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It is my understanding that there are a few different kinds of gaskets for the multifuel. I have used the red fabric kind that is surplus. What is the strongest, best gasket for the multifuel? Who caries them and how would I contact them? Thanks for your help. Jim Conley

I have decided to change the water pump. My M62a2 is running hot. I pulled out the thermostat, made sure that the lower hose doesnt collapse when running, fan is working, there is little water movement when looking in the radiator when the engine is running and checked the temp of the...

I have the euc all filled out and ready to fax. I think I remember somewhere on SS that the copy of my drivers license needs to be a color copy. I didn't see anywhere on the GL site that I couldn't fax a black and white copy. Do I need to wait till after I submit my euc to request a sf97...

I did a few searches and couldnt find what I am looking for. I live in the country and have my own well. When I loose power I would like to have enough power to pump water for the house and run four refridgerators with out haveing to turn off all of the house lights. I would like a...

Has anyone converted their 5 ton to a single rear axle with out shortening the overall length of the truck. If so, how hard or expensive is it to lengthen a drive shaft. I would assume all the other work would be identical to a bobbed 5 ton. Thanks Jim Conley

I put in new head gaskets on the multifuel in my m62a2, and when I drive it the temp gauge will go to the upper portion of hot. I pulled the thermostat hopeing that was the problem. With the thermostat the radiator wasn't hot at all, without the thermostat the radiator is warm to the touch...

I was reading another thread and it was stated that the 5 ton trucks have an "overgeared" front end. Is the gearing on a 5 ton different from the front to the back, or is it the same? I always assumed it was the same. Thanks, I was just interested. Jim

What are the differences in 5 ton tractors. For example what is the difference between a 818 and a 813? Also are there any tractors that came with a winch on the back for towing a load from the back on to the trailer? Thanks for the help. Also I tried a search and I couldn't find a...

how long does it usually take for the historical plates to get processed in sacramento. i filled out my paperwork over one month ago and i havent heard a word from the dmv and i havent received my plates yet. jim m62a2

with the auto bid box checked will gl automatically increase your bid the minimum amount until the bid reaches your max. i just didnt want to put in a high bid figure and check the auto bid box then find out i instantly went to my max. thank you jim m62a2

has anyone ran into problems with gl bacause they werent personally available to assist in a pick up. i am looking at buying a 5 ton from gl about 350 miles away and i wont be able to be on site to assist with any paperwork or loading of the truck. as always thanks for your help and advice. jim

What is the approximate cost for shipping a 5 ton 350 miles? What company would be recommended to use in california? Would a flatbed or lowboy be able to transport two 5 tons, how about one 5 ton and one 2.5 ton? I understand that two dueces would be ok. Are there any problems with not...

when towing a 5 ton with another 5 ton do you have to connect both the service and emergency air lines? what do the two different air lines run? if you are towing a 5 ton with questionable brakes, if the towed vehicles air line fails, will both the towing and towed rig loose air assisted...

I took the wrecker out on friday to get diesel. I couldnt put it in fifth gear because the engine would lug down and then i would have to go back in fourth gear. i live at sea level with no hills. When i got across town by the gas station i was noticing a pulling from the front, it would...

i want to repaint my truck. i have painted many vehicles, but never with carc. do i have to use carc for the paint to adhere? what other kinds of paint could i use? if i bead blast the paint do i need to be very worried about the carc dust? thanks jim

who should i contact to buy a set of data plates for a m62a2. i have tried mvdataplates, and made a few other phone calls. it seems like there is not a single place to order all the plates i want. thanks jim

i am getting conflicting info on tranny fluid for a 5 ton multi fuel tranny. some are saying to use 10 wt oil, which some say is the same as hydrolic fluid. some say to use 80 to 90 wt oil. which is gear oil. some say to use tranny fluid, which i assume is just tranny fluid. is there a...

i have a 1953 wrecker with a multi fuel. do i have to fill the tranny with fluid, or does the tranny get its fluid from the large hydraulic tank that the boom uses. i did a search and i couldnt find this in a prior forum. also is there a simple way to search for a tm that would be...

i got the wrecker running again. the advice from ss was right. my starter not working was a simple ground. everything is running good, but i can not figure out how to get the boom to work. i start the engine, put the parking brake on, but i am having a hard time getting the handle on the...

i am still in the process of changing the head gaskets. i have three questions. is there an obvious reason that i cannt get the starter to turn the engine over with the heads off. also, how easy is it to get a head gasket to fail by lugging the engine. i am wondering if it was my fault...