Just a little bit of advice; always shut the engine off with the ignition switch before turning the batteries off. If you shut the batteries off first, you run the risk of shorting out the alternator or frying the PCB box on the firewall.Found out the hard way with my first 923a2, and had to source out some new 24 V solid-state relays to rebuild the box. I also had to replace the diode‘s in the box. On the other side of things, if you shut the batteries off before the ignition, It will send an electrical surge back through the alternator and fry the regulator if done the wrong way too many times .
@@jackreacher7029 I would love to... unfortunately, the Gospel Mission and mainly my wife will most likely not support the purchase. I don't get any budget to support the military surplus truck outreach program, so whatever the truck needs, I have to rely upon the generosity of others to make donations or pay for it myself. Admittedly, 97% comes directly right out of my personal budget... including the original purchase of the vehicle. It would be great to have a partner near by that could also provide banter back and forth... most big successful YT channels have at least two people working on stuff. Silent Bob has his own projects... so after PARTriSha was mostly pulled apart, he went back to doing his own thing. Can't blame him. It was great brother time that I'll always regard as a great time.
2 IMPORTANT Tips (from the Motor Pool SGT.) 1) when using the tow pintle - ALWAYS insert the cotter pin to prevent the jaws from opening (under strain that latch may pop open and the chain will whip back to the other vehicle damaging it and anybody standing near it) 2) that bed is a "drop side" meaning the sides that have the seats inserted, when unlocked, will fold down toward the rear wheels giving you access to the flat bed. To fold down the sides - inside the bed - at the end - are braces (under the seats 6:33) - remove them, then on the outside of the bed (6:14) pull back all the "L" handles being careful not to drop the side on your body!!
I own one of these, M923A2. Basically the engine is de rated from other 6CTAs but It still can pull a house down if you asked it to. Drop the transfer case into 6 low, and nothing can stop it.
A bit of quick websearching based on the bumper numbers leads me to suspect is was a former Iowa National Guard truck. 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, 334th Brigade Support Battalion.
Nice truck! I'd love a wrecker version myself. Problem is that in NY you need a CDL for anything with air brakes or GVWR over 26000 lbs, antique or not. So I'll sit here with some envy and my M35A3!
It's a 1991 M923A2.During 1987-1994 all of the A2's came with CTIS. The M923A1's-M945A1's before these trucks didn't have CTIS. The CTIS on the A2's actually can be disconnected and an air valve body which is about $100 can be bought to help out with the electric modules that cause errors.
If I lived in snow like that and had a M929 I would love to buy the track over tires with bolt on cleats and make a half track out of that truck that would make a difference.
All ya need is chains for the wheels and that hill won't be a issue.l have all wheel drive which is better than four wheel drive l think. I don't get too crazy in the snow but I am very confident when I need to get somewhere in the Wisconsin winter.
If I owned that shit, I'd paint it pink. Just to say "fuck you" to people when they say pink can't be manly; because this is the manliest vehicle I have ever seen lol
Great trucks I have a M925 A1 and was driving a Deuce prior to that and this truck is so much more comfortable and than the Deuce, its really night and day. By the looks of it you have turned your fuel UP I have never seen black smoke out of mine like that even under a good load! The US military had 32,000 of these trucks in service and when they were introduced they unfortunately had the highest casualty rate of any other vehicle in the military, That is why all them were upgraded to anti-lock brakes (can you imagine what that cost) and they modified the Allison trans at that time also and got rid of the Duals in the rear, essentially making them idiot proof! I am sure that you know and its posted on the dash but dont run the truck in LOW range on the transfer case in reverse. To much torque and your will break the bellhousing! With all the upgrades in the history of this truck and the Govt. fix for this was a placard on the dash?
I had one of these but the M925A2 winch variant (your truck + winch). A lot of fun but a nightmare to work on with all the CARC paint and parts that have 'welded' together over the decades. You're fortunate to have a nice place to work on it and all the tools. The biggest downside to these rigs is their ride quality.....absolutely unbearable for off-roading. I'd def put an air-ride seat in these. Cool vid..thanks for sharing.
It's a M923A2,all of them have CTIS unless someone had it disconnected.At that point (If that's the case) an air valve body can be purchased to bypass it.
It's an M923A2.Normally you can tell the difference by looking at the tread pattern on the Super Singles or seeing if there's wheel guards for the CTIS (If it's an A2). Also,the A2's have the Cummins 6CT while the previous A1's and original M939 series had the Cummins NHC-250's.The NHC-250's were also used in all of the M809 series trucks before. Other than that,these trucks were manufactured by AM General but the A2's were from BMY Division of Harsco.
@@Slim_Slid You asked about a 923A2 with Nebraska plates and I gave you the answer for Nebraska. You can plate it with standard state issued plates if it is 25999 pounds or less you do not need a CDL even with air brakes. Some new RVs come with air brakes and you don't need special license for them either. As for the 931 and 936 they are rated by towing (such as a 53 foot cargo trailer) capacity also so you would need a CDL for them. But the 923 was safe as long as you didn't run with a cargo of 2 1/2 tons or more or drove it for commercial use.
@@michaelgarrison4599 Most of what you said already refers to my statement and I already know about it.And I never asked about a 5 Ton Truck in Nebraska,I don't know where you got that from to begin with,I literally said "certain states",so I wasn't exactly pointing out Nebraska in particular.First of all,mobile homes have always had an exemption on certain laws compared to other Vehicles,I can buy and own one all day long,but yet it can be heavier than a semi tractor,even if it's an antique truck,and I would need a CDL for that.I use to own a 1974 Chevrolet Xtasca,had no issue getting it titled.
