M656 questions

I own a M656 5 ton 8x8 and have been having a terrible time tyring to find any information on it. I am hoping some people here might be able to help me out.

First question, does anyone know what kind of Rockwell axles are used on this vehicle? It does have a Rockwell plate on it but I have not been able to cross reference them with any documentation on the net.

Second, it does have the LDS-465-2 but the electronic fuel cutoff solendoid is not working...any ideas on where to find a replacement?

I am sure that I will have more questions as I dig into this monster.

Thanks in advance for any knowledge you can impart.

jegir, find a copy of the second edition of the Standard Catalog of Military Vehicles. There's some info on it there. Another source of information is a guy named Tom Bauer out of MD. I don't have a current email for Tom but he had one and did quite a nice job on the resto. I rode in it and it was nice. As far as parts not too many suppliers advertise the M656, M757 and M791 but I would get a subscription to Military Vehicles Magazine and start calling dealers. There are parts out there.

One big Ford there. Production was very limited, around 500 or so.

IMHO, the axles are side-loaders very similar to those in a lot of garbage trucks.

ddg

is that the 8X8 with pressurized side panels .. can float ???? should have a automatic transmission ... will only do about 45mph. !!

thats one cool truck, is there any markings on the fuel cutoff solendoid?

Found a image of the m656, I didn't know what one looked like. Site says they are amphibious with a swimming kit.
Dennis

I know where there are about 10-12 Cargo GOERS outside of Ft Hood. Last time I checked, they were for sale. Check the "salvage Yard" thread for a guy named Sammy Kude in Kempner TX. Only a few hours from ya.

there was one here in san diego for a while .. it belonged to a friend of mine and i got to play with it ... lots of fun .. and it will float ... the guy that bought it , had it painted and the rims chromed , he would take people out onto the bay !!

it had a allison automatic transmission ...but would only do about 45mph. lots of fun to drive .. a real head turner !!

Thanks to all for the information! I have already made some great contacts who have help point me in the right directions. This is a great board and I look forward to more posts. Happy Holidays!

Here's the -34 manual on Ebay, right price too!
http://cgi.ebay.com/MILITARY-MANUAL...yZ104025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I think I know a guy with one. Please specify which parts you need and I'll check to see if the vehicle is same.

another quick question...the manuals specify "OE 10" for the transmition oil and power steering oil. Anyone know what this equals in todays oils?

Well, OE 30 is 30wt engine oil so It would seem that they're requiring 10wt engine oil.

holy 10wt is hard to find I use it for machining.

10 wt oil, is the same as hyd. oil with out the extra additives