The numbers and letters are as follows. 13COS stands for 13th Support Command Corps (COSCOM), this is large umbrella organization with many different units under its control. 1MED stands for 1st Medical Brigade or 1ST Medical Group. 36M stands for 36TH Medical Detachment. 49 is the truck number. The truck was likely stationed at Fort Hood TX. Hope that helps.
One word of advice: Pay attention to the warning on the underside of the hood "Secure Hood Before Servicing", especially when there are winds. I've seen a a lot of guys severely injured because they didn't secure the hood while working on the engine. Wind caught it and slammed it shut on them. There is a lock mechanism with an eye right in front of the driver's window that secures to spring loaded fastener on the top of the hood.
@@ffjsb I don’t remember all of the details of how that happened. It was 30 years ago in the desert and fortunately we were able to pull over and get it secured. I think we were repairing something on it and someone missed latching the hood down. Live and learn and I am way more careful today.
The truck is an M814. It has a NHC-250 Cummins engine. It is not a multifuel engine. It has a fuel pump primer on the dash that you pump up to help with cold start. When warm out it can be started with 2 batteries like you tried but cold you would need 4 or 2 group 8D batteries if not plugged into a block heater. I have a M818 the truck tractor version of this truck with the same engine. They are great trucks and worth fixing up especially for fun and farm work.
How about the ones they have with them, plus jump start one with the truck running, switching off as often as possible, and if they know which battery is weaker, jump start that one. That is how I do my excavator.
@@TheGenerationX894 Not necessarily true. If you use the RIGHT battery group, all you need is two. It all depends on costs, and how cold it gets where you are. 4 batteries will also require more battery wires and terminal ends, which also cost money.
Laura: I want to thank you for all of your wonderful videos. My parents grew up on a Nebraska farm! All of your happy smiles and delightful conversations reminds me of all the good times we had on our family farm! 😊
My grandfather who is now 89 years old who served in the military said, there is a master switch on the left side of the seat near the floor that needs to be turned on. And then the battery switch above the ignition switch also needs to be turned on. Then you turn the ignition key and the truck should start.
Please be careful if you’re going to change the tires and use the same rims. They have a locking ring to hold the tires in place. They will fly off and seriously hurt or kill you without the proper tire cage and air hose adapter! I love watching your show 👍🏼
I was thinking the same thing about the ring wheels...very dangerous...see if you can replace with modern wheels...and have a professional tire guy that's experienced with rings to work on ur tires. be safe👍
A quick Google search leads me to believe that the "bumper numbers" that you asked about tell that this truck was once with the the 1st Medical Battalion of the 13th Sustainment Command. The numbers on the driver's side of the bumper are to internally identify the vehicle in the unit's fleet.
Exactly, all US Army vehicles are identified by higher command on the passenger side and the drivers side identifies the section within the owning unit. When is was a field artillery battery commander I was signed for 14 of these types of trucks in varying configurations
This was the first video of yours that I watched and I have to say that I enjoyed it, your wife my man is a treasure to have and vice versa, you both deserve each other as you both are so awesome and down to earth, I pray for you guys to enjoy life together, Amen.
Your truck is referred to as a "5 ton", a M809 series truck with a Cummins NHC-250. Diesel ONLY, but I would recommend running a fuel additive, Diesel Kleen, Hot Shot, or even just a quart of ATF per 10 gallons of diesel. These engines were not designed to run on Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, they need extra lubrication in the fuel to replace the missing sulfur. Also look online for an operational TM (technical manual) to show you how all the systems work. I have a 1972 M818 Tractor and I love it!
Just a FYI about the sulfur thing. In the US, fuel manufacturers must hit certain numbers per federal gov mandates. Fuel manufacturers definitely make up for what the high sulfur fuel did. US diesel fuel happens to not be held to as high of standard for Germany. Its not an issue for that older non-common rail diesel. There potentially can be a over time an issue for a Bosch CP3 and CP54 Fuel injection systems. Definitely don’t use2-stroke oil or ATF as some additive. There’s a lot of misinformation about fuel additives, sulfur and everything. . Word Fresh
@@Stewies_Stuff James your right about the manuals numbers. You could see if there is a army or marine transportation truck company unit that can help you with the right information.
Since the early 90's the military switched to jp8 for all tactical trucks and them being able to run kerosene for arctic use the fuel system does not require lubrication from the fuel
From a retired body shop owner/ customizer: Striping it and taking dents out might be more of a project than you may want to handle...not bad, just time consuming. If you don't need that long of a wheelbase....it's easy to shorten. About two days work and a drive shaft shortening. If curious as to how to shorten it, or body work/paint questions....just ask. Good luck kids!
Having been around those trucks, and done some auto-body work myself... that's NOT Honda level sheet metal. It's THICK. I wouldn't mess with it unless it was a show truck or complete restoration or something.
@@Dargonkin527 In the past, when they were that long, I would bob it and section the middle in front of the axles and reinforce the cut on the inside with a tapered gusset. I was a trained frame specialist for many years and this was a safe and proven method.
You and Grant are the perfect couple together!!! It's so good to see more "LOOK OUT LAURA, A MOUSE!!!" happy videos for a change. I get so exhausted of all the mama-drama and violent content in people's lives. I am all about peace, harmony, and happy vibes!!! When I was blessed with my loving wife Bella, before she passed away, we got along just as you and Grant do. And that's important for a long healthy relationship. Of all the TH-cam channels I watch, LAURA FARMS is my most watched, because happy times, makes happy people!!! 🌽🚜🧺🛞🐀🛠️
They pull start very easy. I was driving mine home and stalled it, batteries were too low to start again. A helpful gent in a 1/2 ton truck stopped to help and gave me a pull start. I think I popped the clutch in 2nd gear at about 20mph. It fired up and I drove the rest of the 2 hours home with no issues.
Lol. Drove one from Oklahoma to north fort Hood Texas with no alternator. When it stalled one of our NCOs let it roll backward and bump started it. Great times
Yes, but there should at least _be_ a battery to open valves for fuel to go through... I had a broken starter on our family diesel for about a month. Always parked it at a slope/hill - no problem.
@@uwekall6281 lol. On these old 5-tons there’s nothing electronic. Barely had lights. You can run one with no alternator installed. Once it’s running it’ll stay running until you shut off either fuel or air.
@@uwekall6281 It’s all mechanical. After you start it with a battery you can turn off the master power and you won’t see a difference. The batteries are for the starter, lights and fuel lift pump. The fuel lift pump is electric, but if it’s primed and you don’t have any leaks it’ll stay primed so the mechanical injection will draw fuel. These 5 tons and even more so the M44 series 2.5 tons start so easy, they can start on their own if they roll down hill while in gear.
Well, I'm gonna tell you! In all of the You Tube Videos there is no one as absolutely lovely and a harder worker than Laura. In all the farms in the US I doubt there is another as pleasant and capable as Laura. This 79 year old now residing in Idaho has spoken!!! Laura, you are a remarkable daughter, wife, farmer and You Tuber. Many thanks for your smile, your close up speaking to me in your videos and your attitude. You are a blessing.
It's so wonderful to see a couple having adventures together!! And a smashing lass that doesn't mind getting her hands dirty....... and that smile could get the truck running on it's own!!! Bless you both. XXX
A couple that can work together definitely will stay together. Stay close and keep the outside world out. Nothing good this way comes. Good luck. You can make it. All the best. Great video.
Laura just one look in your eyes and Grant must have fallen hard. The laughter and joy in those eyes that’s love. All couples who share their creative energy channels have this common trait.
I worked on two of those that we had on the fire dept, NEVER stand on the side of a tire/wheel when you are airing it up. I watched a guy get his head taken off when I was in the military. They are good trucks and most of the parts are available. I would suggest swapping the wheels for modern ones. The numbers on the front mean Pass side major command/organization/ drivers side unit/veh number. Drain the tank and the fuel filters, replace them and put diesel additive to improve cetane and remove water. The brakes should be air brakes and the pots probably are rotted, the air tank should also be drained of any water and flushed with 100% alcohol or WD 40. That's a few things to do for a start. good luck!
and when you wire 12 volt lead acid batts in series all you're doubling is the amps. you need 24 volt semi truck batts. the voltage doesn't multiply, the batteries act as capacitors and hold the system to 12 volts total (or 24 volts if you're using semi truck batteries). the only time that rule doesn't apply is alkaline batteries, dry cell. as those cannot take and hold a charge.
