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Recent content by MudTruckDaddy

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    Need Help working on hydraulic head.

    Need Help. Working on my M54A2 for the first time. The hydraulic seals have gone bad. I've found a old post on McMaster - Carr O-rings for the 2 bigger ones and have ordered them. i cat find a part number on the smaller one for the fuel shutoff needle. Also what size is the safety wire needed...
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    Tools for the multi fuel engine and NCH 250

    any tools for rebuilding manual transmissions i should know about besides a 20 or 50 ton press and bearing puller
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    Tools for the multi fuel engine and NCH 250

    I'm building tank trucks junk like the company last stand survival. And I'm in need of all tools to rebuild and make these trucks.
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    Tools for the multi fuel engine and NCH 250

    I'm looking for the specialty tool for engine repairs and turbo repairs for the NCH250 and manual transmissions. a lot of stuff i got so far is from snap on and eBay of old military tools
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    Anyone building a Gun Truck based on current conflicts

    I live in Michigan in Davison and I am building gun truck. Please send information out to me if you still have this stuff
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    Tools for the multi fuel engine and NCH 250

    Looking for help on special tools for both engines. And help identify this tool. USGI Military Honeywell Turbine 4 Jaw Puller LTCT5100-01, 5120-01-412-8977. What is it used for and what engine. Thanks
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    Here is the dimension of the engine
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    Does anyone know if a 3406b Cat engine would fit in a 5 ton m54A2 truck.
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    Do you still have your gauges. I would like to have them possibly for future reasons
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    These are all the pics Ive found with the 8.2L V8 Detroit Diesel
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    The Dt 466 was going to be my next choice. would like to see 300 Hp out of one if possible. just dont see a build sheet on one. with a good bosch P pump
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    Also to be clear Im not worried about hood clearance. I need to know transmission hold up and weight on front end.
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    Detroit 8v71 Engine Dimensions The 8v71 Non-Turbo Engine is 47 inches in length, 39 inches in width, and 51 inches in height. It weighs a little higher than 2,300 lbs. On the other hand, the 8v71 Turbo Engine is 50 inches in length, 40 inches in width, and 53 inches in height. 6v71 Detroit 54...
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    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    what about the 5 ton suspension.
  15. MudTruckDaddy

    Installing A Detroit 8v71 or 8v92 engine into a 2.5 ton or 5 ton M54A2

    Hey everyone been looking at options and im wondering is the 8v71 or 8v92 series engine a drop in for military trucks. Will the stock 5 ton transmission hold up. There are plenty of HP mods and im not trying to go fast to be clear!!! But my idea is for a Gun Truck with Armour installment like...
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