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N14
I am sorry but I do not know what an N14 is. As for this motor. I love it but I am scared of it because of the repair costs if needed. It is computer controlled and I am ignorant to servicing them. It is a dream to drive with power to spare. I can easily pull away from traffic after a...
work
Saturday I took the truck out for some humanitarian work. We cleaned up around a coworkers house that is big-picture sick. We hauled two loads of limbs, trimmings, etc away. The cover was great.
Sunday we took it beach camping. The sand was mid-calf deep in several areas. No...
changed tires
Here are some pics of before and after. The smaller tires are 14.5R20 (M35A3) XL Michelins. The larger tires are 395/85R20 XZL Michelins (M-ATV).
These are still smaller than the 14.00r20 tires that belong on the truck but these are working out great so far.
Justin Wehring
979...
Info
OK I have been able to find a bit more info on this truck.
Engine - 3126 Caterpillar (H.U.E.I.)
300hp 2200rpm
Trans - MD3070PT Allison
R 4.80
1 7.63
2 3.51
3 1.91
4 1.43
5 1.00
6 .74
7 .69
T-case...
Tires
I remember now why I don't like combat wheels and CTIS. :mad:
I spent all day yesterday removing the 14.5 tires and putting on 395 XZL tires. I took M1075s advice for the 395s. I will be able to compare them to the 1400s on the Pineapple Express in a few weeks. This is academic but I...
Nail on Head
Wayne hit it on the head. Right down the the single speed t-case.
The story has it that there were 12 of these made. Thanks for the info Wayne. Keep it coming guys...
Justin Wehring
979 997 3112
Ha!
Ha, good one Stu.
All the Mercedes and BMWs in the NASA parking lot will never be the same after this one visits. They are almost desensitized to the bobbers. Time to raise the bar.
Justin Wehring
979 997 3112
Esp
Extended Service Program
Current inventory trucks are updated and reworked (new motor, trans, etc) to extends it's life span.
Justin Wehring
979 997 3112
Help
Thanks for the kind words but the credit goes to Ed for sharing his rich collection.
I really need to find some info and tech mans for this truck. Anyone... Bruce, Bjorn, Chris, Tonka, James?
Justin Wehring
979 997 3112
Not HI
This is not the "Pineapple Express" from HI but rather a local find. This is a truck I have been watching for several years that came direct from Aberdeen's proving ground.
It is dark but I will go snap some pics of the ESP tag and Allison 7 speed indicator.
Justin Wehring
979 997 3112
I have no idea what I just bought but I love it. It appears to be a 5 ton ESP truck. 7 speed Allison and Caterpillar motor. The truck is made by AM General and it is listed as an M923E3.
Any ideas? I would LOVE to find some manuals for it.
I was cruising a 60mph at 2100rpm on the way...