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So I have this 86 m1031 flatbed.
![13C241A6-D0D8-4CB5-830B-8E4C64C52D73.jpeg 13C241A6-D0D8-4CB5-830B-8E4C64C52D73.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/617/617050-770b662e2612af248f57c7821530f419.jpg)
Oil cooler lines came unhooked due to improper setup—engine is locked. Flat towed it with my e350 to my friend’s shop. He has cherry pickers and a gantry we can use.
If anyone knows a step by step engine pull thread to reference that would be super cool. Any hints and tips are appreciated of course!
That being said, I am going to try to rebuild the engine given that it isn’t too screwed up. If it is a boat anchor I am thinking It would be cool to find a 6.5 TD as a replacement. I am wondering what a reasonable price for a running 6.5 is... they have them on “govplanet” but I am not sure how that site even works. There are running 6.5 trucks on CL for 2500-3000ish.
For reference- my truck has 24volt set up with a gear reduction starter. It has the TH400 and NP205 with PTO removed. Glow plug system is wired to a button switch instead of key switch. Trans, body, axles, tires and frame are in great shape- why I want to keep the truck on the road.
Pictures soon. Thanks for your time!
![13C241A6-D0D8-4CB5-830B-8E4C64C52D73.jpeg 13C241A6-D0D8-4CB5-830B-8E4C64C52D73.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/617/617050-770b662e2612af248f57c7821530f419.jpg)
Oil cooler lines came unhooked due to improper setup—engine is locked. Flat towed it with my e350 to my friend’s shop. He has cherry pickers and a gantry we can use.
If anyone knows a step by step engine pull thread to reference that would be super cool. Any hints and tips are appreciated of course!
That being said, I am going to try to rebuild the engine given that it isn’t too screwed up. If it is a boat anchor I am thinking It would be cool to find a 6.5 TD as a replacement. I am wondering what a reasonable price for a running 6.5 is... they have them on “govplanet” but I am not sure how that site even works. There are running 6.5 trucks on CL for 2500-3000ish.
For reference- my truck has 24volt set up with a gear reduction starter. It has the TH400 and NP205 with PTO removed. Glow plug system is wired to a button switch instead of key switch. Trans, body, axles, tires and frame are in great shape- why I want to keep the truck on the road.
Pictures soon. Thanks for your time!
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