Picking up M816?

[twright]

Wreckerman and me are going to try and pick up the M816 that I won about 2 weeks ago wish us luck The guy from Gl said that all the 5 ton that were at Forest Park ( Fort Gillan) were drive in . I
AEC Retired Tony

 

[clinto]

Call me if you guys run into trouble!

Good luck!

 

[twright]

Thanks Clinto I have your number in my phone and thanks one more time
AEC Retired Tony

 

[Recovry4x4]

I wanna see some pics Tony!

 

[twright]

I ant figured out how to do that yet but I will take picture an get some help to post the pitcure I might be calling you for help sorry for being so computer stuiped

 

[wreckerman893]

I'm leaving real early tomorrow........going to try to get away without waking up Mr. Murphy.
I hope Tony has a digital.....mine is FUBAR.

 

[twright]

If nothing else we will have a good day and I can't said more than Wreckerman is a great person.
AEC Retired Tony

 

[73m819]

can't said more than Wreckerman is a great person.
AEC Retired Tony

sounds like a COOKIE bribe to me

 

[twright]

They are great COOKIES
Tony

 

[papabear]

Tony I agree...wreckerman is a good troop
I caution you Sir!!! DON'T LET HIM PUT ANYTHING IN THE FUEL TANK

I will try to keep Murphy busy long enough for you to get the mission done

 

[twright]

Thanks papabear
Tony

 

[papabear]

Hey wait a friggin minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COOKIES???

If I gotta fight off Murphy on this mission...somebody better produce some cookies or I will personally unlease the bear!!!

 

[timntrucks]

great news tony.. and WM can have his better side brought out... sometimes at least.. tell us all about the wrecker once you get it home.

 

[joeM62]

I'll swing by his shop to see it. from what he said sounds like a good wrecker.

 

[hndrsonj]

So WM is involved in this recovery and of course what happens? They have a fuel problem. They got it running with a shot of starting fluid (runs good), but it won't send any fuel to the engine. In fact sounds like they aren't even getting fuel to the first filter. They are going back next thursday to try again. Said it's rust free has 12 new tires and even has the torches.

 

[twright]

Well got to Forest park (fort Gillam) to pick up the new M816 put in 4 hot batters and try to start it would run on starting fluid acted like it was not geting fuel. Pulled line from Fuel filter no fuel pulled the filter just a little in bottom of the filter housing checked fuel tank valve to make sure in was on the right tank them put air pressure in tank still could not get fuel to the filter anybody no where else to look I have used air in tanks of other truck when I have change fuel pump to get all the air out of the system I am goig to pull up the Tm but if somebody can lead me down the right path or what to check next.
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[doghead]

I suggest you simply bypass your Tank Selector Valve, for now(with a piece of 1/2" rubber fuel line. Leave the valve set on the tank your using ,so it returns to the correct tank.

The selector valves are notorious for leaking air into the system, and stopping you from getting fuel drawn up to the IP.

Once it's home you can remove and or repair, replace it and the lines.



fwiw, I always tell guys with trucks that are new to them, "don't touch the selector valve, until you get it home".

 

[twright]

Thanks Doghead this is my first 5 Ton but with time I will learn mybe bring it to rally next year.
AEC Retired tony

 

[73m819]

ditto to what DH said

 

[Recovry4x4]

I couldn't start an 809 series to save my life!