GRATIOFLASH
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First off, I've enjoyed the forum here, and learned a lot after just a few weeks. I had a buddy buy an M35A3, and knew that I had to have one. Well, I might have a touch of the ole Napoleonic Complex, and I had to outdo him. I got to researching 5 tons, and checked out Craigslist to see what they were going for, how available they were,etc., in my area. I found an 08 rebuild, with trailer for a dang good price, and just couldn't pass it up. I bought this truck, without ever having driven one or worked on one. I farm, so I've been around and worked on tractors, combines, cotton pickers, semis, trackhoes, etc., my whole life, so I'm not fearful of operating/maintaining the truck. The truck drove great on the way home. I had about a 300 mile drive, part of the way through St Louis by the way, that was pleasant, but LOUD. Everything worked as it should, and I had zero problems for several weeks. On July 4th, my son and I were out cruising, and the truck just shutoff by itself. I restarted it, and it ran great, until I reached 2000 rpms on takeoff. Now, when the engine reaches 2000 rpms, it shuts down like clockwork. I can't figure it out. At first I figured it must be a fuel problem, but it runs fine if I don't reach 2000 rpms. It had a new fuel filter on it when I bought it. I checked the oil and coolant, and it's fine. I figure it's a safety shutdown. Probably something that you guys know about. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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