Buying a Bobbed M923 5 Ton Military Truck NNKH

Buying a 1984 AM General M923A1 bobbed five ton ex-military truck. This has the Cummins NHC250 14-L naturally aspirated diesel. The a2 version of this truck had the Cummins turbo 8.3 l.
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[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

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[@ganhulugp1740]

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[@baybornbalkanbaby7277]

How much did you get her for?

[@sykwookiee]

Was that the Conowingo Dam?

[@justinwhitley1470]

They make a valve for runaways it’s called a rota valve once installed flip a switch works like a champ I install them on all of our oilfield trucks

[@cygnusstarscream]

My brother was in the 8th Transportation Group, Vietnam. I was a helocopter pilot 155th Attack Helicopter Company, before it disbanded. His second tour he joined a gun truck crew, they modified 2.5 or 5 ton cargo trucks to a weapons platform changing out various armament. His favorite was the huge flamethrowers used on Zippo Raids.

[@jerryglen986]

Same exact repairs on my 5 ton. I bought mine on auction site unseen for 1,850 total with taxes. Came to pick it up at Fort Riley Kansas. I can't believe how nice it was. Thanks military. Mint m-923 with brand new tires and it looked like nobody drove it. Handle fix and 3 air leaks. I got lucky. If only I could get some of those weaponry our corrupt leaders left😜 left in CIAnistan. 👍🍺🍺

[@davidpayne2880]

For a manual air shut off check out the butterfly valves from air delivery high pressure/vacuum equipment suppliers.

[@marthagomez7335]

Ten years ago I bought a 1985 freightliner with new tires and two full fuels tanks, 350 Cummins, 10 speed, $1,000 cash.

[@zerep11]

You mean *"TRASHKANISTAN?"*

[@alexanderrosales7675]

@@zerep11 You mean Graveyard of Empires?

[@trythinking6676]

@@alexanderrosales7675 Never fight a Sicilian with life on the line or start a war in Afghanistan.

[@RobJ1929]

I really enjoyed it. My volunteer Fire Dept and a 4x4 brush truck since we had a good amount of fires in the woods and everyone was trained on it except me. My brother Fred purchased a 5 ton but he said everytime he went to the VFW he was filling it up but that was back 26 yrs. He always wanted one but his Wifey made him sell it. I road in it and was confusing to me with all the switches but loved just going for the ride even if it was a mile or so yes he could get some speed out of it. He was in the Army and worked on everything plus he was a helicopter pilot as well as a mechanic on all the birds they had. We loved trucks more than anything else. Keep it coming.

[@almonjacob3496]

My guess is when they bobbed the truck they used the intermediate axle not the rear. You lost the locker when they removed the rear axle. In my experience the military didn't put locker in the intermediate axles because two rear axles with locker would negate the front tires ability to turn the truck on any surface other than dry blacktop.

[@sfertonoc]

I always empty my tanks after a day’s drive to prevent moisture in tanks. Also that blue “brake” button you push is not for parking brakes. It is an emergency air for combat escape when you are low on air and need to override the service brake.

[@BusMaster99]

Spring brake,* not service brake, but yeah, the handbrake lever controls both the cable operated parking brake and spring emergency brakes while the green spring brake emergency override is pulled out to the normal position.

[@jameswolfe7485]

The windshield folds down so that in combat a bullet will not shatter the windshield and spray you with glass, or at best obscure your vision at a crucial moment (which there are a lot of when you're under fire). Before you drive into the river, replace that air line that pressurizes the rear axle/differential - a cooling axle (when you're in cool water) will suck water in those little breathers, and your axle lube will be contaminated and diluted with river water. Expensive repair! Fun truck!

[@020Dutchy]

And you can fireback at enemy in front without breaking your own windows?

[@Mr.Grumbdy]

You have an amazing mechanical aptitude and you explain this rig with precise detail. In my case I'll have to either watch this video a dozen times or look up a video in addition to your video. My hats off to you .

[@topdeck55]

This is a fantastic production Chris. The benefits of compressing the full experience into a longform story are miles above the standard "watch a guy fix something". Those can be great videos but I get much more when you can understand the whole story.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks! I was thinking on trying to keep everything into one video for this truck, but I end up with hours and hours of footage and it gets overwhelming. Keeping it in segments is much more overwhelming. Plus a lot of people probably don't care about the purchase details and operations of this truck. Most people probably just want to see getting her stuck in breaking some stuff! Lol. I appreciate your feedback

[@usa_dobson8967]

Absolutely beautiful truck! You did an amazing job going over everything.

