What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Swamp Donkey]

That set-up looks real nice; is that your creation?

And just curious, but what kind of boxes are you planning; ammo boxes or something?

I made the mount. Posts #2260 and #2262 a few pages back show the boxes.

 

[HASSON1911]

That set-up looks real nice; is that your creation?

And just curious, but what kind of boxes are you planning; ammo boxes or something?

Frame for boxes, no winch, i think someone else might be fabbing a electric winch operation up!

 

[Another Ahab]

I made the mount. Posts #2260 and #2262 a few pages back show the boxes.

I apologize to you for not picking up on that.

I am ALWAYS missing these kinds of things. There must be an explanation.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Frame for boxes, no winch, i think someone else might be fabbing a electric winch operation up!

Yes, there are much grander plans unfolding forward of those boxes. I'm waiting on a few key pieces to arrive and I'll post an update. Here's a teaser shot for now...

I apologize to you for not picking up on that.

I am ALWAYS missing these kinds of things. There must be an explanation.


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Ahab, your way of speaking through pictures always entertains. That picture is pretty close to what I looked like after spending most of the night welding that up, lol.

 

[NovacaineFix]

Installed 2 of 4 new Group 31 batteries, 2 will come later after I get a new battery box and hardware.

During the battery install, found out the reason why my glow plug wasn't working, it was one the wrong battery terminal. Lead 569 is a small lead that is conveniently close to the cable that goes to the starter but is not a 24 volt lead like the rest.
Instead of being 24 volts, it is a 12 volt power lead to the cold start glow plug and connects to the in-series positive battery post, that short cable that connects between 2 batteries with one side negative and the other positive.
Since I was working on the cables, I figured that would be a good time to clean and freshen up all the connection points.

Now with glow plug getting power that it should be and fresh new batteries, engine starts really easy and glow plug works, in case I ever need it.


I'll take that as a win!

 

[Bruizer79]

Hey all

Been looking for info on the net, unsuccessfully, for a service Manuel for my NHC 250 in my 813a1. Any one know where I can download one? Also I am curious as to how many pounds of oil pressure she should be running.
Thanks guys

 

[Bruizer79]

This week on my 813 A1, I fixed all the turn signals on it. Got the vacuum operated wipers working(kinda). This week end I will be working on the air service lines to see why only the rear passenger side works. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[MyothersanM1]

Got the vacuum operated wipers working(kinda).... Anyone have any ideas?

Yeah, convert them to electric They're straight air not vacuum and they're PITA as far as I'm concerned.

 

[NovacaineFix]

Hey all

Been looking for info on the net, unsuccessfully, for a service Manuel for my NHC 250 in my 813a1. Any one know where I can download one? Also I am curious as to how many pounds of oil pressure she should be running.
Thanks guys

There are several manuals in the TM section, may be what you are looking for. Sections of the manual cover vast parts of the engine, which for a lot of the 809 series trucks like yours is most likely the NHC 250 Cummins. I don't think, but not 100% sure if they put any other engines in them, but like I say, not 100% on that.

The link for the Tech Manuals on this site is >>>http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?121483-TM-s-for-M809-Series-5-Tons

 

[NovacaineFix]

Hey all

Been looking for info on the net, unsuccessfully, for a service Manuel for my NHC 250 in my 813a1. Any one know where I can download one? Also I am curious as to how many pounds of oil pressure she should be running.
Thanks guys

Almost forgot to answer your question on the oil pressure.

My 818, which is also a NHC 250, runs about 30 lbs at idle and slightly higher at top engine speed.
I didn't find the actual spec in the manual, but I'm sure it's in there somewhere, everything else is.

 

[MyothersanM1]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?121483-TM-s-for-M809-Series-5-Tons
TM 9-2320-260-34-1, Page 3-4
Oil pressure (idle): 15-20 psi
Oil pressure normal operating speeds: 30-70 psi

 

[gottaluvit]

Threw a first aid kit in her.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Threw a first aid kit in her.View attachment 579588

Nice I still have to mount my extinguisher and first aid kit. Maybe I will do it Monday.. I'm not used to having 2 days off in a row

 

[Another Ahab]

Threw a first aid kit in her.View attachment 579588

It's like carrying an umbrella if you don't want it to rain:

- Now that you got it, you won't need it (or I sure hope so).

 

[gottaluvit]

It's like carrying an umbrella if you don't want it to rain:

- Now that you got it, you won't need it (or I sure hope so).

I hope not. Just never know using it commercially. Might make DOT guys happier and not get the fine tooth comb broke out.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Agreed.. Better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. In my case it's second nature to carry an extinguisher, first aid kit, and emergency triangles, as I am required to keep those items in my work truck at all times (not a law here, but it is our company policy.)

 

[gottaluvit]

Agreed.. Better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. In my case it's second nature to carry an extinguisher, first aid kit, and emergency triangles, as I am required to keep those items in my work truck at all times (not a law here, but it is our company policy.)

The triangles are law once commercial so I, again, pulled overkill and put flares in there as well. I figure on some blind turn on these hills at night it's best to give plenty heads up.

 

[ross165123]

Put a new j pipe on and had my wife heat wrap it since she does a better wrap

 

[74M35A2]

Purchased a 60" BNC to FM radio antenna adapter to put use to the fender mount antenna on my 925A2.



Also acquired a Mitsubishi 130 amp 24V J-180 short alternator and appropriate Cummins 8.3 civilian J-180 short alternator bracket for proper installation. Alternator is internally regulated with automatic temperature compensation (higher charging voltage in colder temps), dual internal fans, and can report alternator load % via a PWM signal output. This alternator is used on Renault trucks in Europe, as 24V is common on medium and heavy duty trucks for both on and off road in Europe and Japan, as where in US, 12V is common for on-road, and 24V for off-road (construction equipment, etc...).



Hope to have installed pictures soon after truck gets painted this upcoming week. Will report back then.

 

[Another Ahab]

Also acquired a Mitsubishi 130 amp 24V J-180 short alternator and appropriate Cummins 8.3 civilian J-180 short alternator bracket for proper installation. Alternator is internally regulated with automatic temperature compensation (higher charging voltage in colder temps), dual internal fans, and can report alternator load % via a PWM signal output. This alternator is used on Renault trucks in Europe, as 24V is common on medium and heavy duty trucks for both on and off road in Europe and Japan, as where in US, 12V is common for on-road, and 24V for off-road (construction equipment, etc...).

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Do you have any idea what the thinking is behind all that?

Or maybe it's all just random (like right-hand drive in UK, and left-hand drive everywhere else; or at least I think that's random).