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Copy, It's been a long day. Thanks for the correction Lew

Last week I noticed some broken bolts laying on my crossmember (the one directly below where the trans and the engine join) on my M925. This truck is a recent gov rebuild and it looks as if they might have used the wrong grade of bolts. They installed grade 5 and it has been suggested to me that...

I finally found a nice M54a2c that I could afford. The only problem is the bed is missing. I understand the bed should be similar to a M813a1 drop side bed, but are they exactly the same? I read through some tms and found no clear pictures or descriptions. Does anyone have specific knowledge of...

You and your family are in our prayers. Sincerely Lew

Thanks to everyone for the info. I guess I will start looking for a M54a2. thanks Lew

OK, I've decided to sell the deuce, and go with a 5 ton multifuel. My concerns are keeping a Vietnam - era truck and keeping a multifuel. GL often has 1970ish M813s available, but they have the Cummings motor. Would these trucks have come with a multifuel motor originally? More importantly...

WOW! that would be real feat to restore. That being said, a friend asked to store a W C in my yard while waiting for for bodyshop. He brought 2 pcs over and they looked about that bad. He's doing a full restoration. If you decide to restore it I'll donate a case of Sherwin-william ordnance wash...

I appologize for the delay in my response Grunex. I actually sent Heavy a detailed reply via PM. The local diesel injection shop charges $30 to pressure test and inspect each injector. For the ones that fail inspection they charge for parts individually as needed like nozzels or springs. there...

That's a thought Zout. My first thought was death of a good motor due to unknown circumstances, however you might be right! THERE IS HOPE! I am going out right now to drain the oil, hoping to mitigate any corrosive effects caused by coolant exposure to the crank. I really appreciate the...

This past summer I bought an XM818 from GL( for a more than fair price). The truck was in great shape and ran well but I haven't even put plates on it yet. I am in Michigan and we have recently had temps down in the teens, so I thought I had better check the coolant on all my equipment. Funny...

Everything went well on the recovery from Lansing yesterday. My 5 ton and lowboy safely made it home. The only problems were with tires. Most tires were at 30 psi or less,and one was flat. I was referred to Cooper tire on Grand river to do the repair and they were great. Tom is a really nice guy...

I recently purchased a XM818 (event 10084 lot 5600) and a trailer (event 10083 lot 5600). I am wondering if anyone has info on either. I have spoken with Tom and he will be in Lansing on 9-22, so I have to get my tools ready. Thanks in advance, Lew

I really appreciate all the good info! Due to high fuel cost I decided to pass on the truck I was bidding on in Pa. THANKS AGAIN TO EVERVONE for the quick posts. Lew

Any ideas on the cheapest way to transport a deuce from Pa. to metro Detroit? One-way mileage is about 500. Driving isn't a reliable option. thanks