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  1. sandcobra164

    M818 Won't crank

    I didn't think it would be locked based on my experience this last week. They may turn by hand on the fan after being run but they take a lot to break free after they've sat up for a few years. Just from what I've seen and by no means am I an authority on these motors.
  2. sandcobra164

    M818 Won't crank

    I doubt the engine is locked, he just doesn't have enough battery to crank it. I'll bet 1 dollar on it!!!!!!!
  3. sandcobra164

    M818 Won't crank

    And all the ones that gave the loud thud cranked up and drove out once properly motivated with battery power and slave vehicle power.
  4. sandcobra164

    M818 Won't crank

    Just helped on a recovery this week. That Cummins is hard to spin if it's sat for a while. It finally took 4 used batteries and about a 5 minute charge from a HMMWV to get that 817 to crank over. Previously, it just gave the loud thud that you're referring to. I've ran into this about 5...
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