Tell Herkimer, er Hank that the 5 tonner I found for him looks good.
D Doyle or others. Didn't the rear end ratio change with the diesel?
Also, didn't the tranny go to an OD version?
These would make a conversion more 'interesting'
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
----- Original Message -----
From: <DDoyle9570@aol.com>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Garage Treasure?
> In a message dated 7/30/01 7:30:48 PM Central Standard Time,
> rojoha@mediaone.net writes:
>
> << 1) What is it?
> 2) Expected mpg of gas monster?
> 3) Can a 5 ton diesel be put in to improve power/mileage.
> 3a) Is it worth the trouble/effort?
> 4) Any list wisdom on having a gas wrecker versus no wrecker?
> 5)What type of problems to look for on a vehicle like this?
> 6) Is $5k US a fair price? >>
>
> Ron,
> If you go to my photo album, you will see photos of a M62 gas wrecker.
The
> website is:
> http://photos.yahoo.com/ddoyle9570
>
> I will attempt to answer the questions in order:
> mileage will vary between 2 and 3 MPG when not towing anything.
> Installing a Multifuel will improve mileage and reduce performance.
> Installing a Cummins will improve power and fuel economy, and empty
billfold.
> To swap engines will require changing radiator, exhaust system, fuel tank,
> etc. NOT an afternoon job, so 3A, I'd say no.
> I own as good a running gas wrecker as I could hope to, and when I can
afford
> a diesel wrecker, the gas will likely go, do to operation expense.
>
> Two types of 5 ton gas wreckers match your description, the M62 and M543.
> The Hydraulic oil reservoir is mounted to the passenger side of the
shipper
> (boom) on a 543, the M62 has the spare tire mounted there. The M543 has
two
> large hydraulic cylinders that lift the boom, the M62 has one really large
> one to do the job. Also, the boom at rest on a M62 over the tool box,
while
> on a 543 the boom butt end is shorter and does not reach this far.
>
> The 543 is the slightly newer design of the two.
>
> On a 543 check that it does rotate, if not the parts to correct (coupling)
is
> expensive (multiple hundreds), or difficult to replace (early 543 have a
> single piece PTO shaft that is a couple day job to replace).
>
> Make sure the boom is not bent, and lower and extend it and have someone
try
> to wiggle it to check for slack.
>
> The list of equipment that goes with a wrecker is EXTENSIVE....
>
> Lots of blocks and tackle, chains, ropes, towbar with at least 4 different
> end set ups...
> Two each boom jacks in two different lengths, and feet for same, as well
as
> long rod to keep them from spreading.
>
> Drop light and extension cord, lantern, crosscut saw, 20 lb sledge, two
> different large pry bars, and NUMEROUS hand tools.
>
> In addition to the poor mileage, a gas wrecker has remarkably sluggish
> performance. And rear tires wear RAPIDLY.
>
> BUT...the right-of-way is rarely an issue, one rarely runs out of torque,
and
> its darn handy (except when mowing the yard!!).
>
> Hope this helps,
> DD
>
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