Recent content by CaptainBillUSMC

Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. After some thought, I am going to change the fluid and both filters and fill with 15W40. I hate to do it because the trans fluid is so clean, but it's thin and I have no idea what fluid it is.

Thank you! I saw the threads for the fluids. I just wanted to get an idea for how everyone's transmissions are holding after using 15W40 vs Dexron III. That's good advice on changing the internal filter. I am going to check out O'reillys. Thanks again!

Hello! I've read the TMs for my M925A2 truck, include the Lube Order as well as the -10. I also read the manual from Allison that I found on here. The TMs talk about using motor oil, depending on ambient temps. I live in East Tennessee. Rarely get to neg temps. Been here 5 years and I...

Ok. I actually feel dumb now. The heater core has no bolts. I know how it gets fastened in. I got the heater core with the truck but I hadn’t looked at in a few months, as it was in the toolbox under the passenger seat. When I pulled it out after I made this post, I realized the error of my...

Yes, its the OEM heater core. And I hear ya. Just don't want to buy a bunch of different sizes. I can try to eye ball it and see. I might get pretty close. Thanks!

Thanks to all who responded to my first post after purchasing my M925A2. I’ve been driving around with the temps in the 20s here in E Tennessee with no heat. Isn’t terrible, but supposed to be really cold this weekend and next week. I’ve got the heater core, just need to install. No bolts...

Got it! Thank you! I was thinking it was just 2 pieces and that’s what I got. Slightly different from the drawing you pulled from the manual. I had them put on a thimble and chain sling rated for the 5/8 cable. The salesman at the wire rope place, didn’t really believe me when I told him...

Thanks! Not a parade truck, so we did a hybrid of what you said. I told him what I wanted and he told me what he thought I should have and we met in the middle. I took some of his advice and he went with mine.

Hello! Been a while since I posted. Finally bought a truck. 1990 BMY M925A2. Real nice truck. Works great. It did not come with a winch cable, however. A retired Army CW04 had a 5/8 150 ft cable sitting around that he gave to me. It was just a cable, nothing on it. Does anyone have a complete...

Sorry, I should've clarified, I was saying above that I was going to change out all the fluids when (and if) I bring it home. And you had said leave the fluid be unless it indicates being changed. And, I was curious if you meant just the transmission fluid or leave all the fluids be unless...

Thanks! So, you don't think I should be concerned at all about the loud clunk in reverse? And the whiny sound? Yeah, I will be heavily scrutinizing the tires on the truck. And, of course the brakes and just about anything else I can visually see.

Ok thanks! You are probably correct. Back in the "rear" getting and having Dex3 is simple. But, when deployed, it becomes an issue. Combat logistics would be even more difficult. Just like when they switched over to putting jet fuel in the trucks. Much easier. There was a time when the...

Really? Wow! So Shell Rotella for example in the transmission? Is that not a concern in the winter? This is good insight! Thanks!

I spoke with the seller today. There is a bit more to the story that I wasn’t aware of. The truck has been sitting for 5-6 years. When I get it home, I’ll need to change all the fluids and probably clean the fuel tank. That’s if I buy it. Figuring out why it clunks into reverse and the...

Thank you! Thanks! I’m going there on Friday after this snow moves through to see the truck and help troubleshoot. Tough to troubleshoot this kind of issue with one person. I can remember when I was in, the preferred fluid was DextronIII, the red stuff. Not sure why anyone would put oil on...