Water Buffalo M149A2 conversion

[pacebm]

I have an M149A2 that I want to convert to a diesel fuel trailer. Anyone else on here done this before or know any reason not to do it? Thanks

 

[Westech]

all you have to do is change the seals in the tank or just install fuel shut off valves.. also need a vent so it dont blow up

 

[gimpyrobb]

need a vent so it dont blow up

...Or a fuse, oh wait then it WILL blow up.

 

[pacebm]

Thanks for the quick reply! I had planned on adding a vent and replumbing but what type of seals should I use?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Vitron. (I think thats how its spelled.)

 

[pacebm]

FYI
A quick google search gave me Teflon, Viton and Nylon 6/6.

 

[atankersdad]

If you over the road it you need placards and fall under DOT regulations. When we start moving, hauling and transporting flammable and combustible material in excess of 1000 lb, uncle sam has input.

 

[rideni]

You will need a CDL at that point, class C at the minimum with Tanker and Haz-Mat endorsements, else some serious fines and jail time. That is if you are planning to use on public roads(including for farm use). You will also have to placard all four sides of the trailer with the proper flammable liquid placard(class 3) including UN numbers(1993 IIRC)
You also must include a manifest in the truck

 

[Divemaster920]

Yes, Osicfer it's just water....."you say what is that smell?" OH!!! I must have spilled some Diesel when I filled the truck this morning.

 

[BKubu]

If the water buffalo is nice, I suggest buying an M200 and a 600 gallon fuel pod. Heck, buy two fuel pods and a reel assembly and turn a 5 ton into a true fuel truck. M149A2s that are in nice shape are very valuable and are fairly rare. I have seen nice water trailers bring upwards of $1500 at auction! An M200 and fuel pod could be bought for less than a grand. My $.02...

 

[Recovry4x4]

To avoid placard regulations your tank must be 119 gallons or less.

 

[pacebm]

Sure sounds like a bunch of crap to convert it over to diesel. It is in good shape so I might just sell. I will post here to let yall know before I sell it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I think Bruce Kubu had the best idea on this one!

 

[jasonjc]

 

[rideni]

any permanent tank or combination of that equal 119 gallons or more requires a license with a tanker endorsement. Any temporary tank or combination over 1000 gallons requires a tanker endorsement.

 

[Divemaster920]

Can we say "Bungee Straps"
Works for me.