M816 stuck in Groom, TX

[Castle Bravo]

Well, my buddy is stranded in Groom, TX with his M816 5 ton wrecker.

Basically, he got a hole in the oil pan. His plan right now is to try and JB weld the hole closed. If that won't work, he'll try to get it welded.

I'm posting this to see if anybody is in or around Groom, or Amarillo that either might be able to help, or at least can provide temporary storage if need be.

Thanks.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

I would, but too far. Best of luck!

 

[NDT]

I assume he has determined how the hole happend and it does not involve rods, etc . . . JB weld is great stuff, he is on the right track with that, just fishplate patch the hole by an inch or so all around and it should hold forever.

 

[rat4spd]

A little caulk and a self tapping screw would plug it if it's not that big.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Stranded in Groom is useful, but what direction is he headed once he leaves there??

He's too far out of San Angelo for me to be helpful at this point.

Please keep us posted.

 

[Castle Bravo]

Westbound to Phoenix.

 

[Castle Bravo]

He got it welded up and got back on the road. Spending the night in Amarillo.

 

[Desert Deuce]

That's good news Matt. Give me a call when you get a chance.

 

[Castle Bravo]

Here is the welded oil pan.

 

[wsucougarx]

I sure hope the rest of his trip is good to go! I would be curious to know what kind of MPG he's getting and what his fuel bill is when he arrives home

 

[WyoDeuce]

Thats one heck of a hole. What happened?

 

[JAYHAWK 1962]

If you need some help around albuquerque try getting ahold of me. I CAN PM YOU MY PHONE #

 

[Castle Bravo]

Thats one heck of a hole. What happened?

The winch driveshaft gave out and smacked a hole in the oil pan.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Dang Aux Shafts Can't live with them, can't winch without them

Glad to hear the repair has been accomplished.

... Do I here Willie Nelson singing, "On the road again..."

 

[Castle Bravo]

Forgot to update this - Buddy got home. Wreckers are cool. More to follow.