@@Jack29151 If you wire them in parallel you are doubling the amperage, not the voltage, if you wire them in series, like they did, you are doubling the voltage, not the amperage..
@@Jack29151 Quite wrong. 12v + 12v = 24 volts cranking amps don't change; get a bigger battery. You are meaning the voltage is dropped across the cells, true, but happens in any case.
In regards to the number on the vehicles: Army Technical Bulletin 43-0209, Color, Marking, and Camouflage Painting of Military Vehicles, Construction Equipment and Materials Handling Equipment, standardizes how vehicle bumper numbers are applied. The markings are divided into four positions. Positions 1 and 2 are applied on the left, while positions 3 and 4 are applied on the right. The positions identify 1. The major command, organization or activity the equipment is associated with; 2. The intermediate organization or activity; 3. The unit that operates and maintains the vehicle; and 4. The specific vehicle number (often associated with the order of march). Anything beyond this policy such as assigning a specific number against a specific unit position is a matter of unit standard operating procedure. However, the number six has traditionally been associated with the commander of the element. For example, a Humvee assigned to the commander of Charlie Company would be designated "C06," while the 1st Platoon, Charlie Company's command vehicle would be "C16," 2nd Platoon would be "C26," etc.[2]
The Army Calls that a 5 Ton Cargo truck. The rear bed of course is missing. I drove one for about two years. They are a heavy duty tough truck made for all weather tactical work. I drove one of those through terrible mud and snow storms and never got stuck. Right over your head on the battery compartment is that round connector. That is the military jump start cable connector. That is what we used to jump start them. They were great basic Cummings Diesels that ran well but you need to blow out the fuel injectors periodically to clean out that dirty diesel fuel build up. Heaters are optional kits installed on the passenger side under the dash. Thanks for the video. It also works to pull start them, but use second gear not first to pull start one. Good Luck BP
From the research I've done, it looks like the markings on the bumper (3CCS 1MED 36M 49) stands for "49th Vehicle-36th Marines-1st Medical-3rd Casualty Clearing Station". Hope this helps.
Sorry Darren, great guess, but you are way off. Check out my explanation elsewhere. Probably what through you off on the wrong track, is thinking this was a USMC vehicle. It is clearly US Army. So 13th COSCOM, 1st Medical Brigade, and probably the 36th Medical Detachment (UH-60 Medevac Det) putting the truck most likely at Fort Polk, though it might have made the move with several other 5th Inf Division units to Fort Hood.
@@cwpaul11 LOL well I got the medical part right, kind of. Thank you for the clarification. Your information sounds exactly like what they are wanting to know.
Remember seeing ya’ll blessed souls in Vegas, about a decade, or more ago at a BJ table. Both of you are still blessed beyond a reasonable measure. Sending love, God bless.
Multi fuel meant that they could run on alcohol smoke from coconut diesel fuel 10 weight motor oil or even oil like you would find in a transformer on the telephone polls and cooking oil
also a good place to find Millitary Equipment is C & C Equipment in Nashville Indiana they restore old military vehicles and you can get parts from them!
Cool thing about these old military trucks is, if you check the engine type, it might be dual fuel capable; meaning that normally, it's runs on diesel fuel type 2 OR, if it's dual/multi fuel capable, you can run it on regular gas or gas/diesel mix. The bumper numbers (curbside is Major command and the roadside is the company & vehicle number). Cool grocery getter for sure!
You should get a set of two way radios for stuff like this. Communication when towing an unknown load is key to safety. If something happens on either end, then you are relying on the other person noticing flailing arms while they are focused on their tasks at hand.
You asked about the numbers and letters on the truck. The designation starts from left to right with the largest unit listed first and on down to the unit that owns the truck. This was a U.S. Army truck. So I will tell you from right to left that the truck was #49 assigned to the 36th Medical Battalion (commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel), which was assigned to the 1st Medical Brigade (commanded by a Colonel) which was part of the 13th Corps Support Command (commanded by a Brigadier General). This unit was headquartered at Ft. Hood, TX and served in Somalia, Iraq, and other places. Not knowing what bed went on the back, the truck could have transported tentage, portable hospital sections, a kitchen, a command post, etc. The plate on the dash should tell you the load capacity of this truck; probably a 5 or 10 ton. The trucks are practically indestructible, reliable, and easy to maintain. The engine runs on diesel. Some of the more modern smaller trucks, like the 2-1/2 ton truck you pulled out of a hole that was stuck, run on multifuel, which could be most fuels. I know a guy who runs one on used fryer oil! The 13th COSCOM is now called the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary).
Grant and Laura, you are one of our most favorite channels on YT! Every video is an education into the farmers life! Sorry we missed you passing through Arizona last month! My only critique would be to suggest protective eye gear for you both. Pressurizing tires and battery hook ups can go wrong quickly. We absolutely love your enthusiasm and joy! Nebraska should promote you both as state ambassadors for farming. Good luck with the winter projects!! Cheers! Rich and Meg in Arizona.
You do know it's fake..... Right? Any ody can operate farm machinery if your showed the proper way. As a farmer, this show is an insult to farming by someone with a you-tube channel. There is NO way farming is as easy as this made for tv farce, and this coming from a farmer!
@@montepool8162 I wouldn't say fake. I would say there is a lot left out. I dont believe farming is as easy as this looks. I watch the channel as entertainment.
The wheel stud pattern is what as known as Budd wheels. Left hand thread studs and nuts on left side, right hand thread on right side, and which side is called out as from sitting in the driver seat. The starter on the truck can be changed to a common 12 volt Delco Remy 8200308 as long as the battery cables and batteries are installed as such. The fuel solenoid on the engine fuel pump can be replaced with a common 12 volt from 1985 generation road trucks. The headlights can be replaced with the sealed beams from a ‘75 Ford or Chevy pickup common part. The gauge holes are common 2 1/16” diameter, so a retrofit is possible if desired. If the truck is converted to 12 volt, mark the jump jack at the right rear of the cab as 12 volt, or disable it. It’s known as a NATO jump charge jack for 24 volt. Handy as a pocket on a shirt if in the correct voltage configuration. The speedo cable may be able to brought back to smooth running life by disconnecting it from the rear of the transfer case, making a simple funnel from trash paper and tape, then pouring in some light oil with oil soluble graphite for lube. Another tip of the day, same for your motorcycle clutch, throttle, and brake cables as newly installed prevention, or maintenance before someone gets stranded. Why would I know this?
I’ve always heard to use regular old green anti-freeze in the cables as lubricant instead of oil, or a dedicated cable lube in an aerosol can using a lubricant injector fitting on the cable jacket.
Passenger side numbers are the battalion or division ID, drivers side are the unit bumper numbers. It served a Medical unit. Looks great, it's straight. Have fun good luck.
FYI - When you tried to pull start the truck you had disconnected the batteries therefore you had no power to the fuel pump... just an observation... Have fun!
Didn't these old diesels also use glow plugs to warm up the combustion chamber before starting? Every old diesel I've driven required you to keep the glow plugs on until a light went off on the dash telling you the plugs had been de-powered, and the engine was ready to start.
Yes you need power to the fuel pump shut down valve even to tow start the engine. Otherwise you need to screw in the manuel shut down on the pump. Be careful if you do this as theres no way to stop the engine only by unscrewing the manuel again. Greetings from ireland.
Hey, I just stumbled in yesterday, now I can’t quit watching! Great production values - I hope your sponsors appreciate all you’re putting in, keeping it lively even when you’re just doing the humdrum everyday farming. Is there an episode where you explain all the computers in the cab, and how the work they do is critical to competitive agronomy? I’ll leave it to someone else’s storytelling to explain how, in the middle of everything, you two found each other, so we’ll-suited for a life in modern farming… Keep up the good work. Really fascinating to me, what you two may regard as “the routine.” You give me hope for the future of the planet, since I’m too old already to make any “good trouble,” farming and feeding the world. Peace y’all!
Nice find on the truck. Military heavy haul truck and used to move troops and frieght. Glad to hear it run. A nice truck to restore. That front plate is the identification number the military used to identify the truck in the event of it coming up missing or other issues like accident or attack on the troops. Can't wait to see what you do with the truck. I love the character of the couple. Grant married a great woman.
