new guy from iowa. i got a few questions

[the09phoenix]

i recently acquired a 5 ton truck. its an AMC M818 WO/W 6X6 it has the 290 Cummins diesel. that i have been playing in the mud and snow with it but nothing beyond that. i have had a few questioins about the data plates. i don't know where they are. can any one help me as to where they are or what they are talking about.

 

[flygirl]

Welcome to the site, 09Phoenix. On my M37, the data plates are located on the passenger's side of the dash -- not sure about the M818.

Any pics?

 

[the09phoenix]

yea here are a couple the exterior are shortly after a mud run last fall. the dash ones are well tonight. snow on the windows. i actually have the steering wheel off and in my dining room right now.

 

[flygirl]

Yes, those are the plates. What year?opcorn:

 

[the09phoenix]

1985 now is there a plate for the engine?

 

[dozer1]

Welcome 09. Where are you in Northern Iowa? I am not far from Austin, Mn. You probably meant it has a 250 Cummins and there is a plate on the front lower right area of the engine. In front of the air compressor pump I believe.

 

[flygirl]

It could be riveted to the edge of the front gear housing the left side of the engine, but check with the guys who really know about this stuff. I am a newbie M37 owner and still learning things soooo many new things about my own truck.

Let us know what you find out.

 

[the09phoenix]

i suppose it could be a 250 all i do know for sure right now is it is a big big 6 cyl diesel. and it moves this massive truck at a really slow speed. and thanks for the location. btw not far from the algona area.

 

[ranchhopper]

The VIN on your data plate shows your truck is a 1971.

 

[swbradley1]

Welcome aboard.

About the only way it could be a 290 is if it was some super special build in the first place or someone changed the engine. Otherwise it's a 250 Cummins. I've never heard of a 290 Cummins.

As for big, I agree with that.

 

[the09phoenix]

the title says 85 i never thought to look if the vin on the truck is differant.

 

[dozer1]

SW, you mean you never heard of a 290 cummins factory installed in an M series truck ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=4TZ5UvzQb1U

 

[the09phoenix]

ok, so i am sitting here looking at the picture i took and the title and the vins are the same and the title says its an 85. i also see where you get 71 from but i am curious how you did the vin decode. and can i get a screen cap of it or get my own copy.

 

[the09phoenix]

this is what i see so far. so where is the mistake.

 

[ranchhopper]

Last two numbers 71 are usually the date of manufacture.

 

[dozer1]

I am not an expert on the vins, but if you have a clear Iowa title and the vin on it matches the vin on the truck, better go with what it (the title) says. If you want to know more about the trucks history, try this.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/80494-2012-vin-info-thread.html?highlight=vin+2012

 

[swbradley1]

SW, you mean you never heard of a 290 cummins factory installed in an M series truck ?

1975 Autocar 290 Cummins Jake Brake - YouTube

Well, I learned there is a Cummins 290. Yeah!

 

[ranchhopper]

250 + turbo = 290