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Talk about timing......... I was just about to search the forum for this info.......thanks! Were there any o-rings or gaskets that needed replacing? wbv

Fleet colors........

I added a transfer case pto and (if I remember correctly) running in 4th gear was 1:1 with the engine. Not sure about the front pto. wbv

Boyce sold me the PTO, linkage and in-cab lever for $850. The included link rod was too short so I had to make my own using 2 fine thread bolts and metal rod. wbv

I think you will want the transfer case PTO from an 815 or 819. This one can be engaged with a lever from the cab. The transfer case PTO on the 816 runs at all times and cannot be disengaged (according to the info have). Look in TM 9-2320-260-34-2 on pages 16-251 through 16-254. I bought...

This might be a little unethical but... I have the same problem on my M818 especially when the weather is cooler. My solution (and it has worked so far) is to hold my finger over the exhaust until the pressure builds enough to close the valve. I think I'll look for a way to lubricate this...

Yes, first test would be to check for loose metal in the transfer case itself. Then check how smoothly the shafts will turn in the replacement. My old one was rough when turning and had some play in the shafting. The parts from the synchronizer had damaged some of the other gears as they made...

Here is a picture of the 'boneyard'. Most of these tractors were retired because of transmission problems and the transfer cases may be ok. It is located in east central AL (about 40 miles or so west of Columbus, GA) wbv

I would guess the problem is the synchronizer in transfer case. I did not have low range and my synchronizer had disintegrated in the case. I ended up replacing the entire transfer case instead of just this part. Where are you in GA? I know of a place that has 'retired' 5 ton tractors that...

You might be able to find a transfer case off a retired pull-out truck from the logging industry. I found one that came from an M52 that had the transmission fail. Seems like low gear and reverse are used the most in pull-out trucks and this is where the transmission fails. Transfer cases are...

Thanks...... We have raised quail for hunting preserves and individual land owners here in the SE for nearly 50 years. Family operation. Not a very profitable business......... The 'emblem' on the front is the name of my youngest granddaughter....... I put the older one's name on my forestry...

Thanks...... Hatching season is June through September. The birds need 18 weeks to mature. Hunting season is October 1 through March 31 for licensed preserves so we only have one grow-out season each year.

I was pulling the feed trailer with my 3/4 ton Dodge but it always felt like the "tail wagging the dog". My solution was to use a bigger dog........... We use about 5 tons of feed each week to feed 60,000 birds or so.

Just thought I would show how I use the truck every week. Hauling feed for our Quail growing operation.

Just a little info I found on fuel tanks. This logger who owns the trucks I posted has had a great deal of experience (years) with them. He said that one of the biggest things they had trouble with when they got the trucks was air leaking into the fuel system through cracks in the lining...

I think parts are available from these trucks. I don't know about the logistics of getting them to someone who wants them. Maybe I could go by a list of 'wanted parts' and get availability and price from him.

I got my 818 insured through Progressive. I plan to use it for commercial work and told them so. I completely agree that it is necessary to tell the insurance company exactly what you plan to do with it. If you plan to pull a loaded trailer, they need to know that too. Liability insurance...

I got pictures today of a friend's M172. It has been modified with a dovetail that makes it very convenient. I got him to move my tractor with it. wbv

The owner will sell parts off these trucks. From what he said, most of them have bad transmissions. A couple of them are missing transfer cases. He might even sell the whole lot but I think he keeps them for spare parts. Sounded like the most usable parts would be the axles. I think they...

The loggers have gotten all of the "good" out of them. The owner said that the biggest trouble they had with them was losing low (1st) gear and reverse - that sent them to the boneyard.