Great to watch as I am in bed with Covid. You both brought me out of a low place. Thanks for your infectious fun and can do attitude. Look forward to watching and hearing more! Keep going.
Also the good news, one of those 5 ton trucks (the wrecker version) towed my 70 ton tank (M1A1 version) 4 miles through the Iraqi desert March of 1991 to the nearest American assembly area.
The numbers painted on the bumper referred to one side, #1 the Military unit that the truck was assigned to, the other side #2 the trucks in the unit all had an individual number. The truck was referred to as a 5 ton an older truck design. Very likely it was assigned to a National Guard unit.
A number of those older trucks did in fact go to reserve and guard units in the past. Just as well, a lot went to the various state and federal surplus agencies for auction and / or private sale. I do remember driving those at some point when I was serving
I was in the Army, (Hq Co 2 battalion 33rd Armored) and that is a M813 5 ton cargo truck. Mine had a 250 hp Cummins. The muffler is off under the right fender. It takes 2 M8 truck batteries. The truck I had was a cargo bed fuel tanker with 2 600 gallon fuel pods with gasoline pump motor that runs the fuel thru a canister fuel filter to 2 spools of fuel hoses. I was part of POL (" Petroleum, Oil and Lube") to the 3rd Armored Division fueling tanks and other diesel vehicles.
From my National Guard days I recall several injuries from wearing rings, watches and other jewelry when working on 24 volt trucks. Be very careful. Enjoy!
Looks like an M814, which is the long bed version of the M809 series 6x6 5-ton's used in the 70's and 80's until they were replaced by the M939 series.
@@kimjohnson4304 Yeah that was my initial thought too, then I saw how far the rear wheels were from the fuel tank. Oh well, could be a fun project and truck to have if they can get it going.
The long wheelbase trucks we're used by bridge company's over in Germany while I, was stationed there. Drove a 5 ton 813 with pump unit and 2, 600 gal fuel tanks. Its strictly diesel fuel. The M-58 5 ton cargo trk is the multi fuel version. 2nd ACR 1/2 HHT Support plt 74 & 75.
Most Army machinery of that age had goveners in the carburator to cruise at convoy speed. There not practical on the highway, but some use can be had down on the farm!Your heart is in the right place Laura!
Yes, Multi fuel. Viet Nam era trucks I'm familiar with. They had something called a "Density Fuel Compensator" which allowed running on a variety of fuel types. I would drain all the fuel and fill with fresh diesel. Then crank it over and bleed each injector to get fresh fuel to the cylinders and remove any air. If oil viscosity is too high, it may not crank fast enough even with a 24 V commercial battery. I'd change the oil. Probably got rat nest in the air filter so you should remove it while trouble shooting. Good luck. clean fuel, oil and air and these things will run forever. If all else fails, do a compression test.
You'll have to bleed the injector lines on the engine, cause after sitting that long they're no doubt full of air, so turning the engine over means the injector pump is just compressing that air and not delivering any fuel to the injectors. While you crank it, loosen the injector line right where it goes into the head. You'll see some bubbles come out. Tighten it back down after the bubbles stop and while you're still cranking. Go through them all one by one. By the time you're down to the last couple, it'll probably start to fire. Cheers!
The numbers on the front are bumper numbers and identify the unit that owned the truck. Those vehicles have 4 batteries set up as a 24 volt system. Fuel is JP8 but can run on diesel or kerosene but will burn hot.
That truck is so sick!!!! Reminds me of one of my own busted down trucks I've been eyeing at for the past 10 years sitting on a farm down the road from me. Guess its time for me to try and track down the owner and ask?. Love all your video's keep them coming
Love Laura and her great attitude towards everything. She was defiantly raised right. Also love it when some of my favorite YT cannels get mentioned or collaborate with one another. Matts Off road recovery is also in my top ten Fav. along with this channel. So needless to say I was thrown back when you pulled out his tow rope LOL. Love your great content guys!
@@ofthewoods137 Definitely maybe Defiantly too, not a bad trait in a way 🤔 She Defiantly married her true Love in spite of her parents wishes to the contrary. See ? Definitely Defiantly 😀 Blame it on autospell.
Gee.......what memories. USMC MOS 3522, rebuild motors, transfer cases, transmissions, brakes. Made wheel hub gaskets out of manila folders when supply was short on "real" gaskets.
I'm a little late to the party, but the M-35 had a Diesel only and the M35-A2 had a Multi-Fuel version. The Multi-Fuel version could run Diesel, avgas, kerosene, and commercial gasoline. There were stipulations as to how to run them and you can not mix them. I don't remember all the details, but you can do a bit of research and figure it out. That's a fun project, but it's going to be a lot of work!
Heh guys. That truck has an NHC-250 Cummins motor. This would be a diesel-only unit. I would personally start by changing the fuel filters, draining the tank and starting out with fresh fuel. (You might want to add a fuel additive). Also, this is an 855-cube (14.0L) engine. The batteries you were using are not big enough to turn it over; particularly when its cold starting. Great video as usual. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to hear that big Cummins purring in the near future!
@@cynthiahoff1512 One of the reasons it did not start then was that they had not turned on the power to the ignition. These things have a few levers to pull and switches to flip in order to start up. They had sent power to the starter(so it was able to roll over the engine) but not to the ignition(no spark/glow) You are absolutly right that the fact it rolls over means it is not seized so a very good start, even if it didnt :)
@@Dargonkin527last I checked diesel engines don't need "spark" and those particular engines have no glowplugs. I grew up on a farm before that particular truck was built. Many of us had a multi-fuel ma deuce & a half around. While that one was likely built after they went to all JP5 fuel, the electrical system was about the same. Plus? Go watch the next video. 2 bigger batteries, a jump box and a little ether fired it right up.
@@cynthiahoff1512 Meh. Don't mind me, I guess having thousands of hours running these types of trucks gave me no idea how they work and what switch turns on what system. But you have an excellent day.... :)
I used to ride thoroughbreds for the primary owner of Continental Motors the maker of the Multi Fuel. In the military I often drove 2 /2 tons . In the Muti used what ever fuel I could get. In Vietnam where it was always hot I used diesel or JP4. In Germany where the temperature used to be way colder than it is now often I used regular gas. When using gas just put about a gallon of oil per 100 gallons of fuel. It can even be used oil if it isn't extremely contaminated. I put oil like that in my die real old engines. The new off road fuel doesn't lubricate the old injection pump like it should. The Multi Fuels have just a little less power than a regular diesel in real warm weather no matter what fuek you use.
Back in 1973 we converted a couple of those trucks to all-weather self unloading silage haulers. Our rigs had turbochargers that sounded like air raid sirens.
Hi guys .My name is Alexandru Manolescu ,and for a period of 24 years i served in both European Military and Us Military ,that truck that you guys have in your garage is 1981 GM GMC used by US military for transporting both soldiers, Armament and Personnel ,Is the first truck that it had installed on it the turbo system and the breathers system.
That was an Excellent video Laura!.. loved the camera work on the military truck being towed on highway...lol...love following you and Grant on your daily adventures ....absolutely the best farm channel on TH-cam...keep up the great work guys !
Laura, as you guys go further into married life, you are going to find yourself asking Grant, (What are you doing?) more and more. You had that look at the end of the video that my wife has been giving me for 21 years. Love watching you guys.
Would be wise to change the fuel by or drain it Then check your battery cables make sure they can carry the amps use your glow Plugs crack each line at each injector while crank ing DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID very Bad for the engine
@@robbarron4066 Whether somebody works 'hard' or not does not mean they are decent people. These guys do seem decent but I hate that 'from the top' programming of society to believe that hard working people are somehow better than others. It is simple propaganda devised to keep the majority of people busy and working. It seems to have now become a measure of ones value!
@@Caroda_band It has ALWAYs been a facet in the measure of ones value, it’s not a bad thing to do what you do and do it well. It’s one click on your compass. What you said is like saying you should not be recognized for being dang good at what you do. Would you consistently hire someone who doesn’t place high value on their work done. That’s becoming rare now a days... it’s a given that you just give them your $$ for doing the perfunctory things not caring what you get really.
