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Exhaust manifold on my 6v53 decided to reduce backpressure while in use. Technically it still works but I get a little dizzy when driving. Probably just need more coffee. rofl
Revived this rare M930A2 dump. Formerly a TFS (Texas Forestry Service) truck and was last used in 2018. Typical no start, doesn't move, etc which were all remedied and is a fine specimen now. It's neat how they used 12" iron as bed extensions. It looks good!
This sums it all up with MME.
If you're looking for OEM spec rebuilt ones then @CallMeColt is your guy. I supply him with take offs and he goes through them. Heck, he rebuilds other FMTV components for me too with excellent results.
Ronmar is correct below in how to rotate it by hand. Turning the engine by hand without lubricant won't hurt it. If the steps in the TM result in the belt slipping you can remove the alternator and use the teeth on the flywheel to get rotation but that's obviously more intensive to to get to...
Lets take it step by step to the major decision making points for determining if the vehicle is worth the re-investment. I broke it down into 4 sections to help you put minimal time and money into the machine.
Disconnect batteries
Drain all fluids and I mean ALL fluids.
Open turbo intake and...
Recovered and finished going through this 07' reset M931 tractor. What a gem! 45 hours, 1125 miles. Everything is nice and tight. Just needed PMCS and to replace the typical rotten soft lines plus new batteries. I may replace the steering wheel because I feel it deserves it. If I had a spot in...
Revived this M930A2. A rare truck for sure and worth the effort.
Auction listing states:
Doesn't start - false, dead batteries.
Doesn't run - false, bad fuel line.
Transmission doesn't engage - false, see above.
No keys - true!
Bonus: all the red wasps you can catch!
I have several NOS complete gasket kits for the LDT/LDS multifuel engines. They are complete and unopened. $250/ea shipped to the lower 48 states. THE cheapest place online to get them.
I have a rare dual output PTO for the M809 & M39 series trucks (the manual 5 speed transmission models). It was taken from a running truck years ago and shelf stored. $400 + shipping.
I have one M35A2 winch PTO that was taken from a working truck. It has been shelf stored and the shaft slides smoothly. Comes with everything you see in the photo. $450 + shipping.
I have 3 turbos for the LDT-465 multifuel engines. Each was pulled from a working truck and has been shelf stored. Looks to be 2 D's and 1 C "whistler" turbo. They spin free. Price $400/ea + shipping.
2019A works for the FMTV and should for the MTVR. As long as the program is more up to date than the flash file (rule of thumb) you're in good shape. Odds are the specific flash files for our trucks haven't received updates in many years.
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