M62 wrecker questions - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

gimpyrobb · 03-14-2008, 13:51

I'm starting to do PM work on the trucks. I have not owned my wrecker for even a year so pardon the ignorance. Is there a hydraulic fluid filter built into the boom system? I think I heard mention of one under the tank but wanted to be sure. Is there a source for new filters? Also, I have been thinking about taking the turn stop off. If I were to run the boom 720 degrees, will I screw anything up? I know there is a wire that goes through the base somewhere. Thanks for your input.

ida34 · 03-14-2008, 14:18

I don't know about the wrecker for sure the 60's hydraulic loader on my tractor only had a metal strainer until I plumbed in a screw on filter.

Jimmy · 03-14-2008, 14:56

When I got mine I wanted to change all the filters and fluids but never could find a filter or a place for one, I also checked the TM's and found no mention of one.

I took the boom stop off of mine and it will not go all the way around because the boom winch hits the rear drag winch.

I am sure that there are others that know alot more than me on this site and can add more to this post.

Stretch44875 · 03-14-2008, 17:00

Didn't think of the drag winch being in the way. If you raise the boom just enough to clear the cab, will it miss the rear winch? Was wondering if the wire for the boom light is just straight thru the swivel, or is on a electrical swivel like some horn buttons.

Dennis

acetomatoco · 03-14-2008, 17:04

I just went to my library and found TM9-8029-3 Which is a Ordnance Maintenance for WRECKER CRANE, REAR MOUNTED...WINCH AND WRECKER POWER TRAIN FOR 5 TON MEDIUM WRECKER TRUCK M62 2/54 I will go sit and read it for a while and report back if I find anything.. Lotsa stuff on the tank mounted filter on the M543 style, but nothing in my head about the M62 Austin Western. Later...

gimpyrobb · 03-14-2008, 17:07

Ace, no biggie, I have the manual and can do the leg work on it. I was just looking for a quick answer if someone knew it, but thank you.

acetomatoco · 03-14-2008, 17:41

Well, I found a reference to swivel valve: This valve permits 360 degree rotation of the wrecker crane assy. Not to worry about the flood light wire as it is attached to a rotating connector in the slip ring. The 270 locks can be removed and boom rotated all the way 360 degrees without harm to the crane, however watch out for the cab and loose stuff on the body and those newly installed convoy lights and the lift rating will decrease as you are no longer in the efficient range of the outriggers. I went to the Ord 9 and in group 2004.59 found the oil reservoir and attaching bolts etc, but no filter and no filter in the LO, so maybe there is some type of self cleaning screen welded in the tank which is only available with a new tank. Good luck

73m819 · 03-14-2008, 22:58

there is NO hyd. filter on the AW crane ( m62, m246, m819, m60, and n10

a filter add on is on my long todo list, any heavy lifting over the front will not do the front springs anygood, thay can lift over the front ( thats how i set my winch )

joec · 03-15-2008, 11:47

Rob you should be able to put a filter on the return hose back to the tank. Nappa should have something that size. lie 1 1/2 0r so that should work....