Recent content by 5tonpuller

Went from home to Ft. Drum with the club once. 3/4 the way there had to get fuel to get there. Topped off to come home made it home on a tank. About 160-170 miles one way. Going north to get there? up hill? (lol) Going south to come home down hill? Was a great ride.

Every year I inspect the brake system on the truck. 17 ton truck do not stop well with no brakes. If i even see a damp spot it gets fixed. ( got this thing about my ass puckering trying to stop). The hand brake is almost worthless. Been looking at older truck in the junk yards that have hyd...

Welcome, I got a M543A2 witch is pretty much the same thing except for the motor and the trans. I run mine in 4 gear. Transfer case in neutral lever on the left of the driver seat forward. In the back 4 levers. The one to the right is the gas going left is crane engagement then the rear winch...

First response was back 13 years ago. Still having fun at 65. Just not sure why it has to hurt so much.

In. Just in time. About to buy 2 battery's.

The truck does 53-55 and drives just fine. Bigger tires will make hills a lot slower. Over drive 5 speed will kill the small over the hill in the road. Will turn it into a shift me truck. I was told some time ago that "you need to learn to just enjoy the ride" . At 17 ton 53 year old truck is...

After reading all this, most of the parts are easily gotten, But the bracket for the master cyl. / peddle / frame is not. Is there any one making them? A surplus?

Good morning all. Stay safe.

I'm here. I think. lol

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When the commander knows about it, it will get recovered OR knock you self out. Some way you will find out the owner.

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