New guy from CT! M923

[Kingpepsi]

Hey all! Just wanted to say a quick hello. I have been lurking and learning for a bit and finally bought an M923 cargo from GL. I use to ride in these trucks when I was a kid. My father is retired army and the M923 and M35a2 were what we use to go to his reserve family picnics in. I cant wait to get it. I have a lot of learning to do. Thanks for all the info you guys post its amazing!

~Justin

 

[197thhhc]

Welcome to the site and good luck with the truck.

 

[ARYankee]

Welcome to the site!! You have come to the right place. I've been to Wallingford a few times. My stepbrothers and sisters lived there and some still do. I grew up in Enfield.

 

[Kingpepsi]

Welcome to the site!! You have come to the right place. I've been to Wallingford a few times. My stepbrothers and sisters lived there and some still do. I grew up in Enfield.

Very cool! Thanks. I cant wait to get this truck. It has a blown motor but i own a repair shop here in CT and im itching to get my hands dirty on this thing!

 

[Kingpepsi]

Non running M923 From New Castle DE to Meriden CT

Hey all! I am running every option here. I just bought an M923 from GL it has a blown motor and does not run. I need it moved from New Castle DE to Meriden CT 06451. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I have an auction on UShip and I have contacted a member here, DecodeMe, via email.

Thanks
~Justin

 

[palskidoo]

Welcome! I live in Wallingford as well and recently bought a M35A2 from a guy in Meriden. I drive the thing just about 50 miles every weekend just buzzing around wallingford and Meriden. When you get the 923 up here give me a shout I'd love to see one of the "big" trucks up close.

 

[Kingpepsi]

Welcome! I live in Wallingford as well and recently bought a M35A2 from a guy in Meriden. I drive the thing just about 50 miles every weekend just buzzing around wallingford and Meriden. When you get the 923 up here give me a shout I'd love to see one of the "big" trucks up close.

Ill bet you have been to my shop then Do you drive a blue ranger?

 

[Scarecrow1]

Welcome from SC I hope you enjoy this site half as much as I do .........You Have to love the 5 ton don't you ?

 

[Kingpepsi]

Welcome from SC I hope you enjoy this site half as much as I do .........You Have to love the 5 ton don't you ?

Yes! Although I haven't seen one in person since I was 10. I can't wait to get ahold of it. I have shipping all set up and should be here next week. Im excited.

 

[palskidoo]

Ill bet you have been to my shop then Do you drive a blue ranger?

haha ya thats my ranger!!

 

[Vintage iron]

KingPepsi let me know if you need any parts. I know were there are some Cummins 855 motors too. I maybe taking out a low mile Cummins 250 soon too. Welcome to the group.

 

[Kingpepsi]

KingPepsi let me know if you need any parts. I know were there are some Cummins 855 motors too. I maybe taking out a low mile Cummins 250 soon too. Welcome to the group.

I should have the truck next week and then i can get an assessment of how damaged the engine is. I may need a motor so ill keep you in mind! Thank you!

 

[Kingpepsi]

Question about brakes on a non running M923

So my M923A1 should be here either later today or tomorrow morning. My question is. The truck does not run I plan on pulling it off the trailer however there will be no air pressure for the brakes. I looked in the TM and the truck has a drum parking brake on the output of the tcase. Will this be usable to help slow the truck off the ramps? Or is there a way to pressurize the system with shop air to allow for brake operation?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
~Justin

 

[seano11]

yup hook up to the front drivers side glad hand with a shop hose your brakes will work then
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[doghead]

I would not count on the parking brake to help much.

Yes, you can air up the truck through a gladhand (front d/s, labeled emergency) and it should have service brakes (even while caged). Leave it connected to air or you only have 1 good stop, maybe 2.

 

[Kingpepsi]

Thanks guys...Now to find some glad hands.

 

[FireFighterHill]

Most Napa stores have them in stock.

 

[swbradley1]

Most Napa stores have them in stock.

Or any major truck stop.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

Airing the truck up is the best way to unload the truck for sure. If you cage the brakes it just makes the truck way to unsafe to move around.

 

[Kingpepsi]

Thanks for all the info! Im going to grab some hose and a couple glad hands and see if i can steal some air from the tractor when he gets here.