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Since my last oil change in my Armada cost me $48, I have decided to change my own oil from now own. I know from other threads I can burn the used oil in the Multi-fuel in my 5 ton. What ratio of oil to diesel is a good rule of thumb? Thanks, James G.

My wrecker looks like it was painted 3-4 years ago by the NC State Police in three color camo, they did a poor job, there is surface rust on most of the painted areas? Maybe no primer or a poor one? Anyway I am going to repaint which do you like the camo or the OD? James G.

I am trying to start up a 3KW gas gen set. Changing gas and oil, the oil filter comes up as a valid number at NAPA but they have no replacement for it(amazed the counter guy) we matched up a NAPA Gold 1515(WIX) filter as a close duplicate. Anyone know of some special spec. on this filter? I...

Finally got my M105 from GL after three tries and 4 months!!!! Those unmanned sites are tough to get access to. After setting for four months they managed to hit the lunette and bend it an inch off center line, it was parked on the end of a long line of trucks. It still looks good behind...

Does anyone have any close up photos of the extension for the convoy lights? I think I have all the parts except the extensions. Unless someone has a pair for sale I am going to have to fab up a set, and some photos would be big help since I have never actually seen a setup on a truck, except...

What was the original color(number) of the M543 wrecker? A local vet. told me he remembers the new wreckers arriving with everything below the body in a dull black, except the axles? James G.

Since I have a NOS set of chain clamps courtesy of Frank, I want to see if anyone wants to trade a very good set of Chain clamps (my old ones) for a set of the two pin towbar adapters as show in the photo below? James G.

The flexible fuel line leading to the dual fuel filters on my Multifuel engine is leaking. Are replacements available or do I just take it off an have a line made?? James G. PS. Off my 5 Ton M543A2

I have a really nice manual for a 809 series 5 ton TM 9-2320-260-10 it is even in the issue green binder, I need one of my M543 anyone want to swap? James G. PS: A little water damage, but all there and usable

If a 5 ton has a multifuel engine in it does the make of the engine matter are all parts interchangable regardless of manufacturer? Say for injector pumps all same, same?? James G.

I am adding a step to the 543's bumper, I have noticed two sets of holes straddling the frame horns, they are about 1/2 inch. in diameter and 13.5 inches apart on both sides of the bumper. There is also a set of 1/4 inch holes centered over the winch cutout on the top and bottom lip of the...

I was looking at the M543's engine tag. It has a rebuild tag stamped rebuilt by MMD,92/2/7. There is no manufacturers name on the engine tag. Is the manufacturers name cast anywhere on the motor? And what/where is MMD? THanks, James G.

My parents have run up on a 5 Ton wrecker near their home in Mississippi. They know the owner so one of my brothers went over to look at it. He said it looks just like mine, and they are both green, he is not much for details. Anyway my dad mentioned I was getting some chain clamps for my...

I have a single cylinder diesel genset that will not start. Turns over great but will not hit, it puts out a cloud of diesel vapor not smoke? I think one of the valves are stuck open? they seem to function perfectly when you turn the motor over but I can't actually see the valves move only the...

Someone had a post a week or so ago saying their is a special anti-freeze for HD Diesel engines? Since the 543 had every drop of fluid removed when I picked it up, the anti-freeze is brand new! Can I add the missing component or do I have to drain and start over??? James G.

Come spring I will be prepping and repainting the M543A2 to it's original colors and markings. Does anyone have any color photos of a factory fresh 543? I am looking for things like frame color, star locations and sizes, stenciled instructions, etc..... Thanks, James G.

Can I use two spare batteries with a cross over to 24 volts and run jumper cables to the in-truck two batteries to jump it off? Right now the two in-truck batteries will only make the stater go CLunk, Clunk. I would slave it off but my other running truck is 40 miles away. I don't want to...

My 5 ton only runs two batteries(m543) to keep the batteries from draining when not in use I am thinking about putting one of the the knob(dial) type disconnects on the crossover cable connecting the two batteries. If I do this, will this prevent the batteries from being drained by a short, or...

Who has access to LOGSA? I and several other SS members have Pioneer Tool Trailers, I have been looking for my hard copyof the manual for months! And here it is on LOGSA...but I need a password to access it! Anyway can some one look up the TM below and make some copies available to all of...

I have run up on a large towbar(300lbs/10 feet long) are both legs of the tow bar completely straight? This one has a slight bend about half way down the leg, is it damaged or is it built this way. The bend is in the non-lunnette leg. Thanks, James G.