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  1. TacticalDoc

    anyone know what this part is for ... pic inside

    anyone know what this is on a M925
  2. TacticalDoc

    Fuel filter adapter for M923-A1

    I have done the research here on SS and it seems like an adapter for the fuel filter isn't needed since its easy to do. However, it would be nice to have a fuel water separator with drain cock. Does anyone make this adapter for the M923-A1? I'm also thinking of getting an oil filter...
  3. TacticalDoc

    how much is the bed and toop seats of a M923 going for these days?

    how much is the CAB, bed and toop seats of a M923 going for these days? how much is a standard bed and seats in fair to good condition with drop sides going for? EDIT how much does a cab go for
  4. TacticalDoc

    Tactical Doc's M923 fuel preservative choice

    M923 fuel preservative choice Which is best and which do you use for fuel, oil and trans fluid? I edited this post in light of my research regarding trans fluid in 5 tons here and speaking to others Looked up a lot of old posts and just called 2 Allison Trans Service shops. spoke to them...
  5. TacticalDoc

    CURT Manufacturing RV Bumper Hitch 19100 fit on M923

    has anyone tried this on their M923? CURT Manufacturing RV Bumper Hitch 19100 http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-19100-Travel-Trailer/dp/B0007M1ZGE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380163929&sr=8-1&keywords=CURT+Manufacturing+RV+Bumper+Hitch+19100
  6. TacticalDoc

    Cab electronics (24v, 12v, 110 AC & lighter port)

    I have read a few posts about this and wanted to run this by the hive before spending the funds. I'm starting a new project on my M-923 cab. At this point I'm gathering information and supplies. Here's the plan: 24 volt batt (with battery tender) as the main power supply to 24v fuse box. The...
  7. TacticalDoc

    Does anyone know what kind of bed this is on my M923 Marine truck

    The bed is green and the rest of the truck is camo. So, it looks like the bed was changed. Plus the drop sides are split into to parts. This is a Marine truck with PTO/Hydrolics, fording kit and lockers if that matters. The question I have is what kind of bed is this and where did this bed come...
  8. TacticalDoc

    Painting questions

    I'm looking to give my bed and cab a new paint job. I'm going to start on the inside of my cab. then the bed and maybe the front end. Anyway, I plan on lightly sanding any rusted areas which there isn't much of then adding rust converter. The rust converter should act as a primer. Then I want to...
  9. TacticalDoc

    M923 hub seal questions

    I'm looking to change one of the inner and outer hub seals on my M923 What are the sizes of the 2 wheel bearing (OTC) lock nuts? Are they 6 or 8 point? are the inner and outer hub seals the same for front and rear hubs?
  10. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    I just went to get my truck (5 ton M923 1984) registered and they told me that its 225 initial fee plus 260 per year. So, 485 for the first year and 260 every year after? ???...I though we already pay property taxes! They said that since its 21,000 LBS and not 30 years old I cant register it as...
  11. TacticalDoc

    First 5 ton (Marine) and have some issues...

    5 ton Axle Trans and transfer case vent bypass EDIT...I updated this post so others can avoid the problems I had I just picked up a Marine 5 ton (M923-A1) with lockers, fording kit and PTO/hydraulics. This is my first 5 ton but I had a deuce in the past. As I drove it home the driver side...
  12. TacticalDoc

    Need help with a 5 ton tow from N Tampa to Deltona (Central Florida)

    Hi everyone. I'm towing an M925 (runs but over heats due to the water pump) with an M923 and medium tow bars from the N Tampa area to Deltona on I-4 (approx. 150 miles). This will be my first 5 ton tow experience and I don't want to mess anything up. I'm also new to 5 tons in general and am...
  13. TacticalDoc

    Tire change with bed hoist/crane

    I'm looking at putting a 1000 lb crane/hoist in the bed of an M923 on both sides to help with 52" tire changes. I want to place them between the 2 rear axles on passenger and driver sides. Since the tires are very heavy I want to use a crane to lift the spare out of the mount behind the cam and...
  14. TacticalDoc

    Specs/plans for up armoring a M923

    does anyone have information about specs/plans for up armoring a m923? The measurements of the panels? Or know where to find them? I just want it for the cab and engine compartment.
  15. TacticalDoc

    Specific insurance question for clasic/historic tag

    I did a search already and saw at lease 5 locked posts...This is a specific question after making several calls to many insurance co. First every company is saying an M923 has to be insured as a commercial vehicle because of the 21,000 lb weight. If I register this as a historic vehicle does it...
  16. TacticalDoc

    Did the search and have 5ton questions

    #1 Question I'm thinking ahead about potential problems. Since its automatic the main concern is that I can't PUSH start it. You cant go from neutral to drive and jump start it ... correct? So, if the starter goes I wont be able to use it. If the batteries go I still should be able to...
  17. TacticalDoc

    Bulb part number for light? Picture insided

    what light part number fits this light. I know it's an enclosed or sealed 24v bulb but need the part number. I believe GE makes it. It has 3 prongs that it plugs into on the inside of the case. The third picture has the 3 prongs that the bulb inserts to. Does anyone know? Do they make a LED...
  18. TacticalDoc

    5 ton second battery/alternator

    I'm thinking about adding a second set of batteries to a 5 ton and have a few questions. Is it worth it? I have a 5K generator on my truck and if the batteries go dead I can always charge them up with my battery charger. Then start the motor that way. If it is worth it to have a second set of...
  19. TacticalDoc

    M923 tm

    Where can I find a hard copy of the TM for an M923. I looked at the TM on SS and don't see one for the M923. I would like to have both electronic copy and hard copy of the TM. So, where can I find one?
  20. TacticalDoc

    Water fording kit for 5 Ton

    I wen through all 20 something pages of the 5 ton mods forum and haven't see one on a water fording kit mad for the 5 ton. What would it to make a fording stack/snorkel?
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