Spring Lubrication
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Spring Lubrication
Hey Guys-
Now that the weather has turned warm and we've thawed out from a long winter it's time to get the Mutt out and start enjoying it But... before you do it's a good idea to go through the Lubrication Order and make sure she's ready for a demanding summer. Here's the link to Pedro's Lubrication Order on the web.
Regards,
Matt-
http://www.pedros.cz/M151/LO_9-2329-218-12_Jul88.pdf
Now that the weather has turned warm and we've thawed out from a long winter it's time to get the Mutt out and start enjoying it But... before you do it's a good idea to go through the Lubrication Order and make sure she's ready for a demanding summer. Here's the link to Pedro's Lubrication Order on the web.
Regards,
Matt-
http://www.pedros.cz/M151/LO_9-2329-218-12_Jul88.pdf
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
Matt,
Thanks for the reminder on the lube requirements. In addition to that, I will now ALWAYS change the in-line fuel filter right after winter storage before the Mutt goes anywhere. The weather last year in March soared into the high 70's and the first ride of the year ended in a breakdown along the road that required the services of a flat-bed tow truck to get me back home. The mutt sputtered, coughed and stalled repeatedly and it felt like it just wasn't getting enough fuel. I was right!!! All I did was change out the in-line fuel filter (that apparently had become clogged over the winter) and the mutt raced back to life. I like Bob Amon's suggestion to install a clear plastic in-line filter so you could see what's going on in the event of a clog. Now I will always carry an extra filter (with fittings & tools) to change it out on the road if it happens again. Like a good boy scout: "Be prepared!"
Joe
Thanks for the reminder on the lube requirements. In addition to that, I will now ALWAYS change the in-line fuel filter right after winter storage before the Mutt goes anywhere. The weather last year in March soared into the high 70's and the first ride of the year ended in a breakdown along the road that required the services of a flat-bed tow truck to get me back home. The mutt sputtered, coughed and stalled repeatedly and it felt like it just wasn't getting enough fuel. I was right!!! All I did was change out the in-line fuel filter (that apparently had become clogged over the winter) and the mutt raced back to life. I like Bob Amon's suggestion to install a clear plastic in-line filter so you could see what's going on in the event of a clog. Now I will always carry an extra filter (with fittings & tools) to change it out on the road if it happens again. Like a good boy scout: "Be prepared!"
Joe
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Joe: I've been holding off putting a clear filter on my Jeep because it wasn't original. I'm going to take your advice and put one on today...it's a lot cheaper than a tow truck bull...
Ralph
1967 M151A1
1967 M151A1
1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
Airborne Ranger CIB Vietnam
1967 M151A1
1967 M151A1
1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
Airborne Ranger CIB Vietnam
Ralph,
I hear ya since I thought the same way. The clear filter is NOT original equipment!!! BUT, suffering the embarrassment of having my baby on the back of a tow truck rapidly changed my mind. Of course, later during that same week, one observant neighbor at the end of the block was quick to point out what he thought was MY misfortune. Since he couldn't tell the difference anyway and just to keep him guessing, I told him that wasn't my old jeep in tow that day but, instead, a NEW acquisition, "just released from surplus". That stopped him in his tracks!!!!
Joe
I hear ya since I thought the same way. The clear filter is NOT original equipment!!! BUT, suffering the embarrassment of having my baby on the back of a tow truck rapidly changed my mind. Of course, later during that same week, one observant neighbor at the end of the block was quick to point out what he thought was MY misfortune. Since he couldn't tell the difference anyway and just to keep him guessing, I told him that wasn't my old jeep in tow that day but, instead, a NEW acquisition, "just released from surplus". That stopped him in his tracks!!!!
Joe
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Well I guess I am going to change the filter too. The 151 that I am working on, stumbles when accelerating until you pull the choke 1/2 way out. I will change the filter before I rebuild the carb.
Jeff
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
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vtdeucedriver
You shouldn't have to pull the choke out on a M151 to make it run correctly. It probably lies in the carburetor. Even an emissions control Zenith can be made to run properly. Check out the tips outlined in the following links to G503 that were developed by Rick and Bob and Ken (aka Muttguru). On the second link, scroll down for a picture that Ken posted.
http://www.g838.org/viewtopic.php?t=420
You shouldn't have to pull the choke out on a M151 to make it run correctly. It probably lies in the carburetor. Even an emissions control Zenith can be made to run properly. Check out the tips outlined in the following links to G503 that were developed by Rick and Bob and Ken (aka Muttguru). On the second link, scroll down for a picture that Ken posted.
http://www.g838.org/viewtopic.php?t=420
Raymond
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
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We are getting a pretty good rain here in Clarksville today and all the salt should be gone from the roads So that means that later this week the M151 will hit the roads for the first time since November.
Raymond
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus