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The relevant parts are illustrated in figure 377 of TM 9-2320-260-20P, the M809 series parts book.

The fair leads are missing. Pic attached of M 818WW which was apart to replace bearings in fair lead rollers. Is drum lock disengaged which would restrict rotation of capstan ? To try winch to see if it rotates, disengage pto in cab and rotate winch drive shaft with a pipe wrench. Check winch...

Reference post 8765: Air braked trucks do not hold air pressure indefinitely. Many fire departments have a shore line to an in house air compressor to keep the air pressure up. With the parking brake released a straight truck is allowed to loose 2 pounds per minute so 100 pounds pressure can...

The solution to the problem of the big gear jump between 3rd and 4th gear is to learn to split shift the truck with the transfer case. The sequence is 2l, 3l, 4l, 5l, 4h, 5h. The only gears used in high range are 4th and 5th. This will allow you to start in 2nd low even when heavy. You get to...

The solution to the problem described in post 2 is to arrange the work so the cable enters the capstan in a straight line. If the winch does not have a level winder use a snatch block to straighten the pull. If the the bottom shaft was blown out of the winch the user likely had a steel bolt...

My 818 had an electric oil pressure gauge and temp gauge. The air pressure gauge was mechanical. POs may have changed to mechanical oil pressure gauge. It is not hard to do.

Is this trailer coming from Letterkenny Depot in Chambersburg, PA ? What kind of trailer is it ? If it is RATED for over 3000 pounds some form of working brake will be required: surge, air over hydraulic, electric or straight air or what have you. As has been reported on this site recently, the...

If the truck has a slave receptacle you can read out what the generator is doing at that point with a multi-meter.

Reference post 17: If you bring them the serial number for the engine they (the dealers) should be able to furnish parts. Same with transmissions and rears. If you bring the serial number for the truck and that serial number does not match the components in your truck there could be problems...

If you get cute and try to pull a M105 out of this place with a pickup truck: PA truck inspectors have discovered area is fertile hunting ground for impounds. I always trailered my stuff out of there which eliminates those pesky problems with licensing, insurance, defective equipment and such...

Alaska ? Plenty of cold weather clothing in the winter and plenty of insect repellent in the summer. Money, money, more money and a little extra cash. Have you priced groceries in Alaska lately ?

Reference post 9: specs on how to gap plugs and points will be in the organizational maintenance manual. There should be a plate on the right side of the dashboard that lists the TM numbers applicable to this vehicle. Don't make a move without the pubs. Grease is cheap, parts are expensive, be...

Reference post 25: read the applicable section of TM 9-2320-209-10, the operators manual, for instructions on how to operate the winch. The controls that require manipulation include: the clutch pedal, pto lever in cab, drum lock and drum clutch controls on winch itself. Two people are usually...

Grease is cheap. The most important grease fitting on the entire truck is between the transmission and the left frame rail. This is on a bell crank for the linkage between the brake pedal and the remotely mounted applicator valve. This is hard to see and if the bell crank sticks for lack of...

Battery terminal issues will increase geometrically if the PO put those auto parts store "fits all" clamp on type terminations on the battery wires. Soldered or crimp ons work best,. especially if you have the military battery hardware and eye terminals on the wires. If the point where the...

A 2 wheel version because someone removed the outside 2 tires ? I never saw a M200 born without 4 tires. What are you going to tow this with ? Trailer has air over hydraulic brakes and is designed to be compatible with an air braked truck such as a M35 or M54. Loaded to the max and towed with a...

Reference posts 9654 and 9656. Yes the switch is by the hydo-vac. The trucks were built with hydraulic stop light switches but I have seen examples that were MWOed to air operated switches. The stoplight switch operates both the service and blackout brake lights, but only one at a time depending...

Reference post 12: the 5 ton bodies are wider and longer than a deuce. As for getting stuck, both 2.5 and 5 ton trucks stock have 20" wheels so the ground clearance under the differential is close if not the same.

It is a M51 gas powered truck. If manufacturer is "International Motor Company" with a New York address this is a spin off of the Mack Corporation. IHC in Chicago is the International Harvester Corporation. As for diesel swaps, the Army had kits to convert these things to Continental diesels...

If you plan to use the winch for something more aggressive than a decoration think about getting some spare issue shear pins and a machinist's hammer and punch which will be required to change out a broken pin. This is a character building issue when the truck is stuck in mud up to the...