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Computers have any nomenclature on them? Looks like something from the early 90's with a 286 inside.

Oh that helps. Since GVM is still in business, send them the VIN and they should be able to help you with the original info on the axle. It’s not a military axle. You may need to find a junkyard that specializes in ag equipment. I used to maintain a Terragator fertilizer spreader with a...

Well it's a Rockwell. What is a gvm. Does this have sand color paint on it meaning it was transplanted from a MRAP derivative?

Maybe, but don't forget USMC drives these in salt water every day in training and the trucks come back for more every time.

That is white RTV and seems to been applied by the Army fleet-wide. Idea being protect the connections from corrosion.

Suggest you check the operation of the mechanically operated transmission modulator. Maybe getting stuck in WOT/kickdown.

Suggest you get a fire hose and flush the two frame rails out. Right now there is still mud and salt inside the rails which will cause corrosion. USMC has issues with this when fording from landing craft.

NO PART OUTS!!!! Jack has exactly the right idea, build up as many complete non-running, non-restored survivors as he can and sell for a good price. These were parts trucks long ago but not anymore. Too desirable as complete trucks.

Wow. This has to be one of very few old school surplus yards left in the United States.

Maybe the positive cable is loose. Starter is sealed up pretty good so I wouldn’t imagine sparks are coming from inside. It bolts up in the usual GM fashion. It’s heavy.

My thoughts on that are: diesel and water stay separate, so it doesn’t seem likely that the salt that is dissolved in the water will jump across liquids. However, whatever the water comes in contact with, say for instance the bottom of the fuel tank, will be subjected to brutal corrosion. All...

You will have to bring it to your local auto crimes unit on a trailer or tow truck etc.

Are the cab floors and rockers rusted out? Doesn’t look like it. Took me years of searching to find a perfect cab for my 715.

Suggest you pressure wash this truck stem to stern twice. Then spray components like the engine computer and alternator with something like WD40, there are better sprays available for protection however.

Yup that makes sense. For light electrical loads you could use the existing 12 volt power stud near the glowplug solenoid.

They call those “dzus”. I vaguely remember having to squeeze or pry them into the hole.

I would check out that 3 switch remote start panel in the engine compartment, maybe the switch is full of salt water allowing continuity all the time.

The scenario that everyone is worried about is that WHILE YOU ARE SOMEWHERE ELSE, a family member will try to solve an issue that may arise and FLIP THE MAIN ON. If a lineman sees your backfeed setup, he will become infuriated, pull your meter, report you to the local government permit office...

Lets Be Complete Doofuses is basically what S&S and Leece Neville were thinking when they put that system on FMTVs. Load Battery Control Device

My opinion is those solenoids are damaged by salt water. Bypass them for diagnostic purposes.