Member Broke Down, SC

[shenkmen]

Nicely done fellas'. I can't wait to break down near you guys!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Anyone have contact info for Joe Trapp? He's a really good guy too and his little excavator might be able to lift the engine. I know he would help if he were available.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Ferro...when I finally got to meet you at the GA Rally, I decided you were a good troop as you had already helped another SS member getting there.

Now all I can say is that you have proved to be an OUTSTANDING troop.

If SS had an "Outstanding Troop of the Year Award", I would nominate you in a New York Minute...(That's really fast according to MB).

This one's for you Ferro:

I am in full agreement with this. As I said earlier, next year at the GA Rally Adam and Angie will eat free as I will be paying. Way above and beyond but kinda what I expect from a good number of the Steel Soldiers members.

 

[bigugh20]

PM me Mitch's address if you guys still need a hand getting that engine down. I live just outside Charleston and don't at all mind heading over to lend a hand.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Yes, come on up Craig, and I'll see you there Mike. I'll PM it to you or Mitch might PM you straight.

Kenny, you don't have to do that, just lending a hand... I'm just proud to be a member of this 'fraternity'.

 

[doghead]

Is there anyone reading this thread, that has done a 6.5 from Humvee to CUCV swap?

Anything not obvious, that they will need to know/do?

 

[Ferroequinologist]

humvee 6.5 to CUCV

But yes, any advice?

Phil was planning to install it into his truck anyway, the timetable just got moved up!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Is there anyone reading this thread, that has done a 6.5 from Humvee to CUCV swap?

Anything not obvious, that they will need to know/do?

Oil pan will be close. Depending on the front springs, may need to drop the bump stops just a fraction.

 

[Towman2277]

I have a truck (10-ton Rollback) headed to Columbia, SC to pick up a large genset for our local Caterpillar shop. I made my shop guys load a "pristine" 6.5 humvee engine (crated) that I received awhile back from GL swapping, so worse xase scenario, if ya need a back-up engine, message me on here or pm me for my number, so I can arrange to have it dropped off to you. It's rare that I look on here and find someone I can actually help, so if needed, let me know!

 

[MitchG]

PM sent Ferro.

 

[jwaller]

hmmwv eng into a cucv will require an oil pan, oil pump and pickup change, as well as glow plug, and depending on type of hmmwv eng, possibly water pump and backing plate swap. it is pretty easy stuff. if you can swap the eng then you can do this stuff too.

My hmmwv has a cucv engine in it. with the parts swapped you can never tell.

I have an engine lift at my shop off exit 55a if you want to go get it then your free to use it.

 

[Stonepicker1]

I went to NAPA and picked up a gasket kit, RTV, oil and filter, and a 6.2 flywheel.

I'm at Mike Michaelski right now.

 

[Stonepicker1]

FERRO is on his way. Looks like we will be at Michs around 6pm

 

[ranchhopper]

I put a 6.5 in a 1009 oil pan misses the front axle by 1-2 inches if you use the stock IP on the humvee engine its 24 volts. I ran a wire from the positive bus bar on the firewall to a toggle switch to activate the solonoid in the IP.The bracket the throttle linkage on the IP is shorter on the 6.5 you will have to use the one from the original engine too.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Thanks everyone for thr info.

Getting on highway 6 now. ETA about 6:20

 

[SCSG-G4]

Stonepicker1 is taking pics, but has no way of uploading them right now. As of 7pm, he, his son PJ, and Craig are taking the truck apart to pull the old engine, while Adam and Mitch are working on pulling the new engine in-the-can off the M818. More updates will follow.

 

[SCSG-G4]

Adam and Craig have headed home and then to work. Phil and PJ are asleep, after having worked till about 8am. Almost everything is done with the new engine, but sleep will put fresher eyes on the last few tasks. I'm supposed to wake them after 1pm and then it's back to Mitch's compound to finish the job. They will probably leave for Florida on Friday morning.

 

[clinto]

All of you SC guys have kicked major butt on helping Phil and his son out. You guys rock.

 

[jwaller]

Mike, answer your phone and call me back.

 

[Recovry4x4]

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