What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[gottaluvit]

Replaced the 2 batteries I've been running on for a couple years with 4 new batteries. The others weren't bad but will move on to another project. NAPA Commercial #7237 Group 31 batteries $94/battery.

The hold down I had made for 2 batteries won't work here so I made some more. Just a couple of pieces of flat bar with adhesive backed rubber on the bottom for grip. I used a couple of the original rods to secure them.

I thought I was going to be making new connector cables tonight, but to my surprise, all the originals worked out. Went around checking my wiring with a DVM with the PCB unplugged. Everything checked good, plugged the PCB back up and done.

Warning: For those who might go to these batteries, they will be within 1/4" of contacting the lid of the battery box. The wood spacers under the batteries are double stacked, then glued together. Take them out and split them apart. This will give you plenty of room on the top.

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So did it crank the engine noticably faster?

 

[tobyS]

Ordered the shaft kit for changing the Chelsea PTO to a direct mount pump and also a 17 gpm pump. Will post pictures when parts come. This is the old style PTO that is 1/2" shorter (from the mounting surface) than the new model PTO. The Chelsea rep says the new kit, with flange, will work in the old style (shorter) PTO. Note that my PTO is the same as most 939 series with hydraulics (which now is considered obsolete), driven by a driveshaft, so this kit and pump should work on any that has room. I have NOS PTO listed in classified and will put one up complete when I have all the components. Here is the PTO.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

So did it crank the engine noticably faster?

Can't really comment on that since it was about 56° when I started it. My truck will start by just looking at the start switch down to about 40°. I'll have to wait for a colder morning to test it out.

I have a digital volt gauge on the dash. I can see the larger loads, like the blower motor and all the auxillary lights, don't pull the voltage down near as much when first turned on. I really want to see the numbers when using the winch but that won't be till next weekend. That was the main reason for going back to four batteries. Round 2 of Swamp Donkey vs. Big Ol' Tree will kick off next Saturday. I've made some upgrades to even the playing field.

I put some proper ends on the extension for the winch line so I can do some real pulling.

 

[simp5782]

So did it crank the engine noticably faster?

four group 31s doesn't do much noticeably on spinning it faster. It just wont kill them on those long starts or cold morning. A starter from Clint will make it spin faster I am sure.

 

[twisted60]

Installed new LED instrument back lights, now I can read my gauges while driving at night.
Removed old buld and installed new LED Result

Also took my baby out for a drive in the bushes...

 

[Another Ahab]

Installed new LED instrument back lights, now I can read my gauges while driving at night. View attachment 665308

It looks real good all around.

What is the "Over Speed" indicator (the center light, in the middle of the cluster), is that to warn if the RPM's run up too high, or just generally running faster than advised?

 

[71DeuceAK]

She's beautiful, Twisted60! Love the dash lights, might upgrade the ones in my '84 M923 I'm getting.

 

[MtnSnow]

Twisted60,

Which make and model are those LED bulbs?

 

[TCD]

Installed new LED instrument back lights, now I can read my gauges while driving at night.

Howdy,

Looks very functional and Great for night driving!

Please provide a part number and/or source for the replacement leds.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[twisted60]

Note: just click on post to go to LED location

LUYED 2 x 360LM Super Bright 3014 30-EX Chipsets Lens BA9 BA9S 53 57 1895 64111 LED Bulbs Used For Side Door Courtesy Lights Map Lights,Xenon White

I got them off Amaz*n, I just entered 24v LED BA9S and a bunch popped up. These come in packs of 2 so I had an extra, I already switched out the warning lights with LEDs. They are really great, drove home tonight in the dark and no problem seeing my gauges.

If I'm not mistaken the overspeed comes on if you are exceed the CTIS setting, I deactivated my CTIS until I get time and parts to fix it. If that is not correct I'm sure someone will offer the correct info.

 

[kungfu dave]

I like it twisted. Could you do me a small favor and look back at my post from the 2nd? I need some more info from A2 owners.

 

[twisted60]

Will do Kungfu, I'll have a look in the morning and see what I have there and post a pic.

 

[Jbulach]

Can I get a little help fellas? This threaded port is on the driver side, either at the back of the motor or the front of the tranny. When I switched mechanics, "Frank" showed up with nothing in that opening. The threads are clean so obviously something went there but we are not sure what. Plug, sensor, etc... M939A2, 8.3 cummins Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am hoping to actually drive Frank next week for the first time. SMH
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Finger tight, red plastic plug in my 1991 M925A2 It's 1/2" ORBthe dash size is -8 which is a 3/4-16 thread.

 

[Jbulach]

You should be able to easily find them local, if not let me know I can send you mine. I'v got some steel plugs here I can put in my bell housing.

 

[Jbulach]

FYIPicture looking into the hole at the starter ring gear. Make sure the plug you get is not too long. I cant get a good depth measurement but this is how long mine is.

 

[Another Ahab]

You should be able to easily find them local, if not let me know I can send you mine. I'v got some steel plugs here I can put in my bell housing.

Where do you look, an auto parts store?

 

[Jbulach]

Farm stores, hydraulic shop, Napa


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[Jbulach]

Or in the bins in my garage... 90 years and 3 generations worth of junk!


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[Another Ahab]

Or in the bins in my garage... 90 years and 3 generations worth of junk!

 

[twisted60]

Kungfu, I see you have already gotten some great replys, mine has a plug in it also, appears to be just to keep dirt out.