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  1. jcappeljr

    M916- 12v or 24 volts ?

    Is a M916 12 or 24 volt? The batteries are hooked up 24 volt and it has a slave connection.But I thought I read it was 12 volt.
  2. jcappeljr

    M916 tractor to dump conversion

    I picked up my M916 tractor monday,after getting her running.I decided to change it over to a dump since it could be more useful to my excavating business.Here are some pics I will post more when I put the bed on.The winch is for sale.$1500...
  3. jcappeljr

    Picked up my M916 today.

    Finally got my M916 home today.After checking all the fluids and drilling the ignition switch,a old square style john deere key fits in.I hooked up the slave cables and she fired up.I did have to screw in the screw on the IP for it to start.I bought the truck as towed to lot,So I was glad she...
  4. jcappeljr

    M916 question??

    I just won a M916 out of Ft. Meade,does anyone know the distance from the back of the cab to the back of the frame? Also the distance from the back of the winch to the back of the frame..
  5. jcappeljr

    M817 dump-excavator

    Here is some pics from the job today,Had to clean out a sediment pond.
  6. jcappeljr

    Need 250 cummins injector pump

    I think the IP went out of my M817 ,it wont even try to start when you put the fuel line coming from the fuel filter into a can of fuel.I even tried screwing in the fuel selinoid screw.
  7. jcappeljr

    Parting out deuce-south PA.

    Hey guys,I picked up a deuce today it runs and drives good but sheetmetal is rough.I think i am going to use some some of the parts and sell the rest.It is a soft top,no winch,has heater,good glass ,new passenger door.Call with needs.410-808-5227 JOHN
  8. jcappeljr

    Appel's M818 Conversion

    Appel's M818 Conversion Here are some pics of the truck. I finally got it finished. I shortened a duece bed and the troop seats by 28". I like how it turned out.
  9. jcappeljr

    Need 5 ton front wheel bearing part #s

    Does anybody have the part #s for a 800 series front axle inner,outter wheel bearings also bearing race and wheel seal #s.Does anybody know if the back are the same as the front.Also need a lower radiator hose part # for a 800 series 250 cummins.THANKS,JOHN.
  10. jcappeljr

    816 wrecker boom height?????

    Does anyone know what the max. height the boom is when fully extended? And max.reach when fully extended?? THANKS..JOHN
  11. jcappeljr

    M816-no brakes??

    Hey guys,My brakes werent working on the wrecker ,after bleeding them several times and no luck. I rebuilt the master cylinder today,still the padal goes to the floor,even after I rebuilt the master cylinder and bled the brakes.Any suggestions,could it be the airpack.
  12. jcappeljr

    First 109 Camper Outing

    Hey guys ....... Finally got the camper done. Took it along w/my 5ton bobbed and sons duece bobbed to Buck Motorsport outing. Here are pics of the overnight trip.
  13. jcappeljr

    Appels bobbed 5 ton

    Hey guys ..... here is some pics of my 5 ton i just finished today. I still need to mount mud flaps on the rear and minor adjustments on other things...... alot easier than a deuce.
  14. jcappeljr

    WTB-5 ton winch cable in PA.

    Need some winch cable for my 5 ton,would be nice if someone has some close to southern PA.
  15. jcappeljr

    5 ton sprag question???

    Hey guys I am puzzled.I removed my rear driveshaft from my m818 because I am bobbing it.When I went to move forward with the front driveshaft it wouldnt move.It backed up fine,but would only move forward if I kept going from forward to reverse.You can hear the air shift when going from first to...
  16. jcappeljr

    Wrecker running and painted

    Hey guys........Here are some pics of my wrecker I picked up in Richmond. I repainted it tan. Truck was originally green at on time, but it would have been too hard to paint it back to green. This is the only tan truck in my fleet. I guess I will get used to it.
  17. jcappeljr

    generator 1or2???

    I know this is a commonly asked question,which generator is#1 and which is #2.thanks,JOHN
  18. jcappeljr

    Wrecker Data Plates Wanted

    Does anybody know where I can get some replacement data plates?Some of mine are faded or painted over.
  19. jcappeljr

    WTB-whiffle tree+ towbar for wrecker

    Hey guys, Does anybody know were I can buy a wiffle tree and towbar for my 816 wrecker.I am trying to gather all the things that are missing from my wrecker. THANKS,JOHN.
  20. jcappeljr

    WTB-winch chains/hooks

    I need 3 winch chains with hooks,if anybody has some let me know,also how much.thanks,JOHN.
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