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Re: RE: 5 ton Yes, That is correct. If you turned the screw you are by passing the electric and need to use the Engine Stop cable to cut off the fuel. I do believe that it's just the opposite if you have no power. By turning the screw the engine should keep running after the slave cable is...

Re: looks very familiar!!! Hi Andy, Yes they have come up with a better idea with the 6wd. On the M939 series five tons. There is an air switch on the dash to go in and out of 6wd on demand and on the fly while in High Range. There is also another air valve tied into the low range shift...

I would say yes......!!! Read and do as much research as you can.......Get some advice along the way. Take your time.......don't be in a rush to finish. If you don't have the necessary tools and they're not that costly then get them. You can't go wrong with buying too many tools. If you mess...

Federal Safety Inspection for all trucks over 18K......once a year..... C'dub

Aren't there any new up-dates on the East Coast Convoy web site........everything seems to be from 2007........??? http://www.eastcoastconvoy.com/index.php C'dub

Here's a pic of a coverted ISO bed to a dump bed...........

Wow........what can I say..........!!! I want one of those set ups.........!!! C'dub

Wow.......what a great find........and not even used...........wow...!!! C'dub

Thanks for the great pic........ I've always loved the sound of them flying over head since I was a kid. Cheers, C'dub

Re: RE: Re: RE: 5 ton v.s. duece It depends which five ton you are referring to....?? C'dub

five ton cargo weights come in at around 22,000 - 23,000 lbs. taking a deuce straight out of the GL and towing a five ton.......hummmmmm...?? don't think I would do it.....your taking a lot of chances... Good Luck and God Speed oh ya.......and God Bless... C'dub

I don't know if I would really want to exceed the recommended speed in my five ton either.........even at 60-65, you are curzzz'n.....!! these trucks are really not ment for Hwy speeds.......my point is, I'm sure you could make them go faster....but would you really want to...?? Cheers, C'dub

Re: RE: Door Hinge Pin Removal Be careful when pounding on the hinges while they're still bolted to the doors. Even though the pillar where the hinges mount to the door is re-enforced doesn't mean it won't twist out of shape with out you even knowing it until you go to hang the door on the...

As long as the hinges are removed from the doors and cab........I soked mine with some WD-40 and mounted them in a good heavy vise and used the old stand by hammer and punch.......I then used a wire pipe cleaner, cut off the end and chucked it in my drill and cleaned out all the rust from the...

did you happen to see this thread I started about a 5 ton wrecker for sale....?? http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=16943 Cheers, C'dub

Here, Here.........Bravo.......!!!! I hope and pray for you to get back in the seat of a M939 looking down that masive hood again. There is no other feeling like it in the world.........!!! Best of Luck, Craig

I heard not to long ago that they closed up shop because of the IRS. I've gone by the old body shop and tow building and can't believe my eyes. Roadmasters is gone out of business. They had a huge body shop and a very well known towing business. I would have to say they were one of the top...

Here is a thread I started back in the summer when I had to change some O rings and tires. Just keep inmind that these rims are for a M939 series five ton and may differ from your 20 bolt rims. I'm sure you'll find some interesting reading though. As this was my first time changing tires with...

I PMed you some contact info........ C'dub

Hey Guys, I'm very much interested in joining with the ECC this year. Art of the MTA has been filling me in with most of the details. I've looked over the web site and have found this so far. I will be joining up with the convoy in NJ at the Vince Lombari Service Area on the NJ TPK. I plan on...