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  1. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    Kenny, aka Slick, there is no such thing as a stupid question unless you are on the "Gee" where there is:"G503.com Message Forums: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About WWII Military Vehicles, Jeeps, and more." :lol: The pin is reversible. AMGeneral, the trailer is in good condition. I...
  2. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    Sounds great, I'm glad it made a difference. Maybe it's time for me to check mine. Jeff PS: the 25 ton low boy is here at my place. John and I are in that one together. Did he ask you for pictures of your Mack tractor?
  3. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    The cranking time is excessive but I'd still argue the power is not unusual. One basic thing I found early on with my wrecker is it requires four HOT batteries for a quick start. It seemed like it was cranking at a reasonable rpm but would struggle to start at low/cool ambient temps but all...
  4. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    Hmmmmmmmmm, what size tires do you have? You should have 12.00X20s which I don't have here to get a diameter measurement. Fifth gear should be .78:1 and the rears should be 6.443:1 and I measure about 41" diameter on the 11.00s on my M816. At 2000rpm on the engine you are turning approximately...
  5. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    The PTG pump is not exernally adjustable and that is why I was asking if you had changed the spring and fuel button. It was my understanding that the spring controls the governed speed and the button sets the fuel rate. In the pdf drawing Ron posted they are located under the cover shaped like a...
  6. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    Mine was very difficult to start in the cold untill I added a block heater. As far as power, I don't know, seems like the pump needs to be turned up more. The stock primary fuel filter is prone to pull air at the o-ring. Jeff
  7. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    So has your truck always been under powered or has it lost power since you've owned it? Jeff
  8. TacticalTruck

    M816 power questions

    Are you guys running stock springs and fuel buttons in your injection pumps? I picked up a purple sping and a #18 fuel button but I haven't had a chance to put them in. My M816 just keeps 53mph on the flat. Jeff
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