[@unstoppableman5273]

There should be a canvas hood that goes over the air hat to cut off the air to engine.

[@michaelosmon]

I love those older diesels with no turbos. Nice score. I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience

[@divadyrdnal]

Love the “water fording valve”…could use that here in Louisiana at times!

[@johngz3413]

PAC positive air cut off. It's a spring loaded steel disk for the intake pipe... If your scared look into it. But I have never heard of a diesel engine just running off without some other serious issues like missing piston rings or a turbo seal failure. Neither of which you will get if maintenance has been done regularly and rebuilding at the appropriate intervuls

[@glenncrockett4451]

I remember about 35yrs ago our Township used to have auctions and at that time there were 4 big military trucks (Dual rear axles) and School buses, no one wanted them and everyone sold for under $10 each, most drove them right out of the auction, some of the school buses sold for a dollar lol. No scrap guys back then around here. Now I see they sell for quite a bit.

[@johntaylor1947]

The now old Detroit two stroke diesel engines had a drop-down flap/valve on top of the blower, it was part of the intake horn. Making something similar for your truck would be a good idea.

[@armyofaceas]

Getting into that cab brought back a lot of memories!

[@justamanandhisdeuceandahal5399]

probably already know by now but those colored over lights in your dash are lights for the guages. Very nice truck.

[@discoverymoi]

This exact one was one of my fav mods on snowrunner. What a beauty, those axels are super beefy.

[@KurNorock]

Always wanted one of these..

[@tomphillips1204]

The fuel shut off is electrical and when it fails it fails to off. The reason you have a hand throttle shut off is that on top of the fuel shut off valve there is a thumb screw that you can turn in to start the engine if the fuel shut off fails. Then use the hand fuel shut off to kill the engine make sure you leave the switches on as you do that.

[@charlesroberts6965]

Really enjoying your content..late to the party but by far this 5 ton is the coolest ever. Keep up the great work and continued success with your channel.😁👍🇺🇸

[@MaggieandMissyPugs]

We now live in Upstate NY and we miss WAWA Their subs are the best. Great video

[@stevenbrennon9284]

That motor sound s like a 220 Cummins I heard that's the motor they put i. These trucks real nice military truck 🚛 thanks for the upload and look forward to some more uploads have a nice weekend and take care.

[@KutWrite]

So cool! Reminds me of the old '44 Dodge Army Ambulance (like on MASH) I had in the early 70s. Kind of speed limited but 4x4 and great granny range. Only one date refused to ride in it. Yup, she was done on the spot.

[@mikecowan8762]

Super Nice Find....I'm Starting to See the Usefulness of It Being "Bobbed" and "Singled".....Very Nice and Thank You.!!!

[@RicoCantrell]

Dude. Awesome video. I learned some stuff about mine and I've had it for months.

[@inquisitivemind2465]

I'd love one of those 5 ton trucks they make great camper conversions.

[@flexjay87]

This M923 is so cool, and such good shape. Thats awesome !

[@kennethparent8544]

Love these surplus military trucks very mint I am retired from the military I was in the Marine corps for 20 years

[@ronaldmiller2740]

THANKS CHRIS FOR THE VIDEO!! YOU KNOW YOUR MILITARY TRUCKS ALSO THERES ALOT TO LEARN ABOUT THEM .. WE DROVE THESE KIND OF TRUCKS AND JEEPS ALSO IN THE MILITARY AND IF YOU SCREWED UP AND DIDNT KNOW WHAT WAS WHAT,,, THE SGT. OR COMMANDING OFFICER WOULD BE ON YOUR A-- --.. I WATCHED PART 2 FIRST AND LEFT A COMMENT ,, DAM WHAT A VIDEO!!!! STAYING UP LATE WAS GREAT ,, LIKE I SAID THIS TRUCK IS ALL AIR .. AND ITS A KEEPER... THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mattottie6410]

Really nice 5 ton, always wanted a m151 jeep, after seeing your vid now really want one, thx. Matt

[@corpnut2906]

the light covers on your dash are not warning lights they are the actual dash lights. good find

[@jeffmorgan73]

What an absolutely wonderful truck, you definitely buy the coolest stuff

[@nicklopez3580]

Thanks Chris for another amazing video have a great day

[@nappyheadedhoe]

great job man ! You are one talented mechanic! Very impressive

[@MrWaltjam]

you may already know, but the brake button is not a parking brake but a brake over ride. In the event that there was a sudden loss of air pressure, pressing that is supposed to release the spring brakes inorder to get to safety. the hand brake between the seats is the parking brake. Atleast that is the way they were when the Army version came out in 1988 ish when I was in. the button used to be black an would say on it not for parking. and spring brake over ride.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Love the truck definitely agree a run away seems very scary!! Awesome buy!!

