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Engine was low miles It had 147 miles when I picked it up last summer from GL, and I put about another 900-1000 miles on it by the time the valve dropped. It's got just under 2000 miles now. I was worried that I broke it, but the mechanic said sometimes things just break. He said oil flow...

I guess I forgot to say that the front emergency air valve was frozen. That's why we just went to the trailer brakes. The tow truck driver said it still pulled better than most big rigs he's towed.

Always need a spare That's why I'm going to buy a spare as soon as I can.

Final Update - truck is running again Final Update – Got her fixed!! :jumpin: Total bill - $2043 parts & labor, around $400 parts & shipping, $397 towing = $2840. :-( Problem was one of the #3 cylinder valves dropped into the cylinder while at 1800 rpm and 45 mph. Before I could shut...

It's moving about as fast as your "Duece-in-the Hole" :-D It ain't going anywhere soon. Wreckerman has the same needs and we're scouring the country for Cummins NHC 250 pistons. It will probably take a few weeks to find a parts engine and tear it down. It would be nice to get Tim's engine...

Appreciate all the comments, on recovering trucks from GL. I've done it both ways, and it just depends on a lot of things if I'll drive or haul next time. In this case, I already had the M818, had gone through it, changed fluids, gone through the PM procedures, done minor repairs, and had...

UPDATE - Timntrucks provided valuable advice, and offered to sell his engine block. I had the truck towed 10 miles to the mechanic from the truckstop yesterday (another $150 CASH), and he has started his diagnosis. I originally broke down about 1/4 mile from his place :roll:. He couldn't find...

Thanks Tim, I knew you would jump in and I may take you up on your offer, but I'm not sure where I want to go with it until I check it out with the mechanic. You wouldn't happen to have a good engine in your parted M818 would you? :-D

That was a consideration, but the driver had another job waiting. At $150/hr, and the low speed we were traveling, I figure it would take about 3-4 hours home, and another 2 for him to return would cost about $800. They demanded cash on the barrel, and I only had $280 with me. For that much...

I just drove back from NC through Lumberton on 10/5 I guess Murphy jumped in the back of my truck as I drove through!!!

UPDATE - Finally caught up with the local good ol' boy diesel mechanic, who has a real good reputation. We're going to pay our respects on Monday morning to see what can be done. He says he is familiar with the M818 and the Cummins NHC 250, so that's a good sign. I'll probably have to shell...

Recovery disaster- Pics on pg 3, Final Update Pg 6 Truck is fixed - Update on bottom of page 6 What started out as a great trip to pick up my M871 flatbed trailer left me stranded on the side of the road at dark 85 miles from home. I left home on Wed. at 0730 to reach Ft. Polk by 1300 to...