M274-a2 mule (modified to center seat)

[islandguydon]

This is a different kinda 1965 mule. I found this mule this past week. Its 100% mule just a few modifications for the center seat and roll bar. I feel its a one of a kind BOV. I figured on installing a front and rear hitch for moving stuff around the lz. It came with a tow bar and a good winch so I can use the bar for lifting, kinda ingenious set up if you ask me. I had a chance last year to check out Clinto's mule Doghead was riding around on and thought it was the cats azz. I liked the 4 wheel steering option. Whats your opinion...?

Question; Has anyone ever installed a diesel engine in a mule, I searched the threads and could not find any info. The mule runs fine no engine problems at all just looking for an alternative and if its doable.opcorn:

 

[michigandon]

Looks like a heavy-duty version of a Honda Odyssey. I love it!

 

[gimpyrobb]

HAHA! I know the guy that owns it. I should be able to grab it for ya.

 

[islandguydon]

I was planning on putting it in the back of the 109 out at the farm or I can bring a 105. Jim said he knew who you were gimp and I am sure we can work out the logistics.
I am excited I get the air assist installed and a mule. Going to be an amazing weekend.

 

[gunboy1656]

It was out at the Findlay show the last few years. I posted a couple pics of it in the past.

I was told the military tried to use a diesel motor in testing but that was about it.

 

[michigandon]

I am excited I get the air assist and a mule. Going to be an amazing weekend.

As wreckerman would say, and I quote:

"I can't have NOTHIN'!!!"

 

[islandguydon]

As wreckerman would say, and I quote:
"I can't have NOTHIN'!!!"

It's my birthday and I decided to spoil myself. Jim told me a story about a guy and his daughter in a normal mule being flipped over and pinned under their mule.

I figured the cage was a good safety aspect and its GREEN.

Off to work, peace out..!

 

[islandguydon]

Before I posted I looked for a TM for a 1965 Mule. Does anyone have a quick TM or link to share...?

 

[emmado22]

Very few M274A# TM's are in PDF format. Best thing it to get a set of the paper ones.

 

[clinto]

Heartbreaking.

 

[islandguydon]

Wow I am bummed. I got a thumbs down from Clinto . There I was admiring his mule as the perfect specimen of the M274 you got to give him his props.

Well it's still a mule, live and kicking. At first I thought the mule was chopped up and it was sacrilegious to even look at it, then it grew on me.

There is no going back wards. I will install a trailer hitch to pull a trailer since there is no real usable deck space.

 

[islandguydon]

Hopefully by next weekend The guy in Ohio will be delivering the mule. Who has the hookup for tires around SS...?

Cant wait to get behind the wheel..............................WHOA......!

 

[bigmike]

bill watson is the guy for manuals, tires, everything.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Jim is wondering if I heard from you. I tried calling, could you call me Don?

 

[gunboy1656]

bill watson is the guy for manuals, tires, everything.

Bill retired from the business.