@@Caroda_band They are -- in our society - hard work is the measure of a person. There are other countries where that is not the case so people that choose not to work hard can make those places their homes - thus not being a burden on the good, hard-working people here. While the reality of our system is not liked by some, it is a good one if you decide to work hard and contribute. If you don't, you deserved nothing ...
My very favorite body style military truck....I'm thinking M818 series. Should be a list of approved and emergency fuels on a tag in the cab, look for JP4 JP5 etc. Put a price on it lol, long frame excellent feed truck chassis
I'm sure this is too late but you will need a couple of very healthy batteries with good connections to get it to crank good, they originally had 4 batteries. As mentioned, that engine is not a multifuel, just a regular diesel NCH250 Cummins. It's a good engine though, you can put a turbo on it and really make it have some power. Those trucks have incredible pulling and off-road capabilities if you have enough weight on them. Videos you see of them struggling off-road are almost always with no weight on the back, and they hop and bounce and spin tires, but if you have weight on them they will pull the world apart. I have two of them and my wrecker version has pulled massive trees out and stuck trucks and tractors and backhoes just effortlessly. Even in the snow they do well.
The multi fuel engines could run on anything, including gas as long as it was blended with oil or diesel. That truck looks like it has a cummins in it, I think those are only diesel but not sure
What a great truck, no not because it's old. You gave me a great idea for pulling round bails out of the field here in Montana. You could get 10 or 12 bails at a time on the back of the truck, best part is you are not tying up a second tractor bringing in the bales. Great job - Mike
When starting those trucks usually you need to turn on the ignition switch then wait for the glow plug light to go off before fully turning the switch until it starts.
@@cumminsscout I watched another of her videos, and she said they are located in south central Nebraska. Dead of winter there. Hmmm. Was the NH250 not designed with glow plugs?
@@garythompson2101 There were no combustion chamber glo plugs. Military did use a diesel flame warmer in the intake manifold for extreme cold. Probably below freezing you can just use a puff of ether if needed.
From an Army 63C30 mechanic....Me 🤠 change the engine oil first. Change the oil filter. Change the air filtter and fuel filter. Clean the fuel tank and use fresh diesel fuel.
I believe the rig is from the 13th COSCOM (Corps Support Command), 13th COSCOM was activated in 1975, redesignated as 13th Support Command in 1980, and then reflagged as the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) in February 2006. The 36M may have been the 36th Medical Detachment and I dont know about the 49. When I was on active duty in the army, our vehicles were numbered as (for example) on the left bumper as: 555E 14E, and on the right bumper as A-12. That identifies the 555th Engineer Group, 14th Engineer Battalion, Alpha Company, 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad.
that's about what i was close to .. researching a bit here.. If i hadn't been EPTE Medical during boot i woulda made it to my MOS in USMC ..oddly enough was MOTOR T.. based i what i got ... this was vehicle #49 of the 36th Medical Detachment.. 1st medical Battalion.. for the `13th Command Control South.. re: Vietnam.. due to size i am guessing was a medical supply truck.. don't see the red cross on doors so definitely was not an ambulance.
Great trucks! I used one for a long time to carry explosives on an opencast coal site in Scotland. Plenty power and go anywhere. I forgot the golden rule of keep your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel rim and hit a big stone. Only once! I'd love to have one now.
I think it is so awesome seeing you do all the work around the farm and then freak out at the thought of a mouse, it is so sweet seeing you being total open and honest. You need to ask Chet how he plans to keep Nibbles out of the tractor cabs. Thanks for the cool video and look forward to watching yawl get the General running.
Its an old 5 tons, those number are unit and bumper number. In emergency situation a multi fuel can run on use oil, kerosene, and mo-gas mix with engine oil (not 100% sure on gas/oil mix) please be really careful on those tube tires and split rims, I've seen it came apart one too many times. It will kill you if you're not careful. If you are planning on reuse those rims, make sure you clean it really good with wire brush. When install locking ring, making sure it seats properly. If you have a tire cage, put in the cage while airing it up. Use extends lockable air hose for safety. Have fun and good luck.
The great thing about military vehicle is they have manuals for everything. You’ll find a black and silver ID plate on the dash start your search there. Google is going to be your greatest tool.
The numbers and letters are as follows. 13COS stands for 13th Support Command Corps (COSCOM), this is large umbrella organization with many different units under its control. 1MED stands for 1st Medical Brigade or 1ST Medical Group. 36M stands for 36TH Medical Detachment. 49 is the truck number. The truck was likely stationed at Fort Hood TX. Hope that helps.
I can still remember using stencils to paint in new numbers while in the service. Thanks for your explanation.
Was looking to see if anyone had commented and you beat me to it but only by 6 months
I run a couple of these to set out log trailers you can’t kill these trucks
One word of advice: Pay attention to the warning on the underside of the hood "Secure Hood Before Servicing", especially when there are winds. I've seen a a lot of guys severely injured because they didn't secure the hood while working on the engine. Wind caught it and slammed it shut on them. There is a lock mechanism with an eye right in front of the driver's window that secures to spring loaded fastener on the top of the hood.
X2!
Most of those trucks had a flip doghouse and they are very heavy and need to be locked in place .
I can remember being in one of these beasts going down the road and the hood flying open and you couldn’t see anything at that point.
@@johnrosier1686 If the hood flew up, then you screwed up royally.
@@ffjsb I don’t remember all of the details of how that happened. It was 30 years ago in the desert and fortunately we were able to pull over and get it secured. I think we were repairing something on it and someone missed latching the hood down.
Live and learn and I am way more careful today.
The truck is an M814. It has a NHC-250 Cummins engine. It is not a multifuel engine. It has a fuel pump primer on the dash that you pump up to help with cold start. When warm out it can be started with 2 batteries like you tried but cold you would need 4 or 2 group 8D batteries if not plugged into a block heater. I have a M818 the truck tractor version of this truck with the same engine. They are great trucks and worth fixing up especially for fun and farm work.
I would say use 4, 6volt batteries they will give you more cranking power
How about the ones they have with them, plus jump start one with the truck running, switching off as often as possible, and if they know which battery is weaker, jump start that one. That is how I do my excavator.
@@terrancemahoney4669 No.
4 12v batteries, those are usually a 24v system.
@@TheGenerationX894 Not necessarily true. If you use the RIGHT battery group, all you need is two. It all depends on costs, and how cold it gets where you are. 4 batteries will also require more battery wires and terminal ends, which also cost money.
Laura: I want to thank you for all of your wonderful videos. My parents grew up on a Nebraska farm! All of your happy smiles and delightful conversations reminds me of all the good times we had on our family farm! 😊
My grandfather who is now 89 years old who served in the military said, there is a master switch on the left side of the seat near the floor that needs to be turned on.
And then the battery switch above the ignition switch also needs to be turned on. Then you turn the ignition key and the truck should start.
there you go a further explanation on how to fire up the thing :)
It’s already turning over tho
@@MattieK09 yep that determined the engine is not seized just needs fire and fuel to run run run(in theory anyway) :)
@@Dargonkin527 ahh thanks!
Please be careful if you’re going to change the tires and use the same rims. They have a locking ring to hold the tires in place. They will fly off and seriously hurt or kill you without the proper tire cage and air hose adapter! I love watching your show 👍🏼
Or, just wrap a chain several times around the rim of the tire.
Just replace 3 piece rims. Too many people have lost their lives.
Replacing would be best👍🏼
Look closer the rears at least are not split rins
I was thinking the same thing about the ring wheels...very dangerous...see if you can replace with modern wheels...and have a professional tire guy that's experienced with rings to work on ur tires. be safe👍
A quick Google search leads me to believe that the "bumper numbers" that you asked about tell that this truck was once with the the 1st Medical Battalion of the 13th Sustainment Command. The numbers on the driver's side of the bumper are to internally identify the vehicle in the unit's fleet.
Exactly, all US Army vehicles are identified by higher command on the passenger side and the drivers side identifies the section within the owning unit.
When is was a field artillery battery commander I was signed for 14 of these types of trucks in varying configurations
Old lucky 13
If its duce & half it can use gas
Dang I wonder how much avgas got wasted transporting that back home just to rot.
13th Support Command
This was the first video of yours that I watched and I have to say that I enjoyed it, your wife my man is a treasure to have and vice versa, you both deserve each other as you both are so awesome and down to earth, I pray for you guys to enjoy life together, Amen.
