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Welcome to the Forum Peteradventure. Here are all of the TMs for this truck. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?77614-TM-s-for-the-M39-Series-5-ton I learned a **** of a lot going through what I did. $7500 is a fair price for this truck if it is in good running condition. I have not...

Brad has an engine for me! Thanks srodocker. I had called him previously after you PM'd me but he was busy working. :) Now, I don't suppose anyone in here would be interested in helping my swap the engine? I am no mechanic. I have some guys helping me over the phone but this is quite the...

I am looking for any information, schematics, videos that could help me with pulling the engine out of an M51A2 and replacing it. I bought this truck off a car lot that abused it. She threw a rod 2 miles off the lot. I have found a replacement engine but I am no mechanic and have never done...

I know this isn't the thread for this but I don't how else to reach out to you local guys. I am looking for an LDS Multifuel engine in the PNW. If anyone has a line on one, I would greatly appreciate a private message. My M51A2 threw a rod. aua

Welp, the local LDS just sold out from under me. It was a thick deck as well. The next LDS I found is in Western Washington and the guy wants $1200 for it plus my old engine. Not to mention that is 10 hours, round trip for me. Price is climbing! I have heard several people say now that the...

I haven't been around long, but I have put a ton of research into these trucks. I have not yet heard of a 5 ton truck that came with an LDT. There are plenty of people that have added LDTs later though when an engine replacement came about.

What is the advantage of super singles? Honestly, I like the look of the 1100 or 1200s much better.

I am a little jealous. That thing looks glorious! I know I am a little late to the party, but if you ever need anything checked out in Eastern Washington, let me know. I would have been happy to go do an inspection for you. (AKA: run some stuff over!) :)

This truck did come with the LDS. I bought this truck from a used car dealership that picked it up in auction. One of the oil filters was spewing out oil and they were driving it around anyway. When I changed the oil on the lot, only 2 gallons came out along with some fingernail sized chunks...

A lot of people are recommending different engines as the multifuels dont appear to be to reliable. To be honest, I like both the idea of keeping her original, and giving her a nice upgrade. As I said, I am no mechanic. I do think I can take out an engine, and put the exact same engine back...

Alright, I threw a rod in my M51a2. New motor time! I live in Newport, WA. So any local help is greatly appreciated. I am no mechanic. I will be be swapping the engines myself based on information here and what I can find on youtube. I decided to stick with the LDS or LDT to keep the truck more...

While this is a big toy for me, I do plan on hauling gravel. Up some steep hills I might add. She is gonna need power. I tend to abuse my toys so something strong and durable would be preferred. A lof of people keep telling me to get a 8.3L Cummins.

So your saying the Turbo, pistons, and IP all need to be swapped out? I'm no mechanic, I probably would have to pay someone to convert the motor from an LDS to an LDT. I probably could swap an LDS to an LDS though. I am good at taking things apart and putting them back together. I would think...

I don't think I will be parting it out guys. A guy offered me a really good deal on a Deuce multi fuel. $500 but it doesn't come with any of the attachments. Turbo, etc. Luckily I have those :) The deuce motor is smaller, but he said its really easy to turn the fuel up and get an extra 30-50...

I'm am learning a ton here. Thanks everyone! Sounds like these are the top engine recommendations. LDS multifuel Cummins 6BT international 6.0 mechanical injection 8.3L Cummins mechanical injection International DT466. I would like to keep her as original as I can so the LDS multifuel is...

I got the towing taken care of. That was fun. I am trying to save the truck. It would be a shame to part her out since everything else is working but that is still a possibility. I only have so much $$$. Now for motors. I kind of like original stuff but everyone is saying the multifuel...

Thanks everyone. My only concern about towing is the brakes. How long will they work with the air compressor off. I dont want to rear end someones truck. I will go on a new engine hunt here soon. I need to try and find engine model numbers that I can search for. Or what comparable engines...

I bought a 1972 M51A2 dump truck with 397 miles on it. She sat in a county warehouse until recently. I changed the oil and some fingernail sized chunks came out. Against my gut feeling I tried to drive it home anyway. 2 miles from the lot cruising at 45 MPH, she threw a rod and broke a 2"...

Welp, I thoroughly checked everything and was confident that this baby would make the 45 mile drive. 2 Miles down the road cruising at 45 MPH, she threw a rod right through the block. I've now got a 2" by 4" hole in my engine. She is spending the night on the side of the road tonight and I...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! My truck is still in rough condition. I am scared to drive it anywhere let alone a long trip. Maybe someday :) For now I am learning to service and restore her so I wont be scared driving her to town.