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  1. Diamondjim11

    M52 running out of "get up and go"

    M-52 David, Looks like we are both headed down the same path. I picked up an M52A1 multifuel and tag along trailer to haul my M3A1. I just finished the trailer light conversion and will start the brakes next. I am glad you got the "kink" worked out of the fuel system. Keep me posted how things...
  2. Diamondjim11

    Got the M814 Home

    Dave, Does this mean the drag link from an 52 will not work? Jim
  3. Diamondjim11

    Emergency brake cable stuck

    Hey Guys, I finally got my M52 tractor home and have been working on fixing some little things. Anyway when I got around to the E-brake I can't get it to engage. The cable is tight. I checked underneath and it is free at the arm for the band. Any suggestions for freeing it up would be GREATLY...
  4. Diamondjim11

    pics of my 5 ton

    Thanks Guys, with these words of encouragement I feel better about it. Now I just have to get started with my parts list......;-) Jim
  5. Diamondjim11

    pics of my 5 ton

    Well I went down today and checked the brakes are still up, and no signs of leaks at the wheel cyl.I hope to get it home by the 2nd weekend in July. Anyway still lots of stuff to get ready, Took some pics and here they are. This is what I got, the Mrs. still isn't talking to me :x Wait till she...
  6. Diamondjim11

    5 ton has new home

    The deal is done,:-) One 5 ton tractor . I just need to make arraingements to get it home. 1 more big green thing at the house. I want to thank the guys who gave me advice on the brakes. I am sure I will be posting for more info as I move this project along. Jim
  7. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    The deal looks finished, Just waiting for the owner of the truck to come back to the office. So I guess the bottom line is YES!:-D Jim
  8. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    Newbie 5 ton Hey guys, thanks for the advice. I went down checked the m/c added fluid, have a dozen pumps of the pedal brakes feel good and stayed with no fade or spongy feel:-D Thanks again for all your help.:-) Jim
  9. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    here we go again, the story on the track in the link above is worth the read. Thanks Jim
  10. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    Yes, I was afraid they wouldn't work. I lost the page before they were done. I will try to reload them.
  11. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    here are a couple more camera pics 091.jpg (101.6 KB) haltrack 021.jpg (105.9 KB)
  12. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    Here try these:-D Jim
  13. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    AS soon as I figure out how to post pics I will.;-) Sorry for the delay,:oops: Is the price on this truck too high?Besides low m/c (I had looked at the insides of the wheels no wet spots or stains around the wheel cyl), any other thoughts on the brake issue? Jim
  14. Diamondjim11

    Newbie, 5 ton tractor

    Hello everyone, New to the S/S site and let me say great site, already found it very informative. I have a few questions I was hoping you veteran guys could help me with. I want a vehicle to pull my Halftrack with. The track is under 14,000 lbs. I looked at a deuce but I was told it would not be...
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