Driving the 8x8

[cranetruck]

Added a few miles to the odo today driving the 8x8 in a nearby field.
My son Adrian and I took turns.
Shifting from first to second was very smooth and it really took off after shifting...lots of power. The automatic shifts at 2,800 rpm.
I had some problems with the fuel pressure due to the extra fuel strainer and one check valve even some air so the filters had to be bled frequently.
Adrian's reaction, "badass and fast".

 

[M1075]

Wow, beautiful pics. Those were a long time coming! Definitely worth the wait.

 

[Flea]

What muffler did you end up using for that beast? Looks great! What's left to do before registering and getting it on the road?

 

[cranetruck]

The muffler is an original issue, the one used while in service, it's a Donaldson, posted info some time ago.
I still have one fuel tank to install and from today's experience, some better valves (=higher flow factor) in the dual tank system.
The tires are not the best either, but that thing is a blast to drive!

 

[steelsoldiers]

Congrats Bjorn. You have certainly put in the time and effort in that restoration. Job well done!

 

[Djfreema]

Looks like 8 tons of fun! What kind of boost pressure readings did you get?

 

[cranetruck]

Boost? Heck I was too exited to simply drive it.
I did look at the tach to check the rpm at which it shifted, though, I'll pay more attention to the gauges next time. The steering was effortless and the brakes easily locked up the rear tires on the gravel road (not much load).

 

[FSBruva]

Wow... that thing looks fantastic... and the backdrop doesn't hurt the pics, either.

Can't wait to see it on the highway!! I'm sure your usual habit of excellent data capture while driving will help us all understand what a cool truck that is!!!

Matt

 

[halftrack]

Looks awesome. It brings me back to the Cold War days.

 

[cranetruck]

Looks awesome. It brings me back to the Cold War days.

Right, they were used in Germany, hauling the Pershing 1A missile for more than 12 years. Mine came from the training battalion at Ft Sill.

 

[rmgill]

So Bjorn, when are you gonna find one of these trailers?

 

[WillWagner]

WOW, good to see it drive! I can imagine the thrill it was, wish I could hear the beast. Congrats on a great job bringing it back to life, it has come a long way. Get any video of it?

 

[cranetruck]

So Bjorn, when are you gonna find one of these trailers?

Ryan, the 757 was used with the 1A version, the Pershing 2 needed the 10-ton tractor (MAN or HEMTT).

Only a few left on display....maybe I can borrow one.

 

[cranetruck]

WOW, good to see it drive! I can imagine the thrill it was, wish I could hear the beast. Congrats on a great job bringing it back to life, it has come a long way. Get any video of it?

Thanks Will. Having a 200 hp engine as a driving buddy, revving at 2,800 rpm is a thrill for sure. There is a lot of whine from the fan...The turbo can only be heard from the outside on the exhaust side when it's spooling down.

 

[hippiedude]

Good job on your truck !!!!!Looks real good driving through the feild.......That is a cool MV... Tim

 

[Flea]

Since you're sitting right beside the engine (practically), how is the noise factor inside the cab?

 

[FreightTrain]

sweet!I want one now!

 

[area52]

So when is the "float" testing gonna take place!?!

Nice looking truck.

 

[bbf]

that is a sweet looking truck

 

[cranetruck]

Since you're sitting right beside the engine (practically), how is the noise factor inside the cab?

Actually not as bad as it may appear, the exhaust pipe is further away than it is on the deuce. The engine has a more mellow sound (compared to the deuce multifuel), but the fan noise is very pronounced.

Area52, only the cargo version floats.