My 715 has stickers for both generator and alternator under the hood, it is a fairly early sample that just never got a lot of use so the under hood engine stuff is pretty intact. It does have the alternator maybe in 67 they didn't really trust that new fangled alternator so it was set up to run either.
The warning stickers were applied at the motorpool level once the vehicles reached the units. More than likely it was because some motorpool sergeant gave private snuffy a stack of warning sticker to go apply to all the vehicles in the motorpool and not knowing any different, they were just applied to everything there.
Yes, but the 230 in the M715's can be a little finicky and needs extra attention to keep from it from oil starving the rear cylinder or rear lobe on the cam.
@@greenirontv324 My 67 has a mod on the rear of the engine with a pressure oil line running to the top of the engine. The guy who did it is just about to retire from the county shop. Does tax the valve cover seal.
@@A7toninWY Stock there is a line that runs from the oil pressure sending unit up to the back of the head. This is a rubber line and can sometimes burst. It's a real pain to change out without taking the motor out, but I did do it way back in episode #8
Looking for an opinion - What do you think of the fiberglass tops for 715? I am going to visit Boyce in Utah next week and he says he may not make anymore, I have to store my truck out doors and i think it would be a better choice all season and pack away my soft top for summer use. What do you think?
I have not really used any of the hardtop options for my M715. It came with a homemade metal one that I quickly removed. I love have the top off mine and it spends all summer with it off. I guess having to store it out side would make having a hardtop a big thing as you could better seal it for the weather and not have to worry about the soft top ripping or leaking.
@@Robbie_Prz Except I live in Wyoming, the portable structures don't hold up to the wind. We have months where the average wind speed is greater then 30Mph fall and spring. I have a steel building just lack the concrete ($$$) to set it on.
Really enjoyed this video. Yesterday while out I saw an older GMC truck with a cab modified to be open air. Reminded me of an M715
Very cool!
I enjoy your channel you have a lot of awesome military stuff have you ever shown all your vehicles.
Thanks. glad you are enjoying the channel.
I agree about RTFM. Military TOs and TMs where written with lowest common denominator in mind. Easier than using a Hanes manual. 😂
Yep, they definitely keep it simple.
My 715 has stickers for both generator and alternator under the hood, it is a fairly early sample that just never got a lot of use so the under hood engine stuff is pretty intact. It does have the alternator maybe in 67 they didn't really trust that new fangled alternator so it was set up to run either.
The warning stickers were applied at the motorpool level once the vehicles reached the units. More than likely it was because some motorpool sergeant gave private snuffy a stack of warning sticker to go apply to all the vehicles in the motorpool and not knowing any different, they were just applied to everything there.
The ohc engine isn’t more complex. It’s simpler. It has fewer moving parts
Yes, but the 230 in the M715's can be a little finicky and needs extra attention to keep from it from oil starving the rear cylinder or rear lobe on the cam.
@@greenirontv324 My 67 has a mod on the rear of the engine with a pressure oil line running to the top of the engine. The guy who did it is just about to retire from the county shop. Does tax the valve cover seal.
@@A7toninWY Stock there is a line that runs from the oil pressure sending unit up to the back of the head. This is a rubber line and can sometimes burst. It's a real pain to change out without taking the motor out, but I did do it way back in episode #8
@@greenirontv324 Mine is metal brake line, why i thought it was a customization.
@@A7toninWY Yep, very common upgrade as the old rubber ones start to deteriorate.
Looking for an opinion - What do you think of the fiberglass tops for 715? I am going to visit Boyce in Utah next week and he says he may not make anymore, I have to store my truck out doors and i think it would be a better choice all season and pack away my soft top for summer use. What do you think?
I have not really used any of the hardtop options for my M715. It came with a homemade metal one that I quickly removed. I love have the top off mine and it spends all summer with it off. I guess having to store it out side would make having a hardtop a big thing as you could better seal it for the weather and not have to worry about the soft top ripping or leaking.
If you dont go with a hardtop maybe you can get one of those portable garages just for your truck, would at least defer the elements to a degree
@@Robbie_Prz Except I live in Wyoming, the portable structures don't hold up to the wind. We have months where the average wind speed is greater then 30Mph fall and spring. I have a steel building just lack the concrete ($$$) to set it on.