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No, but then I'm "known" for taking my good old time with the good parts. 
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XM757 8x8
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Tire information, mainly for David Doyle, but then again, if you happen to have some sitting around, let me know.
Items missing on the truck include the 80 gallon fuel tanks and the soft top tubular support structure.
The tire that blew out on the way from Oklahoma was a Uniroyal marked 16R20, not 16-20 like all the others.
Items missing on the truck include the 80 gallon fuel tanks and the soft top tubular support structure.
The tire that blew out on the way from Oklahoma was a Uniroyal marked 16R20, not 16-20 like all the others.
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Here is the FSN marking on the BF Goodrich tires.
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M757 tires
Are you thinking of trying to collect all original tires for the rig in the long run, but just use a set of appropriate-sized tires in the short term?
In other words, an interim tire of similar stature like a radial XL or similar?
I know that finding original tires for MV's that are "one-off's" can be a challenge...I think Jeff Ski saved the original tires from his M706 Commando, and runs either bridge truck tires or something else of appropriate size instead.
Are you thinking of trying to collect all original tires for the rig in the long run, but just use a set of appropriate-sized tires in the short term?
In other words, an interim tire of similar stature like a radial XL or similar?
I know that finding original tires for MV's that are "one-off's" can be a challenge...I think Jeff Ski saved the original tires from his M706 Commando, and runs either bridge truck tires or something else of appropriate size instead.
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RE: M757 tires
Yeah, I'd like to find NOS tires for the truck. They are low profile and designed to run at only 30 psi on the highway.
The XM757 weighs about 4,000 lb less than the other 5-ton tractors (M52, M818 and the FMTV tractor M108
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My cranetruck weighs more than the XM757! Lots of aluminum on this vehicle, even the wheels.
Yeah, I'd like to find NOS tires for the truck. They are low profile and designed to run at only 30 psi on the highway.
The XM757 weighs about 4,000 lb less than the other 5-ton tractors (M52, M818 and the FMTV tractor M108
.My cranetruck weighs more than the XM757! Lots of aluminum on this vehicle, even the wheels.
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RE: M757 tires
The one tire had G154 on it. I wonder what the G series is for this family of truck?
The one tire had G154 on it. I wonder what the G series is for this family of truck?
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RE: M757 tires
According to DD's book, it's G-852.
According to DD's book, it's G-852.
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Bjorn, I can't take it any longer! Have you been able to start that BEAST yet? Also, I noticed that HUGE grin
on the pic of you pouring oil in (any bigger and your lips will rip!)
Sorry to be so impatient! Wish I could be there to hear that baby fire up for the first time since who knows when. 
Bjorn, I can't take it any longer! Have you been able to start that BEAST yet? Also, I noticed that HUGE grin
on the pic of you pouring oil in (any bigger and your lips will rip!) Sorry to be so impatient! Wish I could be there to hear that baby fire up for the first time since who knows when.
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Yeah man, love that thing, it's really built! 
I'm looking forward to it too...put two batteries in it today, but need to scounge up some battery terminals and cables. The fuel lines had been cut when the two tanks were removed so there is still a bit of work to sort it out. The air filter canister was open when I checked it out in Oklahoma and it needs to be inspected with mice in mind...
I'm looking forward to it too...put two batteries in it today, but need to scounge up some battery terminals and cables. The fuel lines had been cut when the two tanks were removed so there is still a bit of work to sort it out. The air filter canister was open when I checked it out in Oklahoma and it needs to be inspected with mice in mind...
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I asked about the 5th wheel height above ground in a different thread. Here is the reason, the images below show where my new fifth wheel came from (an M52) and it was attached without the tall spacer on that truck. I presume that the spacer keeps the construction relatively flawless on the xm757 by not drilling into the flange of the frame, but what about the height, how important is it?
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The manual shows the height on my M275A2 as 52 1/4". With the M447 attached, looks like the truck could stand to be a couple of inches higher. Have you given any consideration to what type of trailer you might get? Also, are the tabs still on the outside of the frame like the one pictured?
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Yes, Kenny, the tabs are still there. The frame is 44 inches above ground and the 5th wheel is about 11 inches at the center, so with the spacer shown in the picture above, the total should end up at about 60 inches above ground (with the 5th wheel level).
Don't know about any trailer at this time... maybe the missile trailer was higher than normal trailers.
Don't know about any trailer at this time... maybe the missile trailer was higher than normal trailers.
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Found this in TM 43-0001-31
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Hmm..., measured the ground to top of the frame in the dirt, could be off a few inches. Thanks for the images, Kenny!
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Lifted the dromedary platform off the 8x8 today for easy access to fuel lines and also to remove a pto drive shaft, which had been used for the bed mounted winch.
The mounts for the pillow blocks for this drive shaft had been welded to the frame! The flange, no less. Horror! I ground them off and hope the heat treatment hasn't been too upset because of that big no no.
Working on battery cables. On this truck there are waterproof connectors between the engine compartment and the cab where the batteries are located....
The mounts for the pillow blocks for this drive shaft had been welded to the frame! The flange, no less. Horror! I ground them off and hope the heat treatment hasn't been too upset because of that big no no.
Working on battery cables. On this truck there are waterproof connectors between the engine compartment and the cab where the batteries are located....
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Hey Bjorn, I know you got your hands full but heres a trailer on Ebay for your new 8x8, you can make an east coast road trip in your new truck! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mili...tegoryZ80765QQihZ017QQitemZ270038310273QQrdZ1
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Devin, too much trailer for me at this time, would need to take some tractor trailer driving lessons and get a CDL too, I would think.
The 8x8 alone will keep me busy for a while. BTW the authentic trailer for the XM757 is the Pershing missile trailer.
Found the image below in my store of pictures. Devin's daughter Shannon and my nephew Connor during Devin's visit to Ventura several weeks ago. The cranetruck is in the background to the right.
The 8x8 alone will keep me busy for a while. BTW the authentic trailer for the XM757 is the Pershing missile trailer.
Found the image below in my store of pictures. Devin's daughter Shannon and my nephew Connor during Devin's visit to Ventura several weeks ago. The cranetruck is in the background to the right.
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I would venture a guess that fifth wheel height has more to do with rear suspension travel and tire clearance than trailer height.
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