Agreed. They'd enjoy a much longer life together if they used seat belts.
Likeable young people. Love the girl's positive, inspiring character. Good luck on your goals.
agreed but hate her voice
she is an airhead
Your truck is referred to as a "5 ton", a M809 series truck with a Cummins NHC-250. Diesel ONLY, but I would recommend running a fuel additive, Diesel Kleen, Hot Shot, or even just a quart of ATF per 10 gallons of diesel. These engines were not designed to run on Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, they need extra lubrication in the fuel to replace the missing sulfur. Also look online for an operational TM (technical manual) to show you how all the systems work. I have a 1972 M818 Tractor and I love it!
Just a FYI about the sulfur thing. In the US, fuel manufacturers must hit certain numbers per federal gov mandates. Fuel manufacturers definitely make up for what the high sulfur fuel did.
US diesel fuel happens to not be held to as high of standard for Germany. Its not an issue for that older non-common rail diesel. There potentially can be a over time an issue for a Bosch CP3 and CP54 Fuel injection systems. Definitely don’t use2-stroke oil or ATF as some additive. There’s a lot of misinformation about fuel additives, sulfur and everything. . Word
Fresh
I been using 2stroke and not one issue in my cummins. Ram2013 over 330k on it now. But I never deleted it yet but man still thinking of it
@@Stewies_Stuff James your right about the manuals numbers. You could see if there is a army or marine transportation truck company unit that can help you with the right information.
Do not use atf it will not burn marvel mystery oil 2 stroke oil is what you use
Since the early 90's the military switched to jp8 for all tactical trucks and them being able to run kerosene for arctic use the fuel system does not require lubrication from the fuel
That's an M809 series truck with a Cummins NHC-250. Diesel only, not multifuel.
From a retired body shop owner/ customizer: Striping it and taking dents out might be more of a project than you may want to handle...not bad, just time consuming. If you don't need that long of a wheelbase....it's easy to shorten. About two days work and a drive shaft shortening. If curious as to how to shorten it, or body work/paint questions....just ask. Good luck kids!
Having been around those trucks, and done some auto-body work myself... that's NOT Honda level sheet metal. It's THICK. I wouldn't mess with it unless it was a show truck or complete restoration or something.
I have also seen a rebuild where they drop an axle or they "bob-tail it" depends on what your end goal is
@@Dargonkin527 In the past, when they were that long, I would bob it and section the middle in front of the axles and reinforce the cut on the inside with a tapered gusset. I was a trained frame specialist for many years and this was a safe and proven method.
Such enthusiasm between you two is grand to see. You two will have great success in your endeavors.
You and Grant are the perfect couple together!!! It's so good to see more "LOOK OUT LAURA, A MOUSE!!!" happy videos for a change. I get so exhausted of all the mama-drama and violent content in people's lives. I am all about peace, harmony, and happy vibes!!! When I was blessed with my loving wife Bella, before she passed away, we got along just as you and Grant do. And that's important for a long healthy relationship. Of all the TH-cam channels I watch, LAURA FARMS is my most watched, because happy times, makes happy people!!! 🌽🚜🧺🛞🐀🛠️
I'm so impressed with both of you! You both work together well. And no potty mouth. You had great parents. 👍 great job.
What's wrong with a little swearing?
A well placed "God damn it" can be quite cathartic.
Can't even give a good comment without getting somebody upset. May God bless you.
@@kenwilson4375 Excuse me? Do not force your religion onto me. That's not ok.
Please don't force your lack of religion on me.😉
They pull start very easy. I was driving mine home and stalled it, batteries were too low to start again. A helpful gent in a 1/2 ton truck stopped to help and gave me a pull start. I think I popped the clutch in 2nd gear at about 20mph. It fired up and I drove the rest of the 2 hours home with no issues.
Lol. Drove one from Oklahoma to north fort Hood Texas with no alternator. When it stalled one of our NCOs let it roll backward and bump started it. Great times
Yes, but there should at least _be_ a battery to open valves for fuel to go through... I had a broken starter on our family diesel for about a month. Always parked it at a slope/hill - no problem.
@@uwekall6281 lol. On these old 5-tons there’s nothing electronic. Barely had lights. You can run one with no alternator installed. Once it’s running it’ll stay running until you shut off either fuel or air.
@@uwekall6281 It’s all mechanical. After you start it with a battery you can turn off the master power and you won’t see a difference. The batteries are for the starter, lights and fuel lift pump. The fuel lift pump is electric, but if it’s primed and you don’t have any leaks it’ll stay primed so the mechanical injection will draw fuel. These 5 tons and even more so the M44 series 2.5 tons start so easy, they can start on their own if they roll down hill while in gear.
Laura you’re the happiest, classiest woman on the farm girl channels… Don’t ever change… You parents have done good 😊
SO SO SO RIGHT
AMEN
yep her and grant, seem to be good people.
Good luck
I was trying to think of something to say to describe her but you said it for me....I agree 💯👍
Well, I'm gonna tell you! In all of the You Tube Videos there is no one as absolutely lovely and a harder worker than Laura. In all the farms in the US I doubt there is another as pleasant and capable as Laura. This 79 year old now residing in Idaho has spoken!!! Laura, you are a remarkable daughter, wife, farmer and You Tuber. Many thanks for your smile, your close up speaking to me in your videos and your attitude. You are a blessing.
It's so wonderful to see a couple having adventures together!! And a smashing lass that doesn't mind getting her hands dirty....... and that smile could get the truck running on it's own!!! Bless you both. XXX
A couple that can work together definitely will stay together. Stay close and keep the outside world out.
Nothing good this way comes. Good luck. You can make it.
All the best. Great video.
Laura just one look in your eyes and Grant must have fallen hard. The laughter and joy in those eyes that’s love. All couples who share their creative energy channels have this common trait.
I worked on two of those that we had on the fire dept, NEVER stand on the side of a tire/wheel when you are airing it up. I watched a guy get his head taken off when I was in the military. They are good trucks and most of the parts are available. I would suggest swapping the wheels for modern ones. The numbers on the front mean Pass side major command/organization/ drivers side unit/veh number. Drain the tank and the fuel filters, replace them and put diesel additive to improve cetane and remove water. The brakes should be air brakes and the pots probably are rotted, the air tank should also be drained of any water and flushed with 100% alcohol or WD 40. That's a few things to do for a start. good luck!
and when you wire 12 volt lead acid batts in series all you're doubling is the amps. you need 24 volt semi truck batts. the voltage doesn't multiply, the batteries act as capacitors and hold the system to 12 volts total (or 24 volts if you're using semi truck batteries). the only time that rule doesn't apply is alkaline batteries, dry cell. as those cannot take and hold a charge.
@@Jack29151 If you wire them in parallel you are doubling the amperage, not the voltage, if you wire them in series, like they did, you are doubling the voltage, not the amperage..
@@Sparks0001 yep was just gonna say same thing.
@@Sparks0001 Yep, think flashlight.
@@Jack29151 Quite wrong. 12v + 12v = 24 volts cranking amps don't change; get a bigger battery. You are meaning the voltage is dropped across the cells, true, but happens in any case.
In regards to the number on the vehicles:
Army Technical Bulletin 43-0209, Color, Marking, and Camouflage Painting of Military Vehicles, Construction Equipment and Materials Handling Equipment, standardizes how vehicle bumper numbers are applied. The markings are divided into four positions. Positions 1 and 2 are applied on the left, while positions 3 and 4 are applied on the right. The positions identify
1. The major command, organization or activity the equipment is associated with;
2. The intermediate organization or activity;
3. The unit that operates and maintains the vehicle; and
4. The specific vehicle number (often associated with the order of march).
Anything beyond this policy such as assigning a specific number against a specific unit position is a matter of unit standard operating procedure. However, the number six has traditionally been associated with the commander of the element. For example, a Humvee assigned to the commander of Charlie Company would be designated "C06," while the 1st Platoon, Charlie Company's command vehicle would be "C16," 2nd Platoon would be "C26," etc.[2]
I grew up in Nebraska and you two bring back good memories of what my grandfather called "God"s Country". Only the best for you both.
