What have you done to your 10 ton this week?

[WillWagner]

I can get some, Will be back there Saturday. LOTS of .....things....all over. Every time I get in it, my knees get bit.

 

[TheQuaker]

I bought this 10 ton from a buddy of mine mainly for a spare part's vehicle for my 10 ton cargo truck.

Damn! Wish I had buddies with "spare" 10-ton trucks just laying around...must be nice

 

[fasttruck]

Reference post 39: If you are only using the left fuel tank I hope someone moved the return line over from the right tank. As built a M 123 feeds from the left tank and returns to the right tank which prevents one from closing the valve on the crossover line so you would only have to fill the left tank at the end of the day. This trick works on M911s which feed and return to the same tank but not on a M123.

 

[fasttruck]

As to front driveshafts, there was a maintenance bulletin requiring them to be removed unless the vehicle was being used exclusively off road. I believe this is because with the driveshaft in you would damage the bevel gear sets in the steering knuckles. Ours were stored on the pioneer rack next to the spare tire.

 

[WillWagner]

Reference post 39: If you are only using the left fuel tank I hope someone moved the return line over from the right tank. As built a M 123 feeds from the left tank and returns to the right tank which prevents one from closing the valve on the crossover line so you would only have to fill the left tank at the end of the day. This trick works on M911s which feed and return to the same tank but not on a M123.

Yes, Supply and return are re routed to the drivers side tank only. Pas side is drained, capped off and the cap tight. Also stenciled on the tank a warning to NOT use that tank.

 

[fasttruck]

If the right tank doesn't leak, it can be made into a handy hydraulic reservoir if you need to work either a dump trailer or RGN trailer with your tractor.

 

[kubotaman]

Thanks for your photos and insight as always fasttruck.

 

[WillWagner]

If the right tank doesn't leak, it can be made into a handy hydraulic reservoir if you need to work either a dump trailer or RGN trailer with your tractor.

Unfortunately, it will never be worked, It does get moved from time to time, but nothing more than a trip or two around tank row or to and from the shop area.

 

[WillWagner]

Annnd, I forgot to get pictures last Saturday. Be back there Wednesday.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Though technically a 20 ton, it fit better here than the 5 ton thread. Did the main coat and am planning on finishing up this old gal' today. Engine is a 08' rebuild Big Cam III and she was an Arizona truck so minimal rust. I'm jealous of how easy this engine turns over and idles it's just so smooth.

 

[Mullaney]

Though technically a 20 ton, it fit better here than the 5 ton thread. Did the main coat and am planning on finishing up this old gal' today. Engine is a 08' rebuild Big Cam III and she was an Arizona truck so minimal rust. I'm jealous of how easy this engine turns over and idles it's just so smooth.

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Wow! Really Nice...

 

[jeffhuey1n]

Looks great! I kick myself for not getting one when I had the chance.

 

[Mustangsud]

Maybe there should just be a "Giant Truck" category. Here's our rather large heavy hauler:

 

[jeffhuey1n]

Maybe there should just be a "Giant Truck" category. Here's our rather large heavy hauler:
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I want one of them too!

 

[V8srfun]

Pictures just do not do those justice without something beside it for scale. It is hard to realize how massive they really are.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Ok, she's done now. I'd say that painting an M936 wrecker is more intensive due to the number of angled surfaces but there are certain areas on this M920 that you have to maneuver into unlike the others.

 

[Mullaney]

Ok, she's done now. I'd say that painting an M936 wrecker is more intensive due to the number of angled surfaces but there are certain areas on this M920 that you have to maneuver into unlike the others.

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I like it! Sharp looking truck for sure...

 

[jeffhuey1n]

Did you use 383 green? That’s one nice looking truck!!!

 

[colesmotorsports]

Making progress on flatbed for Hemtt, kind of think something should slide between I beams??? Cooler for whiskey?

 

[Mullaney]

Making progress on flatbed for Hemtt, kind of think something should slide between I beams??? Cooler for whiskey?

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Wow! Nice platform...