[@citizenfirst5826]

That's the first bobbed 923 I've seen. Looks like they did a good job on it.

[@jj-eo7bj]

I drove military 5 ton ft benning ga 86-1990 one amazing vehicle

[@MrChevrolet94]

My dream truck goals!!!!

[@user-jd9hw4in6l]

BRO this is literally my DREAM TRUCK

[@CoIoneIPanic]

yeah sure keep dreaming.

[@scottmulrooney8483]

Oh man, this is a bucket list item for me, congrats to you!

[@revgee93]

Great Truck. Good Find. Have Fun.

[@Ghettochappy]

That truck looks in great condition!

[@brianreid3494]

I am hooked on your videos thanks for them.

[@ericgilhart5951]

Badass truck I've been looking for one hard to find one in that good of shape

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Great explanation of the truck. Awesome vide!!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Paul

[@c5back9]

That first shot over water looked like the Susquehanna Dam crossing from Port Deposit (Cecil County) to Harford County Maryland traveling southbound on US Route 1.

[@TechGorilla1987]

I should have known that you are acquainted with Andrew C. You and his friend Jesse all seem to have the same kind of mentality and zest for life. I'm glad that KZbin brought me here.

[@MechanicForGMCCars]

love those old trucks

[@ben2687]

Love the video. I'm very curious because I've been thinking of getting one.

[@travwold7669]

Spent many many hours and miles in a 5 ton. Army 13B towed howitzer . One quick story- we were on the high line in Montana and jumped the truck and the M198 howitzer over a dead deer on the road at 55 mph

[@bricewest1646]

Back in the 2000 we would pack a clipboard around when we would cold start the yeard. If one ran on us we would pull the cap off of the top of the intake and put the clipboard over the intake.

[@ericstonge3285]

That is my dream truck. Very happy for you 🤗

[@derekwatkins97]

My new favorite channel

[@krautmaster7922]

Nice audio! The sound is sweeeeeeeet!!!

[@guiart4728]

Now there is a daily driver! If some clown is looking at his phone and rear ends you at a stop light…if you notice…not good for them. That’s what was great about my 72 Olds 88!

[@DPcar-mania-65]

Fantastic video ! Very interesting & formative. What a great truck to have as yout daily driver, other drivers would certainly keep out of your way ! 🤣

[@Lured-in]

To stop the run away diesel (usually will consume itself, it burns the engine oil) just spray a CO2 fire extinguisher in the intake and you can quickly take away one of the three elements that is required for fire and stop the run away. That’s a awesome truck, I hope to own one myself some day.

[@danscott3880]

I use to mess with the PFC'S. say go get the keys for the 5 ton...lol

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Lol that's a good one

[@nitrofish1974]

Awesome video, learned 👌 more in this video than I would on my own lol 😆 brilliant 👏 😀

[@c5back9]

New to your channel. Just watched the Trashliner vid now this one. This puppy would pull that Trashliner like it wasn’t even there. Oh wait, most of it isn’ there LOL!

[@JohnSmith-kz1ll]

I put a 3in ball valve inline on my intake on a Detroit I have you would have to be quick to shut it of but it works. If your to slow getting to it might be better letting it go.

[@irish34csprigg61]

Always wanted a 5 ton military truck

[@psavel274]

That thing is badass... I'm with you on the lack of three pedals. Everything I drive is a manual and has been since I learned to drive. Maybe when I become and old fart I'll want an auto lol

[@robertward553]

Pretty cool truck. Great video.