The Army Calls that a 5 Ton Cargo truck. The rear bed of course is missing. I drove one for about two years. They are a heavy duty tough truck made for all weather tactical work. I drove one of those through terrible mud and snow storms and never got stuck. Right over your head on the battery compartment is that round connector. That is the military jump start cable connector. That is what we used to jump start them. They were great basic Cummings Diesels that ran well but you need to blow out the fuel injectors periodically to clean out that dirty diesel fuel build up. Heaters are optional kits installed on the passenger side under the dash. Thanks for the video. It also works to pull start them, but use second gear not first to pull start one. Good Luck BP
From the research I've done, it looks like the markings on the bumper (3CCS 1MED 36M 49) stands for "49th Vehicle-36th Marines-1st Medical-3rd Casualty Clearing Station". Hope this helps.
Good job !
If the first acronym is 13CCS, Darren would be right. However, if it reads 13COS, then I think my explanation of 13th COSCOM is correct.
@@donhartzell You are correct, I miss read that and it does say 13COS. My mistake.
Sorry Darren, great guess, but you are way off. Check out my explanation elsewhere. Probably what through you off on the wrong track, is thinking this was a USMC vehicle. It is clearly US Army. So 13th COSCOM, 1st Medical Brigade, and probably the 36th Medical Detachment (UH-60 Medevac Det) putting the truck most likely at Fort Polk, though it might have made the move with several other 5th Inf Division units to Fort Hood.
@@cwpaul11 LOL well I got the medical part right, kind of. Thank you for the clarification. Your information sounds exactly like what they are wanting to know.
I absolutely love the truck. I was in the Marines when 2.5 and 5 ton multi fuel trucks were used. I’d take it as is ! Enjoy your new toy.
Idk why they discontinued them we have a few and their bad ass I've put 50 weight airplane oil in it one time and that thing ran
Laura, you’re a rare delight. Thank you both for sharing your adventure
Remember seeing ya’ll blessed souls in Vegas, about a decade, or more ago at a BJ table. Both of you are still blessed beyond a reasonable measure. Sending love, God bless.
You two are such a refreshing sight for my sore eyes.
I still have some hope for humanity...
Grant married well. Any woman who gets excited over an engine turning over (barely) is rare.
Multi fuel meant that they could run on alcohol smoke from coconut diesel fuel 10 weight motor oil or even oil like you would find in a transformer on the telephone polls and cooking oil
So that's...two kinds of "turn-on"...
Your letter on the bumper is to identify what batelun then the company , platoon ,# Of the truck
I don't understand why she turned up to help on a truck recovery with fingernails like that. It doesn't make sense.
Farm girl
also a good place to find Millitary Equipment is C & C Equipment in Nashville Indiana they restore old military vehicles and you can get parts from them!
Damn what a gem! I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to rescue a military truck like that!
Cool thing about these old military trucks is, if you check the engine type, it might be dual fuel capable; meaning that normally, it's runs on diesel fuel type 2 OR, if it's dual/multi fuel capable, you can run it on regular gas or gas/diesel mix.
The bumper numbers (curbside is Major command and the roadside is the company & vehicle number).
Cool grocery getter for sure!
You should get a set of two way radios for stuff like this. Communication when towing an unknown load is key to safety. If something happens on either end, then you are relying on the other person noticing flailing arms while they are focused on their tasks at hand.
You asked about the numbers and letters on the truck. The designation starts from left to right with the largest unit listed first and on down to the unit that owns the truck. This was a U.S. Army truck. So I will tell you from right to left that the truck was #49 assigned to the 36th Medical Battalion (commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel), which was assigned to the 1st Medical Brigade (commanded by a Colonel) which was part of the 13th Corps Support Command (commanded by a Brigadier General). This unit was headquartered at Ft. Hood, TX and served in Somalia, Iraq, and other places. Not knowing what bed went on the back, the truck could have transported tentage, portable hospital sections, a kitchen, a command post, etc. The plate on the dash should tell you the load capacity of this truck; probably a 5 or 10 ton. The trucks are practically indestructible, reliable, and easy to maintain. The engine runs on diesel. Some of the more modern smaller trucks, like the 2-1/2 ton truck you pulled out of a hole that was stuck, run on multifuel, which could be most fuels. I know a guy who runs one on used fryer oil! The 13th COSCOM is now called the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary).
Pretty sure that vehicle never saw service in Somalia or Iraq though even though the unit had.
Grant and Laura, you are one of our most favorite channels on YT! Every video is an education into the farmers life! Sorry we missed you passing through Arizona last month! My only critique would be to suggest protective eye gear for you both. Pressurizing tires and battery hook ups can go wrong quickly. We absolutely love your enthusiasm and joy! Nebraska should promote you both as state ambassadors for farming. Good luck with the winter projects!! Cheers! Rich and Meg in Arizona.
You do know it's fake..... Right? Any ody can operate farm machinery if your showed the proper way. As a farmer, this show is an insult to farming by someone with a you-tube channel. There is NO way farming is as easy as this made for tv farce, and this coming from a farmer!
@@montepool8162 Bummer Dude!
@@montepool8162 I wouldn't say fake. I would say there is a lot left out. I dont believe farming is as easy as this looks. I watch the channel as entertainment.
The wheel stud pattern is what as known as Budd wheels. Left hand thread studs and nuts on left side, right hand thread on right side, and which side is called out as from sitting in the driver seat.
The starter on the truck can be changed to a common 12 volt Delco Remy 8200308 as long as the battery cables and batteries are installed as such. The fuel solenoid on the engine fuel pump can be replaced with a common 12 volt from 1985 generation road trucks.
The headlights can be replaced with the sealed beams from a ‘75 Ford or Chevy pickup common part.
The gauge holes are common 2 1/16” diameter, so a retrofit is possible if desired.
If the truck is converted to 12 volt, mark the jump jack at the right rear of the cab as 12 volt, or disable it. It’s known as a NATO jump charge jack for 24 volt. Handy as a pocket on a shirt if in the correct voltage configuration.
The speedo cable may be able to brought back to smooth running life by disconnecting it from the rear of the transfer case, making a simple funnel from trash paper and tape, then pouring in some light oil with oil soluble graphite for lube. Another tip of the day, same for your motorcycle clutch, throttle, and brake cables as newly installed prevention, or maintenance before someone gets stranded. Why would I know this?
You got stranded? 🤔
I’ve always heard to use regular old green anti-freeze in the cables as lubricant instead of oil, or a dedicated cable lube in an aerosol can using a lubricant injector fitting on the cable jacket.
Passenger side numbers are the battalion or division ID, drivers side are the unit bumper numbers. It served a Medical unit. Looks great, it's straight. Have fun good luck.
New subscriber, you both remind me of my wife and I when we first married on the farm 49 years ago!! Good going!! I'm sure you'll make it !!
FYI - When you tried to pull start the truck you had disconnected the batteries therefore you had no power to the fuel pump... just an observation... Have fun!
That Cummins would have a mechanical fuel pump, but it’d definitely need the lines bled before shed fire off.
Didn't these old diesels also use glow plugs to warm up the combustion chamber before starting? Every old diesel I've driven required you to keep the glow plugs on until a light went off on the dash telling you the plugs had been de-powered, and the engine was ready to start.
Yes you need power to the fuel pump shut down valve even to tow start the engine. Otherwise you need to screw in the manuel shut down on the pump. Be careful if you do this as theres no way to stop the engine only by unscrewing the manuel again. Greetings from ireland.
Hey, I just stumbled in yesterday, now I can’t quit watching! Great production values - I hope your sponsors appreciate all you’re putting in, keeping it lively even when you’re just doing the humdrum everyday farming. Is there an episode where you explain all the computers in the cab, and how the work they do is critical to competitive agronomy? I’ll leave it to someone else’s storytelling to explain how, in the middle of everything, you two found each other, so we’ll-suited for a life in modern farming…
Keep up the good work. Really fascinating to me, what you two may regard as “the routine.” You give me hope for the future of the planet, since I’m too old already to make any “good trouble,” farming and feeding the world. Peace y’all!
Laura is such a precious young lady, Grant is one Lucky Guy. Looking forward to seeing how it goes with the truck.
Nice find on the truck. Military heavy haul truck and used to move troops and frieght. Glad to hear it run. A nice truck to restore. That front plate is the identification number the military used to identify the truck in the event of it coming up missing or other issues like accident or attack on the troops. Can't wait to see what you do with the truck. I love the character of the couple. Grant married a great woman.
