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  1. cranetruck

    Trouble-shooting the Protective Control Box in a 5-ton

    Chris, it looks like the "protective control box" is a bit more complicated than the one used in the 809 series. With a wiring diagram on hand, it would probably be possible to bypass it, pretty sure the simpler 809 box can be.
  2. cranetruck

    Filters Don't Match????

    These images may help you. The filter elements come differently, this one by Purolator with the original part number. It may be cleaned off and reused if clogged too badly (from Memphis, about $20.00).
  3. cranetruck

    Crane Ideas?

    You have an interesting collection, Scott.
  4. cranetruck

    Price check on rod bearings, please

    Memphis quoted $141.00 for a set, but they will need numbers, so the engine has to come apart before ordering....
  5. cranetruck

    Engine knocking sound, who to call

    Robert, are you trying to sell me one of your wrenches? :-)
  6. cranetruck

    Engine knocking sound, who to call

    Thanks Will, appreciate the listening in.
  7. cranetruck

    Engine knocking sound, who to call

    Hey, anybody currently on line who can help identify the knocking sound from my ldt465? If you provide a phone #, I'll call you so you can hear the sound while the engine is cooling down after a short ride. PM me. Thanks!
  8. cranetruck

    In need of a new air horn solenoid valve.

    One, please Joseph, just let me know the cost. Since Chuck started this thread, let him have his first.
  9. cranetruck

    Fuel pump question

    The engine may burn 8 or 10 gallons per hour, but some 30 gallons is circulated through the injection pump in an hour.... A lot of fuel is used for cooling the injectors.
  10. cranetruck

    Fuel pump question

    The motor is sealed and coupled to the impeller magnetically. They are probably not rebuildable unless the motor is simply replaced. Pull it out of the tank and check it over for starters.
  11. cranetruck

    need to get the xm977 to ga

    Okay Ron, just wondering, the xm757 in my image above was about 16,000 and yours look a lot bigger. Nice tires!
  12. cranetruck

    gama goat info

    The manuals for the M561 and M792, 1-1/4 ton 6x6 Gama Goat are TM 9-2320-242-10, -20, -20P etc. The were designed to swim and have some interesting features, should make a great collector vehicle. Harold Hammond (now Buddy's) in Greenville, KY had stripped down units for about $1,000/ea. Don't...
  13. cranetruck

    Price check on rod bearings, please

    Cost, best place to buy etc (LDT465-1). Thanks
  14. cranetruck

    Fuel pump question

    I have "played" with the in-tank fuel pump and the approx open ended flow rate is 6 gallons/minute. The flow rate with the engine running is about 2 to 3 quarts /minute at 6 psi, plus or minus. The transfer pump used for heaters and such cannot touch that. A good take-off in-tank pump can be had...
  15. cranetruck

    M656/XM757 8x8 solutions

    Windshield motors are heavy duty and are (was) also produced for commercial trucks, "Air push" by Sprauge....
  16. cranetruck

    need to get the xm977 to ga

    Towbarring should work, here is my 8x8 "under tow". Tires look good, are you sure about the weight?
  17. cranetruck

    In need of a new air horn solenoid valve.

    I started looking or one also some time ago, let me know if you find a source for it, low cost wise. :-) Meanwhile, I took mine apart and found the coil burnt up. I may rewind it and seal it back up with casting epoxy. It takes about 280 turns, using 26 Gauge enameled wire if anybody is...
  18. cranetruck

    Downshift or not to downshift?

    Here is another set of instructions from PS magazine (1975).
  19. cranetruck

    Downshift or not to downshift?

    The article David is referring to is in the PS Magazine "Driving" section. It's important that it is interpreted correctly. The worst thing you can do going downhill is not to shift down, freewheeling and relying on the brakes alone will end in disaster. The engine/drivetrain has a resistance to...
  20. cranetruck

    Downshift or not to downshift?

    Here is a detail of the installation ( I got mine used and didn't pay much for it, but it really adds a safety factor when driving down hill, well worth the full price of a new one). The air operated piston moves the butterfly valve from open to partially closed. Keeping it closed helps warm...
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