Wreckerman's wrecker needs answers

[wreckerman893]

Hey folks. Tomorrow or Sat I will try to move the 816 to it's new home. It has been at an alternate LZ while getting repowered.
I am working nights this week and have limited access to the computers at work. When I am home I am sleeping or getting ready to do another 12 hours at the plant.
I tried a few searches but I am puter disfunctional so I ask assistance from those in the know.
Here are some of my issues:

What type fluid goes in the power steering pump?
How much coolant does the 250 come-a-part hold?
Can someone give me a link to the -10 manual that shows where the spring on the brake linkage hooks to? My brake pedal goes to the floor and wont return.
What type oil goes in the transmission?

Thanks for any assistance.

Wreckerman

 

[gimpyrobb]

What type fluid goes in the power steering pump?- hydraulic fluid/10w
How much coolant does the 250 come-a-part hold?- 5gal+/-
Can someone give me a link to the -10 manual that shows where the spring on the brake linkage hooks to? My brake pedal goes to the floor and wont return.
What type oil goes in the transmission?

Thanks for any assistance.

Wreckerman

Best I can do.

 

[madsam]

Well, I am not home now, but I would be interested in some of those fluid questions. I will, someday, need to replace fluids. My PTO is leaking, and I will need to rebuild it in the future.

 

[doghead]

Well. I just fixed a leaking lower radiator hose (M81 and it took 8 gallons to fill it after removing the lower hose.

 

[AMGeneral]

Ok WM,I have a few answers for ya in sequence,

15W40 or automotive power steering fluid will both work OK
Between 8 and 10 gallons,depending on whether or not it has a heater(remember to use a coolant additive to protect from IRON WORMS)
Can't help ya on the return spring.
Regular 80W90 in the trans(make sure it's brass safe)

Hope this helps

 

[papabear]

Each question you ask denotes a vehicle in it's final moments of life WM. The only course of action now is to call someone who can transport such a vehicle and beg him to remove the large boat anchor from the alternate LZ. If you plead convincingly enough...said feller may haul it off without charging you.
Always trying to help a friend: PB

 

[vtdeucedriver]

OK I thought the steering was straight 30 wt oil???

 

[TheBuggyman]

I put SAE30 in my power steering also, but any weight close should work well.

 

[jmcguffin]

I just finished going through the Lubrication Order for the M816. Boy is a deuce easy compared to this truck.

The document is LO 9-2320-260-12 and is on the website.

Steering Fluid is spec'd as OE/HDO 10

If you do the full order, you will really enjoy getting up between the rear axles and checking the fluid level in the bevel gear case that drives the hydraulic pump.

TM 9-2320-260-10 for the 5 tons has a capacities section and lists 32 quarts without heater and 42 quarts with heater for the cooling system

Cheers,

Jim McGuffin

 

[wreckerman893]

Many thanks for the good info........

Papa Bear...thanks.....I always knew I could count on you

 

[Alredneck]

Well at least your making progress!

 

[dlawbrey]

The spring connects to a tab on the drivers side of the clutch housing directly behind the the thru shaft for the throw out bearing.

 

[m.walker]

On quite a few older 5 tons I noticed the brake pedal arm itself rubbing on the floor and not returning . Bent the floor a little out of the way they came back fine . Might not be your problem but I thought I'd throw it out there . Good luck !