I used to work on these in the Marines. Yes it can run off of almost any combustible material. Those 5 tons are easy to work on.
Great to watch as I am in bed with Covid. You both brought me out of a low place. Thanks for your infectious fun and can do attitude. Look forward to watching and hearing more! Keep going.
I know the feeling, I had it last month, keep eating and drink water.
Also the good news, one of those 5 ton trucks (the wrecker version) towed my 70 ton tank (M1A1 version) 4 miles through the Iraqi desert March of 1991 to the nearest American assembly area.
@@micklogg5377 I second that statement
The numbers painted on the bumper referred to one side, #1 the Military unit that the truck was assigned to, the other side #2 the trucks in the unit all had an individual number. The truck was referred to as a 5 ton an older truck design. Very likely it was assigned to a National Guard unit.
A number of those older trucks did in fact go to reserve and guard units in the past. Just as well, a lot went to the various state and federal surplus agencies for auction and / or private sale. I do remember driving those at some point when I was serving
I was in the Army, (Hq Co 2 battalion 33rd Armored) and that is a M813 5 ton cargo truck. Mine had a 250 hp Cummins. The muffler is off under the right fender. It takes 2 M8 truck batteries. The truck I had was a cargo bed fuel tanker with 2 600 gallon fuel pods with gasoline pump motor that runs the fuel thru a canister fuel filter to 2 spools of fuel hoses. I was part of POL (" Petroleum, Oil and Lube") to the 3rd Armored Division fueling tanks and other diesel vehicles.
I'm wrong about the batteries but the engine is a 250 hp Cummins
From my National Guard days I recall several injuries from wearing rings, watches and other jewelry when working on 24 volt trucks. Be very careful. Enjoy!
Ever see one grenade the clutch and it blow up into the cabin?
@@Corsairforu How do you grenade the clutch? Never heard that expression.
@@Corsairforu ---> What is "grenade the clutch" ???
The dump truck I used to own required 4000 cranking amps (12 volt) supplied by four batteries. You need more than your two batteries.
This is a 24v system.
Looks like an M814, which is the long bed version of the M809 series 6x6 5-ton's used in the 70's and 80's until they were replaced by the M939 series.
I was thinking M813
@@kimjohnson4304 Yeah that was my initial thought too, then I saw how far the rear wheels were from the fuel tank. Oh well, could be a fun project and truck to have if they can get it going.
The long wheelbase trucks we're used by bridge company's over in Germany while I, was stationed there. Drove a 5 ton 813 with pump unit and 2, 600 gal fuel tanks. Its strictly diesel fuel. The M-58 5 ton cargo trk is the multi fuel version. 2nd ACR 1/2 HHT Support plt 74 & 75.
Most Army machinery of that age had goveners in the carburator to cruise at convoy speed. There not practical on the highway, but some use can be had down on the farm!Your heart is in the right place Laura!
Yes, Multi fuel. Viet Nam era trucks I'm familiar with. They had something called a "Density Fuel Compensator" which allowed running on a variety of fuel types. I would drain all the fuel and fill with fresh diesel. Then crank it over and bleed each injector to get fresh fuel to the cylinders and remove any air. If oil viscosity is too high, it may not crank fast enough even with a 24 V commercial battery. I'd change the oil. Probably got rat nest in the air filter so you should remove it while trouble shooting. Good luck. clean fuel, oil and air and these things will run forever. If all else fails, do a compression test.
You'll have to bleed the injector lines on the engine, cause after sitting that long they're no doubt full of air, so turning the engine over means the injector pump is just compressing that air and not delivering any fuel to the injectors. While you crank it, loosen the injector line right where it goes into the head. You'll see some bubbles come out. Tighten it back down after the bubbles stop and while you're still cranking. Go through them all one by one. By the time you're down to the last couple, it'll probably start to fire. Cheers!
These Cummins have unit injectors, no individual injector lines.
No expert but wonder if the engine is a Hercules like a 2-135 or 2-155. White tractor??
@@kevinsiedschlag429 No, Cummins.
How many times can i say what a awesome couple lol. So fortunate to have each other. Love your adventures and lifestyle.
The numbers on the front are bumper numbers and identify the unit that owned the truck. Those vehicles have 4 batteries set up as a 24 volt system. Fuel is JP8 but can run on diesel or kerosene but will burn hot.
You can run it on JP8, but they're designed to run on diesel. You need a pyrometer on the turbo, and fuel additives to run it on JP8.
That truck is so sick!!!! Reminds me of one of my own busted down trucks I've been eyeing at for the past 10 years sitting on a farm down the road from me. Guess its time for me to try and track down the owner and ask?. Love all your video's keep them coming
Matts offroad yankem ropes will pull EVERYTHING. He even pulled a semi out of mud with it. Youre good.
I know Iam going to have a great day, when I hear Laura say, "Good Morning "
Wishing Grant & Laura a bright future!
Love Laura and her great attitude towards everything. She was defiantly raised right. Also love it when some of my favorite YT cannels get mentioned or collaborate with one another. Matts Off road recovery is also in my top ten Fav. along with this channel. So needless to say I was thrown back when you pulled out his tow rope LOL. Love your great content guys!
Why "defiantly"?
@@manolisgledsodakis873 he spelled definitely wrong is all.
Yep! Sorry, Was supposed be .."definitely".
@@pat06gto definitely
@@ofthewoods137
Definitely maybe Defiantly too, not a bad trait in a way 🤔 She Defiantly married her true Love in spite of her parents wishes to the contrary.
See ? Definitely Defiantly 😀
Blame it on autospell.
Please show more content on the military truck.. cool project to get running...
Gee.......what memories. USMC MOS 3522, rebuild motors, transfer cases, transmissions, brakes. Made wheel hub gaskets out of manila folders when supply was short on "real" gaskets.
I'm a little late to the party, but the M-35 had a Diesel only and the M35-A2 had a Multi-Fuel version. The Multi-Fuel version could run Diesel, avgas, kerosene, and commercial gasoline. There were stipulations as to how to run them and you can not mix them. I don't remember all the details, but you can do a bit of research and figure it out. That's a fun project, but it's going to be a lot of work!
Heh guys. That truck has an NHC-250 Cummins motor. This would be a diesel-only unit. I would personally start by changing the fuel filters, draining the tank and starting out with fresh fuel. (You might want to add a fuel additive). Also, this is an 855-cube (14.0L) engine. The batteries you were using are not big enough to turn it over; particularly when its cold starting. Great video as usual. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to hear that big Cummins purring in the near future!
Um they turned the engine over in the video :)
@@Dargonkin527 but not fast or long enough to start it. It spun tho, & that's the most important thing.
@@cynthiahoff1512 One of the reasons it did not start then was that they had not turned on the power to the ignition. These things have a few levers to pull and switches to flip in order to start up. They had sent power to the starter(so it was able to roll over the engine) but not to the ignition(no spark/glow) You are absolutly right that the fact it rolls over means it is not seized so a very good start, even if it didnt :)
@@Dargonkin527last I checked diesel engines don't need "spark" and those particular engines have no glowplugs. I grew up on a farm before that particular truck was built. Many of us had a multi-fuel ma deuce & a half around. While that one was likely built after they went to all JP5 fuel, the electrical system was about the same. Plus? Go watch the next video. 2 bigger batteries, a jump box and a little ether fired it right up.
@@cynthiahoff1512 Meh. Don't mind me, I guess having thousands of hours running these types of trucks gave me no idea how they work and what switch turns on what system. But you have an excellent day.... :)
I used to ride thoroughbreds for the primary owner of Continental Motors the maker of the Multi Fuel. In the military I often drove 2 /2 tons . In the Muti used what ever fuel I could get. In Vietnam where it was always hot I used diesel or JP4. In Germany where the temperature used to be way colder than it is now often I used regular gas. When using gas just put about a gallon of oil per 100 gallons of fuel. It can even be used oil if it isn't extremely contaminated. I put oil like that in my die real old engines. The new off road fuel doesn't lubricate the old injection pump like it should. The Multi Fuels have just a little less power than a regular diesel in real warm weather no matter what fuek you use.
This winter - get it restored mechanically.
Next winter - build an living space on the back end & use it as an RV
They already have an rv.
