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After checking over the cost to get this truck exactly how I wanted, realized it was much cheaper for me to go to a 5 ton. Leaning towards a m820 or m934 but won't be starting a camper build till at least the summer.

:whistle: Never seen one that bad before either haha. The input shaft is what surprised me. Must have shattered the bearing on it because it moves side to side and up/down about 2 inches. The gears in the trans appear fine and move like they should, but the input is broken. So I'm on the hunt...

Did I say destroyed? However the transmission is rebuildable. On a side note the stock exhaust manifold is a T6 flange, verified that today. So if you want to run a different turbo there are adapters cheaply available.

Separated the engine and transmission, clutch was EVERYWHERE!!! Clutch, throwout bearing, trans input bearing, input shaft, flex plate, and flywheel are done.

Put the M816 to work today. LDT465 and Spicer 3053a are out!

We finished prepping the engine and transmission tonight, will have them out tomorrow. First job for the m816 wrecker!!

Lol I'll keep it in this thread. The deuce will be tractor some of the time, and camper other times. The tractor spare tire carrier and storage box will stay on the truck, only the 5th wheel and ramps will be removable. Thinking of moving the rear tandems back instead of chopping the frame to...

Worked on the wrecker some yesterday, getting the crane operating so the engine and transmission can be pulled from the deuce. Looking the deuce over Valence found that my rear brakes are now leaking. We pulled the cargo cover off to place it in storage along with the parts that were sitting in...

2 deuces, a m923, and a m816 wrecker

Deuce made it to Zane's place, and the PTO shaft for the wreckers crane arrived!

Haha here's a link to the wrecker repairs http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?132200-quot-Rescued-quot-M816-Wrecker

Holding off on the shelter, too much other stuff going on and I don't want to get stretched too thin. The engine swap in the Deuce has been delayed a few weeks. Have a gentleman's agreement with Valence to buy the M816 wrecker later this winter that we've been working on, details in the...

Why do things always pop up when money is tight. Valence found a box from an older version of the M109, for cheap. Would need to be rebuilt but the roof looks fine and the main frame looks solid. Problem is, how to transport it and where to store it until I get some land, probably over a year...

Funny you say pitchers, I could use a few of Yingling (or however it's spelled).

Some random redhead haha

Pulling the old engine and trans out with Valence and anyone who wants to help on Sept 19th, unless life gets in the way haha.

Working as a medium/heavy diesel mechanic makes it easier. Plus I'm our young electrical guy at work so when a truck has wiring problems they give it to me haha. The harness on the older DT466 like mine is just as simple as the wiring on the multifuel engine. Oil pressure, coolant temp...

Did a little work on the DT466. Pulled the old wiring harness off, checked out the seals and line plumbing. Engine turns over without issue. Going to order a gasket set but the only leaks look like the slobber tube, oil cooler, and oil pan. Will be plugging a few coolant lines since I don't...

That's how we unloaded it from my roommates Tundra, 2 ton engine hoist rental. Haha Valence we need to get working on the wrecker. Have you tried to fire it up again since Friday? Will bring some tools home and take a closer look at the motor. Looking like some oil leaks as expected. Going to...

The motor came as advertised and expected for a 1982 engine, couple leaks to take care of. Thanks for the transportation offer! It's in the garage so for storage I'm good for awhile, transportation we will figure something out. Wrecker up for a long trip in a few weeks? ;) haha