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Looks good, what is the number under "US AIR FORCE"? The two digit number is the year the truck was acquired by the Air Force. What does the dash data plate say? Could have been a fire truck or line repair truck V17A-MTQ, but is the M34 type single wheel chassis like you say.

The 820 is like a 602 that grew up. Same OHV configuration. I believe that your crash truck is the only military vehicular use of that engine. I'm sure the engine had numerous civilian applications.

Yup he had dozens, each painted a different color to identify the trade that used it.

Splitting that transfer open and repairing it is very difficult. Most people just find a good takeout. That engine is 820 cubic inches and I think 300 hp.

Sam Werner, now passed on, of Tracy City TN told me those were made by the TVA so the trailers could be used for tools.

You are correct, the O11A used the T138 transfer, same as military 5 tons 1950 to 1980. If you do not have power going through it with high or low range firmly engaged, something is wrong inside and internal repair is required. The air cylinders control the engagement of the front axle. Does...

They came with AMC 304 V8's as an option.

The Crismon military vehicles book documents CJ-5s used as rear echelon support vehicles.

Bikeman, is there enough room to reach over the seat and fiddle with the straps holding the tools being as how the seat does not fold forward in the Dodges?

880s never had 'em. Was on Chevy's to do list though!

Caiman MRAP wheel will work on FMTVs, just need 40 rather pricy special lug nuts. (Thread here on this) These wheels have not been sold gov't surplus that I know of, they came from the two scrapyards that cut up BAE's stock of undelivered Caimans after the drawdown.

You guessed wrong.

You have to be careful what tires you run. Super singles with cracked or weather checked sidewalls are a blowout waiting to happen. Get some new Goodyear MVT 395's from your state surplus agency for best results.

Yes me too.

Thanks for posting! Looks like mid 50's production of export trucks, notice the non-24 volt components. Cab drop looks like a girl? Kinda crude assembly line, notice the wooden work platforms and the roller and slat conveyors.

I prefer to burn the cross out of the u-joint prior to pressing or beating out the cups. That way you are only fighting one frozen cup at a time.

Keep plugging away at it, finish it one day, then enjoy it for the rest of your life. These vehicles are a labor of love, not a source of profit. Your 9 to 5 is for that. You are upside down on it but we all end up that way.

All 4x4s will bind up when you go around a curve on pavement with the front and rear axles locked together. Even my grocery getter Ford Escape will bind up in 4x4 lock.

Remove the batteries and terminals and wire wheel all the electrical connections.

Welcome and good luck with your Stude. Post up what Herc parts you need and the hive here will try to point the way.