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Check the following:
All 3 soft fuel lines for cracks
Visually check for wetness on fuel filter and fuel/water separator
Remove separator bowl and inspect plastic bowl for cracks, fatigue, etc as well as condition of o-ring
If able, prime the fuel system with no more than 5 psi of air and...
You have to have a sales tax exemption form on file otherwise they will hit you with tax to cover their end in case you don't file for title and thus skip paying tax.
Those trucks have set a looooong time even though the red X's look relatively fresh. Expect them not to run and be a project before they (if they) ever see the road. Time is the enemy here and lack of fluids didn't help the situation.
They added those upgrades in 07'. Of all the A1R models it seems the 05' ("buyback" A0 upgraded to A1R trucks) are the roughest and WTEC-III, 06' they got the basics down, and 07'+ they standardized all the upgrades. I'm sure the cut of dates between production batches very too.
How did the test drive go?
There's a lot of good info in this thread and none of it should scare you. They're machines like anything else with an engine but way cooler of course! Drive a few, ask questions, and enjoy the hobby. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you're wanting a second...
Yes, I painted a deuce once that was a full inside and out job. The heat didn't affect it as much as fluid seepage which got under the paint. With the fan constantly blowing and the block surface hot it eventually peeled. Nature of the beast.
I don't want to spoof my chances of landing another yet.. but it does show:
Limited Function Check (DLA Engine)
The engine could not be started.
Also there was no video to attempt to crank or start it.
The one minor gripe I have is I won two trucks same day, location, event, and and...
Joined the 7 ton club and got my first one in this week. Super clean "non-runner" that needed batteries and fuel to start. :rolleyes: It was missing the center instrument cluster but would have started and ran without it. Serpentine belt was for an A/C equipped truck and needs the turret cover...
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...