Back in 1973 we converted a couple of those trucks to all-weather self unloading silage haulers. Our rigs had turbochargers that sounded like air raid sirens.
Hi guys .My name is Alexandru Manolescu ,and for a period of 24 years i served in both European Military and Us Military ,that truck that you guys have in your garage is 1981 GM GMC used by US military for transporting both soldiers, Armament and Personnel ,Is the first truck that it had installed on it the turbo system and the breathers system.
That was an Excellent video Laura!.. loved the camera work on the military truck being towed on highway...lol...love following you and Grant on your daily adventures ....absolutely the best farm channel on TH-cam...keep up the great work guys !
Laura, as you guys go further into married life, you are going to find yourself asking Grant, (What are you doing?) more and more. You had that look at the end of the video that my wife has been giving me for 21 years. Love watching you guys.
Grant will come to expect and demand that look to ensure that whatever he is wanting to do is the right thing to do!
Would be wise to change the fuel by or drain it
Then check your battery cables make sure they can carry the amps use your glow
Plugs crack each line at each injector while crank ing DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID very
Bad for the engine
You both give us hope for our future. Hard working, well spoken young adults. God Bless you always.
so well said! ... nice to just enjoy them enjoying their lives!
@@robbarron4066 Whether somebody works 'hard' or not does not mean they are decent people. These guys do seem decent but I hate that 'from the top' programming of society to believe that hard working people are somehow better than others. It is simple propaganda devised to keep the majority of people busy and working. It seems to have now become a measure of ones value!
@@Caroda_band It has ALWAYs been a facet in the measure of ones value, it’s not a bad thing to do what you do and do it well. It’s one click on your compass.
What you said is like saying you should not be recognized for being dang good at what you do. Would you consistently hire someone who doesn’t place high value on their work done. That’s becoming rare now a days... it’s a given that you just give them your $$ for doing the perfunctory things not caring what you get really.
@@loboalamo There are probably hundreds of thousands of people that could do better but just don't get the opportunity.
@@Caroda_band They are -- in our society - hard work is the measure of a person. There are other countries where that is not the case so people that choose not to work hard can make those places their homes - thus not being a burden on the good, hard-working people here.
While the reality of our system is not liked by some, it is a good one if you decide to work hard and contribute. If you don't, you deserved nothing ...
Grant and Laura this old Army Truck came of the Assembly line in 1945 I'm not just a Machine Nice Find Your both are a Wonderful Couples 😀 ❤❤🖖👍
Love Matts Off road Recovery!
My very favorite body style military truck....I'm thinking M818 series. Should be a list of approved and emergency fuels on a tag in the cab, look for JP4 JP5 etc. Put a price on it lol, long frame excellent feed truck chassis
I think Grant is my spirit animal... we need more Grant's in the world.
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I LOVE THE ENTHUSIASM YOU PUT INTO ALL THE STUFF YOU HAVE FOUND! Have fun and enjoy your special ADVENTURE 😊 TOGETHER ❤!
I'm sure this is too late but you will need a couple of very healthy batteries with good connections to get it to crank good, they originally had 4 batteries. As mentioned, that engine is not a multifuel, just a regular diesel NCH250 Cummins. It's a good engine though, you can put a turbo on it and really make it have some power. Those trucks have incredible pulling and off-road capabilities if you have enough weight on them. Videos you see of them struggling off-road are almost always with no weight on the back, and they hop and bounce and spin tires, but if you have weight on them they will pull the world apart. I have two of them and my wrecker version has pulled massive trees out and stuck trucks and tractors and backhoes just effortlessly. Even in the snow they do well.
Lots of memories as a young marine in the back of one of those.
The multi fuel engines could run on anything, including gas as long as it was blended with oil or diesel. That truck looks like it has a cummins in it, I think those are only diesel but not sure
We run mo-gas. 70 octane I think it was
Also, be certain the turbo is well oiled (and oiling) before you run the engine very much if you do get it started.
My first impression, is that you would need a tractor, in order to pull the big truck! Was shocked the pickup worked!
Back in the 80's my father used his 1969 Ford F100 pickup to tow a single wide mobile home. Rolling weight is much easier to pull than dead weight.
That's a cool truck, a lot of work to fix up nice, but one you can do a lot with and cool to have, and use.
What a great truck, no not because it's old. You gave me a great idea for pulling
round bails out of the field here in Montana. You could get 10 or 12 bails at a time
on the back of the truck, best part is you are not tying up a second tractor bringing
in the bales. Great job - Mike
When starting those trucks usually you need to turn on the ignition switch then wait for the glow plug light to go off before fully turning the switch until it starts.
It's a direct injection NH250 and needs no glow plugs.
@@cumminsscout I watched another of her videos, and she said they are located in south central Nebraska. Dead of winter there. Hmmm. Was the NH250 not designed with glow plugs?
@@garythompson2101 There were no combustion chamber glo plugs. Military did use a diesel flame warmer in the intake manifold for extreme cold. Probably below freezing you can just use a puff of ether if needed.
@@cumminsscout And even though I am a retired 88M Army driver, I learn somethin new everyday...Thanks for the info.
I'm keen to see the military truck finisyed, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!
I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time when you said the mouse are going to “ get me” 🤣🤣
That's MEESE to you!
@@palewriter1856 MEESES!!!!
@@michaelball4683 To PIECES?
Thanks for the video of you towing a truck
From an Army 63C30 mechanic....Me 🤠 change the engine oil first. Change the oil filter. Change the air filtter and fuel filter. Clean the fuel tank and use fresh diesel fuel.
Congratulations to Grant and Laura. Good job!!!!
I believe the rig is from the 13th COSCOM (Corps Support Command), 13th COSCOM was activated in 1975, redesignated as 13th Support Command in 1980, and then reflagged as the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) in February 2006.
The 36M may have been the 36th Medical Detachment and I dont know about the 49.
When I was on active duty in the army, our vehicles were numbered as (for example) on the left bumper as: 555E 14E, and on the right bumper as A-12.
That identifies the 555th Engineer Group, 14th Engineer Battalion, Alpha Company, 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad.
that's about what i was close to .. researching a bit here.. If i hadn't been EPTE Medical during boot i woulda made it to my MOS in USMC ..oddly enough was MOTOR T.. based i what i got ... this was vehicle #49 of the 36th Medical Detachment.. 1st medical Battalion.. for the `13th Command Control South.. re: Vietnam.. due to size i am guessing was a medical supply truck.. don't see the red cross on doors so definitely was not an ambulance.
13th COSCOM, 1St Medical Group 36th Medical Company, Truck number 49
Lovely to see a sweet couple like you with happy energies Gad will bless you
Good Gad...🙄
Great trucks! I used one for a long time to carry explosives on an opencast coal site in Scotland. Plenty power and go anywhere. I forgot the golden rule of keep your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel rim and hit a big stone. Only once!
I'd love to have one now.
I congratulate you . You are a skilled couple .
Looks like that one has the big Cummins 250 in it, great motors
for a farm girl scared of mice, im confused why you dont have at least one barn cat.
I think it is so awesome seeing you do all the work around the farm and then freak out at the thought of a mouse, it is so sweet seeing you being total open and honest. You need to ask Chet how he plans to keep Nibbles out of the tractor cabs.
Thanks for the cool video and look forward to watching yawl get the General running.
Its an old 5 tons, those number are unit and bumper number. In emergency situation a multi fuel can run on use oil, kerosene, and mo-gas mix with engine oil (not 100% sure on gas/oil mix) please be really careful on those tube tires and split rims, I've seen it came apart one too many times. It will kill you if you're not careful. If you are planning on reuse those rims, make sure you clean it really good with wire brush. When install locking ring, making sure it seats properly. If you have a tire cage, put in the cage while airing it up. Use extends lockable air hose for safety. Have fun and good luck.
The great thing about military vehicle is they have manuals for everything. You’ll find a black and silver ID plate on the dash start your search there. Google is going to be your greatest tool.
0:51 love Grants answer! A "4WD semi" would be great for pulling loaded semi trailers out of the fields.😄😊😍😍😍
It's actually 6 wheel drive
@@danielrobey1759 well, technically it would be a 10 wheel drive. Lol. I'll show myself out.......
@@lookoutman1970 6 hubs or 3 axles..lol