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    Newer model 5 ton dump truck can it be towed

    Looking at a newer model 5 ton with with automatic trans . I’m not familiar with these . Is transfer case separate like older ones ? Can this truck be towed without hurting trans if transfer case is in neutral ?
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    M51 air cleaner setup to m35 ?

    The 1969 setup has a weird big in one end and smaller on one end hose setup $96 snd bunch of other rubber boots $80 worth . And my big metal air filter housing has rotted latches $40 each . I have a parts truck m35 with fairly new rubber boots on its whole intake system .
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    M51 air cleaner setup to m35 ?

    Hi . Has anyone swapped over the air intake system from the old M51 trucks to the later m35 setup mounted to firewall under hood ? Is there any reason not to ?
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    Changing Louisiana title from "Offroad Use Only"

    Did you get your title fixed ? I was one of the guys who fought to get this bill passed . The Offroad title will convert just like normal title . There is a form you sign and get notarized stating you will keep minimum safety devices . Seatbelts .
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    M51 wheel stud sizes ?

    All I’m asking is if anyone knows the original size and thread pitch of stock m51 wheel studs . With this info I can figure out what special lug nuts I need to get . Guess I will take a lug nut off and check it with tap to figure out
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    M51 wheel stud sizes ?

    rims has been replaced but studs appears to be original that’s why I’m asking for original stud size and pitch . Cause front original nuts are not correct for my wheels . It’s because of the stud aligned verses hub alignment. They installed hub centered front wheels and the holes are to big for...
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    M51 wheel stud sizes ?

    My truck has had wheel replaced with around style rims . I’m trying to figure out the wheel stub sizes and thread pitch . And is front studs same size as rear ? I know we have left hand and right hand threads correct ?
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    M51 - 24 volt charging route

    So far yes . I have not had time to track down why it’s not getting 27 volts to gauge or back to battery . With all this rain don’t get lot of time
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    M51 - 24 volt charging route

    There are two wires on generator. One large one and one small one . Truck not running large one has 24 volts . Running it has 27 volts . Did not check small one .
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    M51 - 24 volt charging route

    So not getting charging at batteries. I have 27.58 at post on back of generator . So tracing wire it goes into harness and looks like maybe into a silver box on for wall ? Looks like the smaller wire from 24 side of batteries might go into that box as well ? Hard to tell they all wrapped up in...
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    M51 5 ton keep getting black oily moisture out air tank

    Thanks for info . Brakes have a brake line broke I have to fix today . And so from there on what else on brake system I need to do . A unexpected fuel return line broke yesterday evening due to rust . Truck is rusty . I need to change the like from tank to filters now as preventive maintence .
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    M51 5 ton keep getting black oily moisture out air tank

    Compressor pumps up pretty fast . Lots of stuff I find says this truck was overhauled on 1980s
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    M51 5 ton keep getting black oily moisture out air tank

    Guess title says it all . This old truck had been sitting for few months but previous owner was using it some . Don’t think he ever drained the petcock on bottom of tank just one they rigged up on front side which is mid way . So I keep draining and draining and keep getting back oily moisture...
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    Behr or Rustoleum for dash?

    I have painted equipment using rustoleum and I used tractor supply brand equipment paint hardner in the rustoleum. Makes it dry faster and harder . Used acetone to thin it for spraying
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    M51 Dump Bed Operation?

    That was what he quoted me over the phone .
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    M51 Dump Bed Operation?

    I need a tailgate also but shipping was like $500 from Oshkosh. I thought we coyld Not put trucks in gear and move with pto engaged ?
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    Differences between 2.5 and 5 ton sheetmetal ?

    So cab and doors are same . Wonder why fenders and front sheetmetal different ? Is frame longer in front ? Are the multi fuel engines and radiators same ?
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    M51 5 ton pto case

    I’ll let ya know but need to get truck up and going before then . Thanks
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    M51 5 ton pto case

    Was about to order one of these and add my back drive on it but a local guy finally got back with me and he has one off a 5 ton dump . I’ll let y’all know if he comes thru . Thanks
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    1941 Bren Carrier, Type 1

    Someone found it on Facebook out of Michigan . Was in a barn for many years . Guy said his dad had bought it and drove it how like 40 miles like 20 plus years ago at least . Lol
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