new to ss picked up a 5 ton

[m37dsl]

Hello,

I have had military vehicles for some time now (m-37s and and m-35) but picked up a m54-a2 last weekend and figured i could find some good information over here. The 5 ton has a stuck motor and from what i can tell so far it is in the bottom end, good amount of heavy copper in the pan and with heads off no evidence of piston/cylinder failure. Will be pulling the motor out this weekend to get down to the exact cause and from what i have gathered so far it is just easier to find another motor in good shape to throw in vs. rebuilding. Any good sources of used multifuels on the west coast besides barstow truck parts and 100$ man?

Thanks
Joe

 

[nk14zp]

Welcome to the site.

 

[scoutmanadam]

welcome to the site, good luck with your motor.

 

[quarkz]

Howdy and welcome to the site.
Is that the edna that is way south by pismo beach?
Srodocker said that Brad in Yelm, WA had multi fuels for $1800 but I don't think they were LDSs.

 

[FM5332FF]

welcome from the other side of the country

 

[m37dsl]

Engine apart

Well got the motor pulled yesterday and it doesnt look good! Looks like the previous owner ran her out of oil, all bearings toast, #3 rod bearing spun on top of its self causing the piston to come up higher than tdc and hit the head. Time for another motor! Any leads would be appreciated!

I suppose i will start a thread in another forum?

Thank You
Joe

 

[5tonpuller]

Glad to see you here. There is nothing like a ride in a 5 TON truck !!!

 

[dozer1]

Sounds like it is good and toast. Any thoughts on repowering the rig or do you just want to stick with the LDS multifuel engine?

 

[area52]

Where is Edna CA? There is Antelope truck parts in Lancaster CA and Erick's supply down by San Diego I think?

 

[Barneyszoo]

Hey, and welcome good luck with your project. And yes where is Edna?

 

[Goose2448]

Welcome to SS.