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by Steve Turchet

Send your favorite Tech Tip or question to Steve Turchet, c/o Military Vehicles Magazine, 700 East State St., Iola, Wisconsin 54990-0001, USA, or e-mail militaryvehicles@krause.com.
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WI passes legislation to protect private ownership of HMVs
A good step forward, but HMV owners need to stay vigilant
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10-Part "WWII in HD" series to air on History Channel
The History Channel is preparing to launch a new 10-part series called “WWII in HD”.
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Unraveling the mysteries of ... MV WINCHES
No matter how or if a winch is used on an MV, their operation and maintenance is often misunderstood and improperly performed. Tech writer Steve Turchet offers technical tips on how to do it the right way.
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TECH TIPS: Fuel tanks, engines & clutches
Steve Turchet answers readers' questions about a leaky gas tank, Cummins JT engines and clutch failure on a jeep. 
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MV BALL-KNUCKLE SERVICE
Inspections of a vehicle's steering knuckle is particularly important for vintage MVs.
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Tech Tips: With Steve Turchet
Advice on restoring a DUKW, trouble-shooting a radiator problem on a M151, helping out an overheating M38A1, and more, from "Tech Tips" expert Steve Turchet.
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WITH THIS RING...
Have you ever heard of anyone successfully converting a boat trailer ball hitch to a military lunette ring to be pulled by an M37?
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OIL FILTER UPGRADES
I enjoyed the recent article on Multi-fuel Spin-On oil filter adapters. I’d like to add one item to the list of possible upgrades to military vehicle oil systems- actually any vehicle’s oil system, multi-fuel, military or otherwise. The addition of an oil accumulator can be very beneficial.
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GIVE ME THE POWER!
I’m trying to install power steering on my stock 1953 M37, Can you provide any information to aid me in this project?
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SIX-VOLT STARTER UPGRADES
I have noticed that there is much interest in this column in regard to starting problems with 6-volt systems. There is a way to improve starting on older cars with foot operated starter switches.
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