Going to pick up a M818 400 miles away

[Hooty481]

I brought mine back from camp Shelby to Kentucky 600 miles at 55 and the tach said 2200... Do you think I hurt it any? Also can they not be run any higher or just not recommended

 

[midcounty]

I followed this topic and thought I seen you last night on I-68 about 7pm. Glad your adventure was ok and safe

About 7pm would have been on 70 somewhere between Breezewood and Hagerstown. I think it was 8 when I made my last rest stop around Hagerstown exit of 70.

 

[two.fiveM35]

Very nice rig. Wish I had one, maybe someday.

 

[73m819]

it is a long stroke motor, thay DONOT like over speed, bad for valves, rods/caps, ect.

 

[midcounty]

I brought mine back from camp Shelby to Kentucky 600 miles at 55 and the tach said 2200... Do you think I hurt it any? Also can they not be run any higher or just not recommended

If it is still running good, not knocking, and oil pressure is good, I would think you are ok. I wouldn't keep running it like that. A friend of mine ran his 813 like that, and it resulted in a bunch of bent push rods. Luckily it didn't stress the bottom end to fail yet.

 

[73m819]

I brought mine back from camp Shelby to Kentucky 600 miles at 55 and the tach said 2200... Do you think I hurt it any? Also can they not be run any higher or just not recommended

-10, page 2-78

"Do not allow engine speed to exceed 2100 rpm as shown on tachometer (3) or tachograph (4) in any gear shift lever position"​

Pretty CLEAR, does NOT sound like a RECOMMMENDATION

Over speed causes the valves to float, which hit pistons and then it is a down hill from there. I have changed, push rods, heads, pistons/liners, rods, and even a engine beceause of overspeed

 

[Hooty481]

I guess I'll back off. First 5ton and didn't know. Always looking for more power thought it might do more. Anyway I don't wanna hijack this guys thread. Glad you made it home with no problems!!

 

[R Racing]

Looks to be a very nice and clean rig you have there !!!! Congradulatons

 

[powerhouseduece]

I don't want to ride super fast, but would like to get highway rpm down. I figure a turbo and 1400's should allow me to pull a loaded trailer around 55 mph..

Uh.. you might want to start thinking about a motor swap for that!!! Its fairly flat over there so you shouldnt have a issue.

 

[rideni]

you may have an issue with registration in MD now though..., they explicitly say on historic registration form no tractors

 

[midcounty]

you may have an issue with registration in MD now though..., they explicitly say on historic registration form no tractors

I just registered a truck historic and didn't notice that. That's going to be a real bummer.

 

[rideni]

It's on the MD VR-096 form to register a historic or street rod vehicle
Direct quote is:
"Motor Homes, Tow Trucks, Tractors and Trailers do not qualify for Historic or Street Rod Registration"
It doesn't seem to be well enforced at this point of time but you never know in the Peoples Democratic Republic of Maryland.

 

[midcounty]

Downloaded form after I posted, and saw it there. May have to get it inspected and pay the ridiculous tag fee.

 

[rideni]

I think the cheapest apportioned tags are $250 a year unless you can get farm tags

 

[powerhouseduece]

It's on the MD VR-096 form to register a historic or street rod vehicle
Direct quote is:
"Motor Homes, Tow Trucks, Tractors and Trailers do not qualify for Historic or Street Rod Registration"
It doesn't seem to be well enforced at this point of time but you never know in the Peoples Democratic Republic of Maryland.

Ian, if the state of Maryland told you to put your Weiner in a light socket, would you do it?

If you get in trouble for it, just take the 5th wheel off and put a deuce bed on it for a while.

 

[roady]

After you told me in the other thread you got it I searched for it and found it. That is a really good looking set up you got. I bet that ride through 68 was quite fun on some of them grades. Good luck getting your tags and hope it works out for you. Hopefully I will get to see it in person soon.

 

[midcounty]

The ride was a real pain in the arse, literally. But now that it's home I like riding in it. Took it to bobtail the thresherman's show over to Federalsburg Saturday. Had the daughter strapped in her car seat with us, and she seemed to like it to. My girlfriend didn't care for the way we entered and exited the parking area, going over the embankment. The truck never struggled, spun a tire, or felt unstable, but she still had a cow lol. Have the truck tagged, so now I just have to tag the trailer and I will be good to go.

 

[davidkroberts]

cool set-up and glad the recovery went well.... I like those shorter flatbeds... you can pile lots of GL collectables on them and are big enough to be useful at the house. Glad to hear it all went well.

 

[R Racing]

You might be better off tagging your trailer thru Maine