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I am thinking of taking my 5 ton up into the mountains, I have about a mile drive into my cabin where the snow can get pretty deep, right now there's about 18 inches on the ground. Does anyone have any experience driving these trucks in deep snow? I'd hate to get stuck as I think she'd be there...

This is probably a really stupid question but here goes. I drive my 5 ton out of the mountains of WY to my home in UT in the fall and then back to WY in the spring. I noticed today that the Port of Entrys call for all vehicles over 10,000# must stop at the port of entry. I must have missed the...

I am in the process of replacing all the belts on my 5 Ton with a Cummins NHC 250 engine. I got all of them off except 1. The belt from the crank to the waterpump has no adjustment and I can't figure out how this comes off/on. I looked at the manual but it appears mine is a bit different than...

I have read TM 9-2320-260-10 winch section and read numerous posts on the subject. Since the winch can obviously cause lots of damage if used improperly I want to make sure I have a good understanding prior to using it. Are there any other TM articles that are more detailed in winch...

I was cranking my 5 ton yesterday trying, just for a couple of 5-10 second cranks to get her going in the cold when the starter quit cranking and now just makes a high pitched noise. Im pretty sure the starter is not engaging and is just free wheeling. The batteries are fully charged, are there...

I have a few questions I hope someone can help me with. I have a 5 ton that I have been working on and there are a few things I'd like to add if its possible. Does anyone know of a snow plow kit that can be installed? I have places for accessories on the side of my truck, the drivers side...

I was searchign for a good coolant filter for an NHC250 5 ton but all I can find are filters for the deuce, would these filters be the same? Anyone have a good NAPA or Cummins part number fior a filter? Any help is appreciated!

I appreciate the info that people give me when asking for part numbers or other information so I thought Id share a few that I have gotten so far. I have the Cummins NHC 250 in my 5 ton. These were good numbers as of today, Cummins was not able to reference some of the numbers I got from search...

I brought my 5 ton down from the mountains today, through Wy on my way to Utah. On the highway, going up hills my truck will not maintain good speed. I had to drop to 3rd at one point and was doing about 25. Is this normal? With all the low gears/power I thought Id be able to maintain 50 going...

Does anyone have the part numbers for the oil/fule filters for a Cummins NHC250 on a 5 ton? I have found the following info: Oil, from Cummins: LF670 Filter and 33092 Adapter are these numbers correct? I cant find the fuel though, any info is appreciated!

Wheres the best place to pick up a starter for an M809 5 Ton with a NHC250 Cummins? I thought my betteries were bad but it looks like its the starter, it barely turns over. Any info is appreciated.

I was told by a friend of mine that WD-40 will get a diesel started and works as well as ether without the potential problems, has anyone else ever heard of this? I'm leary of trying it but I really hate using ether.

Whats the recommended engine oil for the Cummins NHC 250 in winter months? I live in the lower elevations of Utah so getting down to zero would be a rarity. In my powerstroke per the dealer I use 15W40 in summer and 10W30 in the winter. Any advice is appreciated.

I have a 5 Ton with a Cummins NHC 250 engine in it and it has a few issues starting when it gets cold. I keep it up in the high mountains of WY so it can get pretty cold up there. I did purchase a block heater that I will install this fall when I bring it back down for the winter. The question I...