Recent content by drjconley

I purchased an M817 a few years ago and I am finally getting around to fixing it. It had no brakes when I picked it up from GL. It runs good and makes air pressure, but the brake pedal goes to the floor. I have added fluid to it, but I still get no pressure on the pedal. Is there...

Thanks for the help. Yes, I forgot the rear clutch handle. I would like to claim rookie mistake, but I have had that truck for 6 years. Thank You, Jim

Yes, I did use the declutch lever. If that is it I will feel like I won the lottery. I will post tomorrow what I found. Once, again thank you for your time and help. Jim

I would appreciate any help with a possible diagnosis on my m62a2. I tried to help pull out a stuck 10 wheel dump truck today. I had to be towed away from the still stuck dump truck with a clutch that does not return to its prior position. The clutch pedal now sits one to two inches from...

Does anyone know the weight difference between the cummins and the ldt. My truck doesnt have the winch so would the weight of a cummins be about equal to the ldt and a front winch? Thanks Jim

It does not have a LDS. It has the cummins in it. I think from all the great information I received that I will be going with the lighter springs on the rear only. Jim

I was thinking of useing 2.5 springs on the rear. I never thought of changing the fronts. Jim

I have a 5 ton flatbed I want to bob. I was wondering if it was possible to bob it with 2.5 ton parts. I was thinking if they fit, it would provide a slightly softer ride. I dont need to be able to haul heavy loads, so I wouldn't mind a loss in carrying capacity. Thanks for any help...

I have a wrecker, dump truck, and a flat bed. Jim

I live in merced, I have three five tons. You are welcome to come look them over and talk trucks. Jim

I think I remember GL selling a few about a year ago. Jim

I got to do them twice in 2009. The first time I used the old surplus gasket. The second time I used the high dollar version. Jim

I have painted two five tons with an airless house sprayer. I am pleased with the results. It certainly goes alot faster than the gun I use to paint cars. Jim

Does the MEP-003 have an automatic shut down system? I was out of power this last weekend and it was working great. It ran for a little over 12 hours and then shut down. I used my old small generator for a little bit and then the power went on. I havent even had a chance to look it over...

If it was me, I would pay off the loans first. Jim