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Hopefully got most of it hahaha. Thanks for the input!

Since it’s a flood victim, and I’m going to be doing a 2nd oil change (if it gets running) shortly after, do you think travelers SAE 30 will work for a short time? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Been reading and watching a lot of info. But not clear what oil I should use. Aside from the CAT oil, what should I put in the 3116 engine? Fair temp range for all year would be 0°-110°F outside air temps in SW Iowa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Let’s say I scope it and it looks all messed up…then what? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Takes a special tool for injectors right? And even dumber question, what’s the best way to turn the engine? The 3116 manual has a warning that says don't attempt to turn using front of crankshaft it's only 8 small bolts instead of 1 big one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A lot of water from the oil drain!

It might be as old as 2015. That’s the last time the department ran the truck on fires. I’ll look for filters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Need to find a drum for 50 gal of old diesel! Definitely going to drain it all though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is the water that was in the fuel tank.

Thanks for the optimism! Honestly, seeing how the truck looks in person, I’m optimistic. Supposed to be above freezing tomorrow (52°) so I’m hoping to get a look at fuel tank, oils, etc to see how much, if any water is in it.

Thanks for the tips. The rest of the truck is in really great condition. The city immediately serviced all other vehicles but our dept doesn’t get any attention…so there it sat. But if they fixed it, I wouldn’t have the chance! So win/lose. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This might be somewhat of an indicator of how high the water sat.

Not sure if this photo is at peak water level, but the deuce was stored in this building. Also working on getting it moved to my house!

Wrote the check and got the title last night. Today we moved “88” from the Fire Dept down the road to our lot.

Thanks! It’s okay, I needed a project! Too much free time, that’s why I got it!

It was cheap, and it was 3 years ago. We’ll see what happens!

The flood waters hit as high as 14’. Here’s a few pics from after water receded. Thanks to everyone for the input so far!

I’m the proud new owner of this rig; my first MV. 1995 M35A3 CAT 3116, automatic. It was in a fresh water flood 3 years ago and hasn’t been touched since. What recommendations do you have on maintenance actions to complete before I even try to see if she will get up and running? Thanks for...

Thanks for having me, looking forward to it.