Hi from another new guy with M931A1

[8madjack]

Just wanted to drop in and say thanks, this place is full of awesome information! I recently made a deal to buy a m931a1 with a flat bed on it. Just kinda stumbled accross it, pristine truck and a good deal. I wanted a deuce since I got to drive one when I was in the USAF and the 5 ton just seemed even better!

I've been educating myself here and downloaded the manuals and have been reading the -10. I also read about the panic stop issue and the ABS, that is a little concerning, but my main use other than putting around on occasion is as a fire and utility truck on my property. I'll put a water tank and pump on it during the fire season. An RV box on the back seems real tempting for a future project too I must admit.

I really appreciate the cautions and notes that you guys discuss as I want to enjoy the beast without killing myself or anyone else.

I was also curious if anyone did a home fix for the possibility of loss of steering with engine power loss, maybe a mechanical steering box retrofit? Maybe it's not a big concern if used in the right parameters...

 

[ageregunner]

Welcome from PA.

 

[603hellmutt]

Welcome from NH!

 

[m109a2]

Welcome 8madjack,You buy whatever you want. It is your American right.What steered me away from the 900 series was a deuce,A mulifuel,Ten tires,No computer,No ctis,no chauffeurs license.AKA a mans truck.Boy did I make a lot of guys mad.Al

 

[Cape Coastie]

Welcome mad jack from Cape Cod. Get to know your truck and drive it accordingly and carefully. With it being an A1 no ctis to worry about. Have fun. I do in mine.

 

[Tracer]

Welcome aboard from Nevada.

 

[98G]

I used to live in Grizzly Flat....


Your truck should have ABS. Got an ABS light present on the dash?

 

[MtnSnow]

Welcome from Utah and getting the Big Green Iron into your blood!

 

[Scar59]

Welcome from Kentucky. Congrats on your new truck. Source a hard copy of the operator's manual and read it. Keep it in the truck for reference. Drive it conversantly to avoid the panic stop. Has the engine oil filter canister been modified to the spin on filter? If not , I have them listed in the classified.

 

[wreckerman893]

Welcome to the 5 ton club where everything is heavier and harder to get to.

 

[8madjack]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

I don't have the truck yet, it'll be a couple of weeks so I'll let you know about the ABS. It did have some refurb placards on it, I'll have the details soon.

I printed out the manual and am about 1/2 way through it, I'll keep A copy will be in the truck and I thought about making a checklist for pre and post just like we had on aircraft.

I'll know about the oil filter when I get it, and that sounds good scar 59. I have an old crawler loader tractor with a canister filter so I'm familiar with them.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Welcome, and do please post up some pictures of your acquisition.

 

[AZK9]

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[8madjack]

I apologize, I just realized that I somehow posted in the wrong Forum I thought I posted in the new guy introduction area. Feel free to move this.

I moderate on another Forum so I know this can be irritating.

 

[8madjack]

Yes, it has ABS and the sticker in the window, also developed a leak in the l axle seal driving home. I did the boots and left axle seal already with a friends help.

 

[8madjack]

 

[74M35A2]

(power) steering is quickly restored if you shift to N and hold the starter in the crank position, especially if already rolling forward. I have done it numerous times when running out of fuel for various reasons. Most starters especially 24v are rated for a 20 second continuous engagement time without damage, so you can just do it when steering is needed, and release it on the straights, until you are at a safe stop zone.

Keeping fuel in the tank to a known good level in addition to a properly working abs system should alleviate the concern for the most part.

Cool ride. You could probably sell a bunch of those light attachment bars here if you made it yourself.

 

[8madjack]

good to know, I didn't, but it is well within my capabilities. and thanks for the tip, that's good.

 

[8madjack]

I like the shortened beds a lot, I might make sides for this one that look like the military bed, every bed I've seen is half way cross country and/ or $$$