M656 questions

[jegjr]

I own a M656 5 ton 8x8 and have been having a terrible time tyring to find any information on it. I am hoping some people here might be able to help me out.

First question, does anyone know what kind of Rockwell axles are used on this vehicle? It does have a Rockwell plate on it but I have not been able to cross reference them with any documentation on the net.

Second, it does have the LDS-465-2 but the electronic fuel cutoff solendoid is not working...any ideas on where to find a replacement?

I am sure that I will have more questions as I dig into this monster.

Thanks in advance for any knowledge you can impart.

 

[Recovry4x4]

jegir, find a copy of the second edition of the Standard Catalog of Military Vehicles. There's some info on it there. Another source of information is a guy named Tom Bauer out of MD. I don't have a current email for Tom but he had one and did quite a nice job on the resto. I rode in it and it was nice. As far as parts not too many suppliers advertise the M656, M757 and M791 but I would get a subscription to Military Vehicles Magazine and start calling dealers. There are parts out there.

 

[G744]

One big Ford there. Production was very limited, around 500 or so.

IMHO, the axles are side-loaders very similar to those in a lot of garbage trucks.

ddg

 

[williamh]

is that the 8X8 with pressurized side panels .. can float ???? should have a automatic transmission ... will only do about 45mph. !!

 

[red devils dude]

thats one cool truck, is there any markings on the fuel cutoff solendoid?

 

[Stretch44875]

Found a image of the m656, I didn't know what one looked like. Site says they are amphibious with a swimming kit.
Dennis

 

[emmado22]

I know where there are about 10-12 Cargo GOERS outside of Ft Hood. Last time I checked, they were for sale. Check the "salvage Yard" thread for a guy named Sammy Kude in Kempner TX. Only a few hours from ya.

 

[williamh]

there was one here in san diego for a while .. it belonged to a friend of mine and i got to play with it ... lots of fun .. and it will float ... the guy that bought it , had it painted and the rims chromed , he would take people out onto the bay !!

it had a allison automatic transmission ...but would only do about 45mph. lots of fun to drive .. a real head turner !!

 

[jegjr]

Thanks to all for the information! I have already made some great contacts who have help point me in the right directions. This is a great board and I look forward to more posts. Happy Holidays!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Here's the -34 manual on Ebay, right price too!
http://cgi.ebay.com/MILITARY-MANUAL...yZ104025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[M1075]

I think I know a guy with one. Please specify which parts you need and I'll check to see if the vehicle is same.

 

[jegjr]

another quick question...the manuals specify "OE 10" for the transmition oil and power steering oil. Anyone know what this equals in todays oils?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Well, OE 30 is 30wt engine oil so It would seem that they're requiring 10wt engine oil.

 

[red devils dude]

holy 10wt is hard to find I use it for machining.

 

[73m819]

10 wt oil, is the same as hyd. oil with out the extra additives