GreenGiant2 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Had a friend call Saturday in need of help. I was not able to help at 5he time but did get pics of the aftermath. Story goes he was using a friends 5 ton am general when the throttle stuck in reverse. He panicked and threw it into drive. The transfer case must have been the week point. The owner told my friend he is to find parts to fix it. Owner was not happy 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 It is a Rockwell T-1138 transfer case NSN 2520-01-144-1520 P/N 5704517. For a A.M.Genral 900 series 5 ton truck 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The nation is full of army surplus truck dealers, all of which should have new, military rebuilt, or certainly good used. Is it an M900 A1 or A2 ? http://www.memphisequipment.com/ http://www.idahomotorpool.com/ http://www.whiteowl.com/ https://www.easternsurplus.net/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 That transfer case has a habit of doing that, especially in low range.Where are you located? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 New york. He said he has on located Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDetails/2360/9M-142-T1138-Rockwell-Transfer-Case They are in Philly. I bought my M917 and trailer from them. Square people to deal with and will work with you somewhat. Got to use your oil pump. 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Bad deal all around, but it sounds like it could have been alot worse. Hopefully nothing else is damaged. Andy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yes it could have. He had just pulled the electrician out and was backing up toward the road when it stuck. He has found one in Ohio for 3k. Thanks for the leads. 2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ya, those transfer cases in those trucks do not seem very strong if you go beyond their design limits. A friend of mine bought one of those army 6x6's to forward logs in the bush and his grenaded like that too. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The real cause of most of the transfer case issues is the Allison MT654's ridiculously low gear ratio in reverse compounding the engine torque to the point of failure. This is why you should never use reverse in low range on these trucks. Why did the the throttle stick?Did the operator pull the emergency shutoff? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Quickfarms said: The real cause of most of the transfer case issues is the Allison MT654's ridiculously low gear ratio in reverse compounding the engine torque to the point of failure. This is why you should never use reverse in low range on these trucks. Why did the the throttle stick? Did the operator pull the emergency shutoff? Wondering the same thing. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 He is a good guy but seems every time he gets near heavy equipment something happens. He runs crane for a living. Dont know why throttle stuck but he panicked cause he was headed across the highway. 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Buddy scrapped 2 5-tons at this place back in summer. Last I heard they still had them sitting there. Idk what models or anything like that. They were at the paxinos yard. It's central Pa. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-416370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solaire Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) Man, that actually looks pretty nasty, that is the least I can say. Did he solve it?! I have never had a similar issue however my dad has been in a similar situation, but I have no idea how he actually solved it. I remember that he was really stressed out as it was not his own truck, the company that he was working for owned that truck and it was a bigger problem. He actually tried to call me, but his phone number was blocked. After that I bought him a number from https://quackr.io/rent-sms-numbers as they are having the best ones and the most secure ones. Edited June 1, 2021 by Solaire Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55636-frantic-phone-call/#findComment-474566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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