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Made some great progress this weekend, I got the fuel pump removed (it was in sad shape) and the final test on my lifting jacks before dad shows up to do the real lift next weekend.
The truck had some starting/idling issues last time I moved it so I planned to start with the pump. It would...
Well I'm back at it after the holidays and a couple training trips for work, I got the trucks repositioned with the 109 in the back to make it easier to remove the box. I ran into a couple issues along the way but for the most part nothing serious.
First: Has anyone had issues with rust in...
Made some more progress this weekend now that I've been home for a week or two. I was able to do a test lift on the box using the lifting supports but ran into a snag with one of them. I guess I should have tested all of them and their full range of motion...it seems like one of them is...
Well, I was traveling for about 3 weeks of November but I was able to get all the bolts holding my 109 box taken care of. With the duals mounted, a few of these were buggers for sure. This weekend I'm planning on doing my test lift with the truck frame still under the box, and if all goes well...
@ToddJK - Ya, I'm trying to make this a do-it-all truck with front/mid winches and a fifth wheel set up for towing. I'm also looking to buy or build an oil field bed with tail roller for it, that I could remove when towing fifth wheel. we'll see, I didn't really pay much for the truck so I'm...
Got some work done this weekend, I was able to get the brackets mounted on both sides. These couldn't have worked better, the pre-drilled holes sat almost perfectly in the middle of the M109's Box supports running side to side. I mounted these per the manufacturer's instructions with 3/8"...
@Mullaney - thanks for the feedback on the air lines. I didn't even think to look for reinforced rubber lines like you referenced... I plan on keeping this truck and my other two (M35 and M816) into my "retirement" from active duty, they will be a big part of my welding/fab business.
@ToddJK...
I'm picking this project back up after a deployment and bit of TDY's.
I ended up getting some lifting jacks another member used to lift his M109 box off his truck...I plan on installing the brackets and jacks this weekend. I will post some pictures but it's pretty straight forward. Once...
I wanted to follow up for everyone, this truck is for sale but the crane body, boom and other wrecker parts have been sold. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will send you the gentlemen's contact information. Glad it's being salvaged/saved
@swiss - The restoration costs is probably prohibitive, so is the time involved. I have plenty of room to store at our property in TN. As I start thinking about the parts on this truck, winches, driveline minus the engine...etc it would be great for spares to the 816. I know the A/W vs...
@GopherHill and NDT - I agree, I always liked the 6602's. it would be expensive to fix but maybe I can save a lot of the parts and help my fleet or others. it's better than the big boat to china.
MSGJD and Swiss,
thank you so much for the quick responses, the 2 winches (front and bed) would be the same as my M816 wrecker correct? Is the bed the same as my 816 as well, just the cranes are different? I imagine the hard cab could be adapted to the 816?
for what he is asking, it seems...
My dad found this wrecker on market place and we are both trying to figure out what it is. I'm 100% sure it's an Austin Western wrecker crane but I've never seen an M62 with the hard cab for the crane, I've only ever seen the M246/M819 wreckers with those. This truck is a mess but if we can...
Steel Soldiers teammates,
I'm trying to track down some information on the referenced trailer mounted air compressor unit. I'm interested in the axle capacity, they are listed in the below and attached TM's as either Dexter or Clark axles. I was able to find the NSN and dealer cage/sku number...
Well, it's been a minute since I updated. COVID really makes traveling a pain so not a huge update. I was able to get a complete winch kit for the truck....I will probably add a rear facing PTO later to power the rear winch.
On a related note, I found a trailer I am REALLY interested in...
I was able to track down photos of another similar trailer on this forum (how amazing is that) in this thread:
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/show-us-your-military-trailers.52277/page-41. @maddawg308 posted it from some time ago, pictures definitely make me believe it's a mil trailer...
@Mullaney - 100%, agreed it would be a nice trailer to have. I'd love to find out more about it, capacity...etc to see if it's to big for my needs (5 ton truck is my the biggest prime mover I have). If I can get better pictures I'll post them.
@wheelspinner - it does look a little short in...
How time flies, I have been traveling a bit for work and havn't had to chance to post on here with updates. I was able to get out to my trucks and check on them, all is well and they both started fairly easily. They definitely need a bath but otherwise, I am happy COVID hasn't infected them🤮...
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