Pulled the trigger on a M820

[aaron379]

Aaron379

Here are some pics I have more of my A2 in my album.

how do the sides come out? is it air cylinders? crank? of just hook a deuce to the side and give it some fuel??

 

[Mike929]

I was also curious how the military configured the internals of the truck to take advantage of the space?

 

[gunboy1656]

I was also curious how the military configured the internals of the truck to take advantage of the space?

Of the truck I have been around all the equipment is stored in the center of the truck, and the side when dropped make the walkway around the equipment.

And the sides crank out. I got this pic off goldneagle before he sold the truck.

 

[802dot1q]

EUC is done in only 2 weeks! Crap! Now how do I get this thing home?

 

[rwbrown72]

Can I drive it when you get it home? Please!

 

[rwbrown72]

DUDE.... You gotta put a lift gate on yours... just because!

 

[802dot1q]

Can I drive it when you get it home? Please!

You will have to come show me how so heck yeah!

 

[802dot1q]

DUDE.... You gotta put a lift gate on yours... just because!

I'll be looking for one soon.

 

[usmctopgun]

Saw it a while back at Robins , looks good!

 

[802dot1q]

IT IS HOME!!! Big thanks to setoyota for storing it and getting it loaded! I owe you one or maybe two! Thanks to rwbrown72 for dragging it off the trailer too!

 

[area52]

Sweet, need more pictures!!

 

[SETOYOTA]

Got it sorted out yet?

 

[802dot1q]

Cleaned the fuel tank. Tons of gunk came out. Drained the oil and got 12 gallons. Refilled it and it only took 7 gallons. 12-7=5 gallons of fuel in the oil!!! Hit the ignition and it started right up. Still has a miss. If it ever stops raining I'll pull the rocker covers and see what is going on in there. How's the wrecker?

 

[SETOYOTA]

Glad it started right up. The wrecker is fixed. I removed the screw in the fuel pump and it blew some trash out. Put it back in and it fired right up

 

[rwbrown72]

M820 looks good. Probably an easy fix for a good diesel mech... know any? I sure don't! HA HA HA.... SETOYOTA needs a commendation for the help on this one. Wade has a little work ahead of him, but this is the fun part. Don't worry guys... all that gunk is now being burnt in my deuce. It burns just fine...so far.

 

[rwbrown72]

One more thing... it is a big sucker.... All the deuce wanted in low range and 4x4 to pull it off the trailer and around into the driveway. I could really feel the weight back there. Going to be a sweet ride when it gets going. Might need to get the all black treatment like my M109A4! I'm just saying!

 

[802dot1q]

Probably have the cart before the horse but I got a propane and AC powered fridge today!

 

[802dot1q]

Another update on the 820.

Fixed fuel leaks, adjusted valves and injectors, installed e code lights and 130w bulbs. Sounds easy but was a ton of work.

She purs like a big ol' 28,000 lb kitten!

M820 LIVES!!! - YouTube
Video by rwbrown71

 

[dburt]

Sweet truck! Be interesting to know what kind of fuel mileage you get when you get her roadworthy. I don't know if the wind resistance from the box or the overall weight would be the worst culprit. I have lusted after one out here in SW Idaho at Idaho Motor Pool, you can see it on the website. Alex wants $17,500 for it, it has a new motor and trans in it, but a little rich for my blood. And I am afraid I could not afford to put the diesel in it to move it more then just around the yard. I'd like to build the ultimate off-road HD RV out of one. Guess I better start playing the lottery!

 

[Sirblissfull]

Dburt you can find them for sale for way less then that.

I know there is one in the classifieds.