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Please, please, at the very minimum, read the -10 TM.... These are not large pickups, they're essentially commercial trucks with lots of unique quirks. There are things you need to understand and tackle before you drive it. You need to understand the braking system, emergency shutoff...

An FMTV was stolen in Seattle, and SPD refused to pursue. Please find a way to make it not move. Something as simple as pulling the emergency stop lever (cuts fuel) should be enough. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_x59x-Q6Hk

LOL I'm hoping that's not you that WSP just dispatched to 18 @ Weyerhauser for a 'broken down military truck'....lol

Just make sure, if you have 12v alternators, that you don't ground both alternators, unless you converted to 12v

It's even more fun with the XLWB models like the 927 and 934... Try driving a 33' truck with a 6' tow bar with a 20' truck attached... VS. Deuce that will fit in a standard parking spot for the most part. It's fun indeed. The XLWB models will fit in 2 spaces, perfectly... As long as you...

Below the port where a block heater goes? The first flush I did netted muddy brown water. I pulled all the hoses and flushed water through the radiator.... Took about 10min until it came clear.... Then I backflushed through the heater core with just the lower radiator hose disconnected... about...

I drove an M934 from Ft. Bragg,NC to Seattle, straight from auction, with a detailed inspection and replacement of all fluids. Heh. I know about the thrill of new experiences. heh.

Yup. Always good to repost info like that for people that aren't aware. It can be a lifesaver. Sometimes us old timers forget that not everyone knows all the little tips/tricks...

What kind of 'inspection' did they do where they didn't notice a loose wire that's visible upon the most cursory inspection? Granted it's an old, used truck, and you can never guarantee 100% operation, but still.... For the premium that retail outlets charged for 'good' trucks, you'd think...

Speed holes. Make sure you drill holes in the brake lines and engine block to make sure you're cooling the fluid properly and improving airflow . Rofl

Did you mean to upload that last pic of Mainsail's rig?

Hah. Wes, I know an exempt class B is required at minimum. I'm asking about experiences during the testing, ie if they let you use your 5 ton for the driving test (I have conflicting Info), what to look out for, etc.

I'm considering domiciling in Texas, and using my M934 as an RV. Being that TX requires a Class B to drive anything over 26k,but not a CDL if it's noncommercial, I'm curious if any of you guys have gotten a class A or B license because you have a 5 ton, or if you've taken your class A or B DL...

Ben Haynes made his own, said it cost ~$150 in supplies... Ben Haynes

What about dex vi? Seems to be synthetic and supposedly backwards compatible with dex 3.

What's the tube made of?

Sorry you went with the crappy ones..

Make sure it's FEDERAL STANDARD 595, and not just any competitor lookup.

LED headlights, bulbs, and tint are 1st modifications on every vehicle I purchase.

There are cheaper lights out there for that.... https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Driving-Lights-driving-Warranty/dp/B00IY3YLCI/