[@8MADJACK]

I've never used the emergency shut off, turn the run/stop off, then the battery after it stops. Do it in that order or it can make the generator over volt and cause havoc. Battery switch first on, last off

[@structuremanchop6054]

I want one so bad, nice truck. I have a friend who has one and he injects propane into the intake when on the highway and he has increased his mpg to almost 16mpg from the 6 he was getting. He also has been tinkering with a browns gas or HHO asperated into the system as well and it seems to also increase his mpg and doesn't have the heating issue he gets with the propane. the motor runs warmer not much more . anyway have a wonderful day Semper Fi

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks. And you should snag one! Definitely a fun truck to mess around with. Interesting about the propane. I was surprised how good of fuel consumption this one got on the way home. I'll have to do some more trips to confirm though

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Enjoy your day also

[@josemartin530]

Nice!!!! I wanted to have one of this since I was a kid.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Me too Jose! Ever since I saw a deuce and a half in person I knew I had to get a military truck one day

[@josemartin530]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow definitely in my bucket list

[@armandopatane5343]

Love military trucks so cool looking

[@wilhelmreuter7831]

Back in my days when I was in the military Drive in those trucks at the end of the day when we parked and we had to drain the air tanks due to condensation and water

[@inkmore9395]

Beautiful truck!

[@senyashchukin391]

I like watching your videos because you don't act silly and joke a lot like some channels (donut media or whistlindiesel for example). And you have a good voice so I just turn on one of your videos and play it in the background while web browsing.

[@astrixistheman]

I love it, its got everything i wish moden cars had

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Beautiful truck.

[@chadchamplin2654]

We make bobbers at work and I'm the painter I do body work on them and paint them have done a lot of them and deuce and a half s lots of fun to play around with cool video

[@brianmahoney6252]

a chalwyn valve is what your after mate . i had to install one on my truck to take it into a petro chem work site,

[@7892rl]

The 'rattle-can' paint job right after a major re-con would have me a bit concerned.Good such with the 5T.

[@nickjcal2819]

The dash "warning light covers" you said were painted over...are not warning lights, they are lights for the gages.

[@thegrinch8161]

I have an old Bedford RL, it’s a former British military do almost anything lorry and built solid walls and a roof with a bed and table and for cooking and heating I managed through a lot of trial and error to fit stove too. Yes it looks awful but it should come as no surprise to you that when rvs get stuck or they brake down they mostly come to ask for my help with their tails between their legs but apart from all that it’s nice set of wheels there

[@jackthereefer1]

That is nice that you don't require a license plate to drive on public roads. Great job sir.

[@einrecompz4167]

Bro that's insane 😮😮😮

[@daemarregan1461]

I think by putting the bag over the air intake, cutting off the air supply caused the engine to try and drawl more fuel. It's a old trick I was taught long time ago. It helps unclog a clogged fuel filter

[@MinniMoR]

I dont know if anyone has mentioned this yet but for runaway protection the intake flapper is a great option but can be expensive and may not be viable for going underwater if you wanna do that but another option is a co2 fire extinguisher. You just shoot it down the intake or snorkel in your case and hope it dies. Not a sure fire method but knowing the chance of that engine running away is very slim and you need a fire extinguisher anyway I’d rely on it.

[@johnmeurer4780]

Kinda genius

[@paulcarter2907]

A truly interesting vehicle that would be great fun to drive..Thanks...

[@allanwagner4570]

primary air should be brakes ONLY secondary air is anything else that needs air to function nice truck

[@JorgeHernandez-kc4gz]

Man!! Great truck , I’ll bet is fun

[@johnbroadbent9034]

try installing a plumbing gate valve on the intake hand type to stop over run off engine

[@twinshobbytwinshobby3863]

Super AM General Projekt :-)

[@kevinkepley4714]

Now that is a pickup

[@donaldhollingsworth3875]

That truck seems to be a different then the ones we had in the Marine Corps in the late 1980's.

[@casketblack5660]

Wow!! Gotta love that war machine action!

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

I used to work on these truck, fun fun RET(SSG)

[@jkmcp45]

The reason for the automatic trans isn’t ease of use but it makes them a beast of road in soft conditions like sand desert warfare

[@Brian-mp6bg]

@@dancarney106 they are lifesavers when you have been in the road for 30 hrs and are sleep deprived.

[@theflashjaxx]

Put an aluminum blast gate for a dust collection system into the intake system. You can even rig it to a linear actuator so u can flip a switch to have the battery close it off.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Great idea

[@ShadowManceri]

The spare tire will come down easily, but good luck getting it back up. That's a workout you'll never forget. Bonus points if you do it middle of night in cold rain where the "road" is a mud field. There's nothing worse than doing tire repair on the field.

[@garyseaton4619]

What a sweet truck...

[@fredskill1510]

For your air leak check your valve stem that is usually what gets hit when changing tires and see if that does it.