Recent content by unix84535

I have had a problem with my Transfer case engaging the front axle when not in gear. I found the Air cylinder sprag seals leaking and spring retainer cracked. I am designing an air actuator to control when I am in 6x6 wheel drive and when I am in 4 Wheel Drive. Just started the process Yesterday...

My 1970 M818 5 Ton 6x6 Has a Sprag Air Cylinder that controls the engaging and disengaging of the front Axle. Presently my Airc ylinder failed and caused the Front axle to stay engaged. Causing extreme loads while on the Tarmac. Your Problem may be that the front axle is engaged when it should...

Nice job. I had to do the same job on my truck. Removed all the Rear Axles in my 1970 M818 5 TON Tractor Painted the rear axles, springs and, Torque Rods. I replaced the old Torque Rod bearings with the rubber type. They were in the truck when I purchased it in 2020 hope that they last a long...

Hope all goes well with the crane diag.

Don't knowif this will help but here is a link to a site that has the parts and diagrams for the FMTV-C M1089 BOOM MID SECTION AND TELESCOPIC CYLINDER REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT (CONT https://trucks5tonm1083.tpub.com/TM-9-2320-366-34-3/css/TM-9-2320-366-34-3_424.htm

Like you ideas to improve the speed and lower rpm for M818 I have a 1970 and am very interested in your progress. Will be following you progress looking froward to see the end results.

True. I live in a very rural area and travel with vehicle in the back country area. Making A Quick Hydraulic Jack system air-powered for Tire changes and air gun air-hose adapter. To enable remote repairs quickly. Good Luck with your vehicles. Find the trucks to be almost indestructible. Had...

Tow with my M1087 Stewart & Stevenson or the other way around tow with my 1970 M818.