1953 m-108 m-30985

[frankb]

I just aquired this 1953 M-108 I an told it has a studebaker gas motor. It runs but smokes pretty bad after a few minutes, and oil drips from tailpipe. Any ideas?

 

[fuzzytoaster]

 

[clinto]

1. The truck might be built by Studebaker but the engine is likely a Reo Gold Comet 6 with 331 cubic inches.

2. If oil is going out the pipe, then oil is making it past the rings and the exhaust valves. Overhaul/rebuild time.

We'd love to see some pictures!

Welcome to the site.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Here's how I fixed my 1953 M108 M30708.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/3910-deuce-wrecker-engine-swap.html

 

[sirmrtow]

a buddy of mine has one on ebay for 4000$

 

[Recovry4x4]

a buddy of mine has one on ebay for 4000$

Ouch!