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So it has been little while since I've been able to work on the wrecker, military life has gotten in the way. I'm getting ready for an extended tdy so I have just been compiling parts for our next trip down. The plan of action for next trip is: - Unwind/ correctly wind the front winch -...

Red, During all of your mods I am wondering if you ever found an airline in the cab, the 5 ton manual says there is one but I can't seem to find one in my truck. Just wondering if my truck was an oddball or if wreckers don't have one in the cab. Thanks!

Got a lot of work done with the truck this weekend but as always have a few more to-do items and questions for the SS army. We swapped out all the belts and hoses (radiator removed made it much easier) and we also changed all the fluids on the truck. I was able to get the tach working (the...

ALCON, I decided to pass on this truck as it would have been a money pit to get road worthy again. if anyone is looking for M51 parts the gentlemen who has it was very friendly and IMHO fair priced. He had an additional Gasser motor, transmission and transfer case for the M51. If interested...

Dad and I are planning another trip to the property to get it ready for the M51 (if I buy it), With that in mind we are going to do all new hoses on the crane truck and Cummins 250. I know the lower radiator hose is formed and I found the upper as well. I searched but have not been able to...

@Recovery 4X4: Sam Weiner motors is just up the street from my old house, my dad went to high school with his son. They have some good running 6602's available for purchase last time we were up there looking around. If the truck does come home with me, I would plan on putting another gasser...

@71deuceAK - Thanks for the heads up! If I could have it moved from Alaska I would it looks much nicer than ones I see around here. I appreciate the heads up sir! @Red - well HOPEFULLY this truck could be made roadworthy again, I am in no rush and don't NEED a dump truck yet but in time I...

Red! as usual I appreciate your expertise. Seems like I am trying to be your copy cat...you get a wrecker then I get one, you rescued an M51 and now I am looking into it. Maybe you should give me a heads up on your next big purchase so I know what to expect just on the east coast! Do you...

SS, I recently found what looks like an M51 (or A1/A2, cannot tell from photos I got). Is there any way to tell other than fender mounted air cleaner and stack exhaust if this truck is a gasser or diesel from photos? Also what are the re-power options, what will bolt up to the transmission...

CSM Davis - Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I am not ready to buy a new winch yet but should be soon. I will get in touch then. Another question do you know how much the rear winch weighs for lifting purposes?

Red, as usual the advice is much appreciated! I would like to go with a winch again since I have heavy equipment (Cat D4 size dozer and Cat 955 Loader) among other heavy things that could get stuck in our mountainous escape and there is NO WAY a traditional tow truck or wrecker is getting back...

Well good and bad news from our last visit to work on the truck and property. Quite a bit of fog but GOOD news the front winch key was to blame for a inoperable front winch (Thanks Red for the info!):goodjob: and the truck started right up after sitting for about a month and a half. We drained...

Sorry for getting back to you guys so late, work has been crazy and I have been TDY most of the month. @TobyS - we have about 50 acres... we haven't cut any logs. we did use the truck to replace some missing or damaged roof and second floor panels. @Red - Thanks for the heads up! new key...

@ Simp5782 - Thanks for the tips, I will get the belt set on order as well as the crush seal. @ Red - Where did you get the new key for your PTO shaft? Picture of the Cabin, you can see about 5% of my property behind it...heavily wooded.

My dad, Uncle and I went to our property this weekend where the truck is located. We greased and oiled the entire truck, some things were "sticky" from sitting, but overall the truck ran great and fired right up. we got the crane winch let out, greased and pulled back in correctly. Also got...

@73M819 - I figured as much for the front drum but what about the rear since it can't free spool? Hook up to a vehicle and "help" it unspool if needed? Thanks!

any suggestions on how to unspool these expertly spooled winches?

@Red: Thanks for the info, after all routine Mx and some additional storage boxes this will be my next mod! @ CSM Davis: I had found it on Oshkosh equipment but it was somewhat expensive, I will get in touch with them! thanks for the heads up

I have read your thread extensively haha and plan on borrowing some of your upgrades. How hard was the front wheel air engagement modification you made?

@Red - just a curious question as to why you chose full air brakes vs something like a hydro boosted brake system? Thinking of future upgrades!