Made it home in M934, Ft Riley to Keller, TX!

[tjwareusmc]

She's running and driving, I'm headed to Salina now to get some goodies but she's idling way too high and the front end is vibrating pretty bad. Now she's lost all power, gonna check the fuel lines for ice/water/debris.

 

[tjwareusmc]

Nope, looks like she lost air and the spring brakes kicked in

 

[tjwareusmc]

This air tank busted on me. It's right next to the T-case.

 

[MWMULES]

Where are you do you need assistance? Hope you can get to Glens as it is probably the closest place to get a tank/parts.

 

[tjwareusmc]

Stopped or slowed the leak. We will see how long this holds.

 

[tjwareusmc]

It feels like I'm driving on the rumble strip, any ideas?

 

[MWMULES]

Flat spots on tires from sitting for years, are tire air pressures ok?

 

[Digger09]

Flat spots on tires from sitting for years, are tire air pressures ok?

x2 definately sounds like flat spots. If it wasnt doing it right away you could have a bad cord in the tire.

 

[Landbarger]

Best of luck!

 

[tjwareusmc]

Tire pressures were good. One went down on me. If I can just make it to Salina I'll get some spare parts/tires whatever I need. Trying to keep enough air in the system to get there.

 

[vrshack]

Man this is nerve racking I wish there was video! Neat idea for a reality TV show!

 

[AZK9]

Tire pressures were good. One went down on me. If I can just make it to Salina I'll get some spare parts/tires whatever I need. Trying to keep enough air in the system to get there.

Are you following I-70/40, or are you driving on old US-40? There should be a few places where you can get emergency materials along Old 40.

BTW... I'm wondering if the neck of the air tank is where it is leaking? I'm not 100% sure from the photo.

 

[swbradley1]

View attachment 601111View attachment 601111Stopped or slowed the leak. We will see how long this holds.

Necessity is one mother of an inventor.

 

[MtnSnow]

Is this a CTIS equipped truck? If so check to see if the counter-weight IS installed across from the CTIS Valve & Cover. If a Non-CTIS truck make sure there is NO a counter-weight installed.

Also double check your tire pressures. If running Super-singles the proper pressure is 70 psi.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Wow..good luck with your trip and end destination. You have us in the "nail biting" state now..so I guess I know what you are feeling. I have had that feeling so many times..Worst trip ever (in my life!) was a trip in a zill 131 with a cummins motor. Slowed or stopped every two miles or so..gear lever fell off, main air compressor outlet pipe split..The first and only army truck I left to be recovered. Nightmare. (it is posted somewhere amongst my posts ). But I digress, and say again, keep on trucking, nice fix as well, you deserve a win. So keep us informed of progress. (with pictures if possible).

 

[AZK9]

I know pretty much the route you are likely following. If you know that the air tank is leaking
and can not find a shop/person for a replacement... a good emergency 'fix' can be done with:

It is a JB Weld epoxy product that comes in 2 sticks. You'd have 5 minutes to
rub the two parts together and apply it, like a ring, around the 'neck' of that tank. It sets to
full cure in an hour, so you won't have to wait too long to get going again. The epoxy putty
'mushed into' the area leaking will likely get sealed. Just be sure to drain the air pressure
before you apply the putty.

I've been in many-a-jam along dark, empty roads and this type of product can be a life-saver.

Hope you are ok and no longer in need of help though.

 

[AZK9]

Man this is nerve racking ...

... You have us in the "nail biting" state now...

Yup... ... what they said!

If we can help with brainstorming, or in any other way... please let us know.

We're on the sidelines and here for you and your family.

 

[MWMULES]

He Has made it out to BFR Metals and Glen, so If there are parts that need replacing he is in the right spot!

 

[AZK9]

Thanks, MWMULES! That's great news!

 

[AZK9]

He Has made it out to BFR Metals and Glen, so If there are parts that need replacing he is in the right spot!

Hey... is that the large salvage yard off of US-135 (near Old US-40) ? If so, I've been there before!