, XD9000's front and rear, dual Optimas, Mattracks, and lots of other finishing touches going...
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    What would you buy?

    I have an associate currently travelling in England, Britain and Germany (he's a german fellow). When he left he was looking for a couple of 110's to bring back for he and I, well he found some. We are now thinking of bringing back a few more containers if there is a market for them, we will be...
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    Aluminum issue

    I just looked at a couple of aluminum framed travel trailers that showed a flaw with using that material in cold weather. The aluminum builds up condensation very fast when temperature cycles (like when the heater cycles). The moisture collects in the walls and softens the interior panels, forms...
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    Cat Vs Cummins

    I am about to purchase my truck to build my camper on. I have it down to a Freightliner FL70 but would like to hear some opinions from anybody with Cat engine experience, more specifically the 3126. I have lots of Cummins experience and that sways me toward the 8.3. I can get 300 HP out of it at...
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    Optima battery info

    If some of you are having difficulty bringing a dead Optima battery back to life this might help you out. I had 4 Optimas that were only about 6 months old and 1 that was 4 years old. They were all victims of my own negligence, like leaving the interior light on for 3 months! They were stone...
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    Somewhere in the USA

    Are a bunch of Russian 6x6's. Not what I'd use but kind of cool. Listing Details Russian Zil 131, Tetra tankers, russian, Zil, Tetra, 131, ex-military, 6x6 Part Numbers 3 line items - Click on icon for more information Part # Description Quantity USD Ea. Zil131cabchassis Zil 131...
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    T-Max winches

    Who here has had experience with the T-Max winches? I am strongly considering a 12 000 pound Outback series. The cost difference between Warn and T-max is no concern but the quality is. Is it better? Is the parts availability good? Is the wireless remote control quality or a POS? Does the winch...
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    Wanted

    I'm looking for a set of tandem axles to throw in the rear of my F-450 to make it a 6x6. Does anybody know of a light tandem set up available on this continent? Wheel pattern does not matter, gear ratio preference is 4.10. Thanks, Mark.
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