What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[big block 88]

Wolverinetech.com alternator kit is in. I have to say he has excellent customer service and I highly recomend it for anyone having charging issues the kit is clean and simple All the LED lights are on and wired split loomed everything. Back up camera and monitor mounted and wired just need the spare back in the davit.

 

[machinist75]

When the one on my 5 ton goes out, I'm going back there.

 

[ScubaCat]

Please report back with the results. I am hearing mixed reviews on if it improves or not. I have been meaning to do such test with a digital vacuum gauge (MAP sensor), but just haven't done it yet. Thanks.

Going to a smaller filter reduces surface area and will only clog faster if not reducing airflow from the get go. Spend the money and get a commercial grade K+N reusable high flow filter. K+N P/N 38-2013s

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Life around here has been extraordinarily busy - bordering on crazy - lately and I have little time to work on our "yet to get running" recently acquired XM818 Semi-Tractor.

However, last evening, between an afternoon thundershower and sunset I was able to squeeze just a little time into starting to removed the toolbox to access the FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH/VALVE. Me thinks - through much thread reading and "e-diagnostics" - that air is getting into the fuel lines since it won't build pressure iwth primer hand pump, nor start.

Another thunderstorm was rolling in so I stopped before the tool box was free from its perch. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Installed a NOS complete windshield assembly completely dressed out with everything but the wipers. It's like looking out of a brand new truck.

Removal



Old one



New one



Almost there...



Done!

 

[Spyderman]

I can't wait to get mine

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[simp5782]

Got a new speedo cable installed. Along with some side LED's and one bed LED. Switches installed on the shifter side. They sit flush with the troop seats. That I don't use anyway but you still can fold them down. The lights can also swing out and be able to see the corner areas if need be. Still waiting for some LED spots to show up. Going to break out the plasma and get them recessed into the bumpers. Need those rear backup LEDs for those people with a bright light issue.

I did not like the below the bed lights so I took them off.

 

[ScubaCat]

Any more details pics to share on your set-up?

I modified the right side troop seat to let down while the bed crane is in place. I made the cut slightly behind the second leg. The section between the first and second legs is now bolted upright. The rest folds down as intended. You can't really see it from the picture...but that was the point, lol.

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[Swamp Donkey]

Any more details pics to share on your set-up?

I can snap some more pictures for you when I get home.

 

[MtnSnow]

Not the same bed mounted crane but this is how mine turned out.

 

[Another Ahab]

It looks real good.

 

[WV New Guy]

Greased the 5 ton only pics are from power steering unit to m trying to diagnose those pics will be posted in that thread if they ever load up. Also worked on pulling the CTIS out cause it refused to work correctly . My next 5 ton will be a 10 wheeler M925A1 I want the NHC250 and no CTIS ! Thankfully none of the tires have ever gone flat . Parts will be order to delete the hoses to the hubs soon .

 

[WV New Guy]

Need help on paint to use on the exhaust ! So far I've used H&S khaki and Behr both have turned pink anybody with a tan truck having the same issue ? My next thought is to use high temp rustolem black but I were prefer not to

 

[Csm Davis]

Try the Behr again but tell them to half the red pigment when they mix it

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[Swamp Donkey]

Any more details pics to share on your set-up?

I made the cut slightly behind the 1st leg so I could screw the loose ends to the post. The post hides the cut from the outside.









A picture from the outside.

 

[ScubaCat]

It's almost as much fun as the shuffle to change drain pans mid stream.

You guys need these...

http://fumotousa.com

 

[simp5782]

Need help on paint to use on the exhaust ! So far I've used H&S khaki and Behr both have turned pink anybody with a tan truck having the same issue ? My next thought is to use high temp rustolem black but I were prefer not to

I have some cans of Adobe 1800degree tan stove paint. Should be available at a fireplace shop near you

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[simp5782]

You guys need these...

http://fumotousa.com

Dang.That post was from a year ago.

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[603hellmutt]

Relocated my batteries to passenger side step box, installed new fan clutch actuator, oil pressure guage and sender, brake light switch. Now waiting on a new air dryer and going to be ordering a set of LED lights

 

[Spyderman]

Relocated my batteries to passenger side step box, installed new fan clutch actuator, oil pressure guage and sender, brake light switch. Now waiting on a new air dryer and going to be ordering a set of LED lights

I have been wanting to relocate my batteries to the side box also.

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