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  1. 74M35A2

    M939 Jake Brake and Allison Questions

    Will is a bad a$$. No brake pads in the trans, but you probably mean clutch discs. You can compression brake with an unlocked converter, it is just not as effective, but will still supply some additional braking power. Yes, converter locks up partially through 2nd gear, and stays that...
  2. 74M35A2

    Simp's M923 Big Cam Repower

    Does that mean you have to drive backwards?
  3. 74M35A2

    Simp's M923 Big Cam Repower

    Don't blow up Truck of the Year.
  4. 74M35A2

    M927 as a Food Truck? Looking for advice

    Frame rail height is pretty high, and even more-so if you go to single tires. Possibly you can make that work given the looks of your custom config box w/steps. Unicorn to expect 100k miles out of tires, but they are not all that expensive to replace. What are we making? Tacos, pizza, corn-dogs?
  5. 74M35A2

    M932A2 Big Fuel Filter Questions

    Agree with both. Carry a spare small spinner (ha ha), and the large frame one is sized so it never has to be changed again when using known good fuel.
  6. 74M35A2

    Which 5 TON is the best option for a toy?

    I’m with sand’s opinion on off-roading. Have a winch truck and bring friends with winch trucks. Not or sure if there is a worth category in this, but M939’s have seemingly doubled in value across a 5 year window, though not sure that will stay, drop, or continue to rise.
  7. 74M35A2

    8.3 belt tensioner problems

    If the pin is correct as mentioned, then they may have used the wrong belt (too long), they may have it routed incorrectly, or they may be using an accessory with non-stock pulley diameter or placement, such as an aftermarket alternator.
  8. 74M35A2

    Which 5 TON is the best option for a toy?

    I don’t like the cab-over look, and wanted top freeway speed. My M925a2 does 67mph all day long, 100% stock. Love the winch, CTIS, and turbo. Correct, turning radius licks. Oh well. It’s not a Honda Civic. Fun to hear other stories though.
  9. 74M35A2

    Utilizing M925 stock hydraulics

    I will. Not going to be cheap, but it is something I have wanted to do since I got the truck.
  10. 74M35A2

    Utilizing M925 stock hydraulics

    I am also totally on board with the rear hydro winch. Bought one, have not installed yet. Will do once dump hoist goes on. Plan to trash the mechanical spool valve in exchange for 24vdc solenoid valves so I can stand out front of the truck and wind the winch up myself, rather than it being a...
  11. 74M35A2

    8.3L Cummins from an excavator

    I’d like to have one, maybe 8.9L version, hooked to a 13 speed Roadranger, with Jakes and a polished turbo compressor housing. That be fly.
  12. 74M35A2

    8.3L Cummins from an excavator

    How much are they asking for the engine? Don’t be one-sided and just take. Nobody’s going to steal it from you. I already have one homeless one. Ha!
  13. 74M35A2

    8.3L Cummins from an excavator

    Lots of choices @ $5k, mine is less. How much are they asking for that engine, and can they demo it to run before purchase?
  14. 74M35A2

    8.3L Cummins from an excavator

    Not sure. I just dabble in clean good running used ones.
  15. 74M35A2

    8.3L Cummins from an excavator

    OK. That’s an EFI engine, known as an ISC if 8.3L. They start and run great, and are self contained. I am preparing to do the same. Was the excavator 24 volt? Likely. ECM on it is selectable between 12v and 24v. Electric lift pump on it would need to be switched to 24v if it is 12v, or run...
  16. 74M35A2

    8.3L Cummins from an excavator

    Not enough info given to answer your question. Pics of the engine and description of what remains in/of the truck would help.
  17. 74M35A2

    Pulled the trigger on a M923- what next?

    Congrats !!!
  18. 74M35A2

    recent problem with Wolverine Technologies LLC

    Yes he is at fault. But, what kind of alternator did you buy for $1150?
  19. 74M35A2

    M925A2 Front Winch Broke under load

    Send me your fuel pump, we’ll weld that up at the same time.
  20. 74M35A2

    M925A2 Front Winch Broke under load

    At this point, if the threads are knarfed, see if you can drill tap to next size up, metric or inch. Then, regardless, switch it to full depth engagement studs which have been Loc-Tite'd in, now that it is weak and been pulled out once. Then re-attach with thick flat washers and nyloc nuts...
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