Scrapping a perfect M931A2- or pulling an 8.3

[markmontana]

Pulling an 8.3 Cummins out of a good M931A2

My good friend introduced me to his 80+ dad, who happened to mention his combine was broken- the 8.3 Cummins was bum. Motor has been out of the combine 4 times for repair and not worth repairing.

I opened my big mouth and said "I know where you can get a low hour 8.3 for under 3k. And after you pull the motor, you can sell the truck carcass for scrap and reduce the cost of the 8.3 to under $1500." Well- long story short, we pulled the 8.3 yesterday out of a really nice M931A2. We know the motor is good- we drove the truck 450 miles on the recovery. Really nice trucks to drive and they roll down the highway is good style.

Here’s some pics for your entertainment. About 6 hour job. I bought the truck and will be parting it. Nice to have the 936 for the lift.

Will post 931A2 in classified.

 

[hndrsonj]

Was that a Nellis truck?

 

[marsman]

She is to nice to scrap! Part her out so that other Green Toys may live!

 

[engineer233]

I would like to have the front lower bumper shackles and mounts if you part her out.

 

[Warthog]

So what oil did you use to pop the popcorn?

 

[harleyhouse]

Good job on saving the guy some money!
part the truck out and make some mony back
Then scrap the rest .

 

[man2112]

Was that a Nellis truck?

It had to have. It looks like an AF truck, and Nellis is roughly 450 miles from layton.

 

[markmontana]

Yup- Nellis all the way- baby! Most of the Nellis trucks came out of Ogden- we watch them leaving Ogden going south on flatbeds- then we buy them and drive them back to Ogden- go figure. Most have been Army Natl Guard tucks.

I will put a recovery thread up soon. Had a couple events that made it an interesting recovery.

Parts will be listed in the classifieds- soon.

Ebay popcorn packs!

 

[Dukeman]

Man, that is kinda sad. I'm sure I will be buying some parts though.

 

[FireFighterHill]

At least the heart of the truck went to a good cause.

 

[maddawg308]

Lots of great parts on that carcass - I'm sure most of it will find good homes!

 

[M35A2-AZ]

Nice job, Good use of that M936A1!!!!
I would be in for some parts from the truck, Wheels, Transfer case, etc.

 

[markmontana]

Posted up in the classifieds. I think the sacrifice of the truck may help other trucks live on.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/parts-sale/97062-parting-out-nice-m939-m931a2-less-engine.html

 

[PLP]

How much for the wheels and tires?

 

[Warthog]

No price shopping in the open forums or this thread will disappear quickly.