ROCKLIZARD1
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Hey guys, just wanted to say I love this site and mil trucks are awesome!! Ok then, I own a custom paint and fab shop and I have built all kinds of vehicles over the years but this is my first military truck build. I have big plans for this truck, bobbed, 53's, HEMTT wheels, custom tube fenders, bumpers, bed, arctic camo paint, etc. I did some paint work for a guy and traded the labor for the truck. He was hauling it to the scrap yard the next day and I couldnt let it be destroyed.
Anyway, I need help identifying what engine is in it so I can get some manuals for it. The previous owner said it has sat for a few years and rats have eaten most of the wiring and hoses off of the truck. So I need a wiring schematic, and hose routing diagram also. I have no idea of when the last time the engine was running so I could really use some input on how to go about starting it for the first time. Any useful info would be greatly appreciated.
I am also looking for a front leafspring bc the mil wrap on the main leaf is broken off. There is a winch added to the front of this truck but there is no pto drive on my trans so I am going to sell it and other parts that I take off the truck.
I have tried to find as much info as I can but I havnt done a very good job. The dash plates say it is a M51A2 dump truck, I think it is a '68 model but not certain. The engine has a rebuild tag on it but it doesnt give and specifics about it.
Thanks for any help and info guys.
Well I pulled it up to the shop today and started to tinker with it. I hooked up some batteries and tried to crank the engine over, but the starter is shot. So I pulled the front driveshaft and then the starter, took the starter apart and sure enough, its been full of water at one time and now its trashed.
Anyway, I need help identifying what engine is in it so I can get some manuals for it. The previous owner said it has sat for a few years and rats have eaten most of the wiring and hoses off of the truck. So I need a wiring schematic, and hose routing diagram also. I have no idea of when the last time the engine was running so I could really use some input on how to go about starting it for the first time. Any useful info would be greatly appreciated.
I am also looking for a front leafspring bc the mil wrap on the main leaf is broken off. There is a winch added to the front of this truck but there is no pto drive on my trans so I am going to sell it and other parts that I take off the truck.
I have tried to find as much info as I can but I havnt done a very good job. The dash plates say it is a M51A2 dump truck, I think it is a '68 model but not certain. The engine has a rebuild tag on it but it doesnt give and specifics about it.
Thanks for any help and info guys.
Well I pulled it up to the shop today and started to tinker with it. I hooked up some batteries and tried to crank the engine over, but the starter is shot. So I pulled the front driveshaft and then the starter, took the starter apart and sure enough, its been full of water at one time and now its trashed.
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There are a bunch of us from AR on here. Also if you are interested, we have started a club.
