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That is not a problem that is specific to the A2s. The entire series suffers from what I believe was a failure in engineering. Check out the data plates on any M939 series truck...they will direct you NOT to use reverse in low range.

I've had trucks with both engines that I felt were really powerful. The point is, if you find a good running NHC250 or 6CTA8.3, you will be happy. I have an M925A2 that has serious power; many others I've had were slugs. I have an M934 that will kick your a** back in the seat when you hit the...

I believe they originally came out with the little inline filter and the spin on filter on the side of the block (they might have come out with only the spin on filter...I have not been able to confirm that with a guy I know who bought out BMY). Sometime later, the military decided that the...

PATRACY, I was going to post the same thing, but I was afraid that the "post police" (not the mods) would have jumped down my throat as though I was raining on the OP's parade. This situation is EXACTLY why people should generally get their trucks hauled home.

I have posted previously on this. I have taken multiple trucks to an Allison dealer/service center and they recommended Dextron III (admittedly it was multiple years ago so I guess that has changed) or Transynd (I opted against it because of the extra cost). I had 10W oil in my transmissions...

Nice acquisition, Chuck!

The guy who owns the CARQUEST near me told me that CARQUEST gives them incentives to move filters. They still make money even at the discount prices and CARQUEST kicks them back a little something extra to move the filters. Trust me, they aren't losing money on the sale. Someone just isn't...

This sounds like the sale that CARQUEST has twice a year by me. All filters during the sale are half price or better. I stock up big-time on their filters (Wix makes their filters). I bought so many that, honestly, I am not sure I'll ever use them all. :) The sale by me just ended; the next...

I understand you said that they'd rather swap in another engine, but make sure you tell them that a running take-out motor can be as cheap as $1,500. I believe John Appel was selling one for that price, but check with him to confirm it. While the NHC250 has its flaws, it is a good durable...

USSR, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Thanks, PORKYSPLACE! That was the poster.

I thought about fording one time but decided against it after I read about all the post-fording maintenance I would have had to do. RIFLEMAN makes a good point.

The first thing we all need to do is stop calling them rebuilt trucks. I know I have been guilty of this. Just the other night, when showing a friend my trucks, I caught myself several times referring to one of my RRAD trucks as rebuilt. Most of them...not all (some of the facilities appear to...

Hard to say, but it could be as simple as a fuel filter.

Here is a pic of my old M275A2. This truck eventually made its way to Kenny (RECOVERY4X4), too. This was a sweet running truck. I have never before heard a deuce scream like this one did. It was a whistler's whistler! The pic shows it as a non-turbo; John Winslow did the conversion for me (I...

Oh yeah...I meant to add this...don't buy a truck for the transmission (unless you want to do that)...go to one of the many guys parting trucks out on this list for a transmission.

Just curious how it happened? Was it flat towed or did a wrecker service fail to put the transfer case in neutral? I would hope that a professional wrecker company would know to put the t-case in neutral, but maybe not. Good luck!

The fuel filter you are referring to IS from the A0 and A1 series (and M809 series). As near as I can figure, BMY felt that the truck could use the small spin on filter that is mounted close to the motor on the driver's side along with the inline filter. I actually am not positive that the...

Check the speed rating on the tires. I assume from your post you are driving an M923, which would imply that it has 1100s on it, right? G177s? If so, they probably could handle the speed. I don't believe the super singles are rated for that kind of speed. I have seen on the sidewalls of the...

Cool that you got one. I had a guy who promised me one, so I passed on bidding when they came out, only to find that what he wanted to sell me at $10K turned into $25K for the power unit alone. I am not saying that price is not worth it, but I could have bid on them for less.