The M-715 front axle is prone to snaping the short end axle that is about as strong as a D44, it is also prone to slipping tubes. The NP-200 T case over heats at sustained speeds over 40mph. The rear D70 is "unique" having 1 rare locking device available. Both axles have limited regearing options, no off the shelf replacement shoes and no available hub selector. The front closed knuckles take oil that is no longer in production. Next to no replacement parts for the engine, no OHC chain, no distributor or anything else to do a clean rebuild or service. Most trucks have been loaded beyond ability and have tweaked the frame causing the top of the bed to be closer to the cab than the bottom. The T98 transmission has no replacement parts, all clutches and liners have to be "relined". Owner of a 1968 M-715, in prosses of receiving: LQ4 4L85e AMG 242 Super 60 D60 14 Bolt Radius arm swap New gas tank that fits the now centered driveshaft.
I heard there’s actually something available to help with all those drivetrain components that makes it super easy and sometimes cheaper! It’s called a Chevy K20.
@@Flyboy207 The John Deere corn head grease is a 00 grease. It's basically a really thin flowable grease, but quite a bit thicker than gear oil. Probably the same consistency as what you use, I just have a local John Deere dealer to pick up what I need. The original purpose is John Deere developed it to go into gearboxes on corn heads, hence the name.
This is strange to me because I never go to the rear fender clearance to judge how big of tire to go. The FRONT is usually where the turning wheels are and the front is where the issues of tire rub is, and clearance issues as they turn.
Yes, I'm actually surprised he's going with a 41" tall tire. I've got a M715 and my research tells me that around 39" is as tall as you can go without rubbing on the front, unless you add a lift.
I love Stacey David but these videos just tick me off. They tease you and then never show the rest of the build or the finished product. It's been a year and I guess the old M715 is still sitting in the shop on jack stands.
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I’m restoring an M-715. Can’t wait to see the red barn wheels mounted.
I worked in that plant in South Bend, In. In 1983. The last model was in the building when I was painting the DJ5 mail trucks. Company was AMGENERAL
The M-715 front axle is prone to snaping the short end axle that is about as strong as a D44, it is also prone to slipping tubes.
The NP-200 T case over heats at sustained speeds over 40mph.
The rear D70 is "unique" having 1 rare locking device available.
Both axles have limited regearing options, no off the shelf replacement shoes and no available hub selector.
The front closed knuckles take oil that is no longer in production.
Next to no replacement parts for the engine, no OHC chain, no distributor or anything else to do a clean rebuild or service.
Most trucks have been loaded beyond ability and have tweaked the frame causing the top of the bed to be closer to the cab than the bottom.
The T98 transmission has no replacement parts, all clutches and liners have to be "relined".
Owner of a 1968 M-715, in prosses of receiving:
LQ4
4L85e
AMG 242
Super 60 D60
14 Bolt
Radius arm swap
New gas tank that fits the now centered driveshaft.
I heard there’s actually something available to help with all those drivetrain components that makes it super easy and sometimes cheaper!
It’s called a Chevy K20.
@@Flyboy207 The closed knuckles have current oil that is in production, it's called John Deere Corn Head Grease.
@@m16ty Not sure where that came from but I use the special closed knuckle lubricant from Torque King 4x4.
@@Flyboy207 The John Deere corn head grease is a 00 grease. It's basically a really thin flowable grease, but quite a bit thicker than gear oil. Probably the same consistency as what you use, I just have a local John Deere dealer to pick up what I need. The original purpose is John Deere developed it to go into gearboxes on corn heads, hence the name.
Damn you, thats just wrong. I wanna see that setup all mounted.
Can we get some follow-up on this??? Wanna see the finished product!
Cool wheels!!!!
I need Stacy David to be my adoptive uncle!
Now that would be 1 cool Uncle!!
What ever happened to project heavy metal is there a video of the complete build?
This is strange to me because I never go to the rear fender clearance to judge how big of tire to go. The FRONT is usually where the turning wheels are and the front is where the issues of tire rub is, and clearance issues as they turn.
Yes, I'm actually surprised he's going with a 41" tall tire. I've got a M715 and my research tells me that around 39" is as tall as you can go without rubbing on the front, unless you add a lift.
I wish they made DOT road legal wheels. Seriously considering getting an M715
see my above post about the M-715
Where’s the pay-off?
Спальник турбину увеличен бен3обак тент и бак для питьевой воды будет класс
I love Stacey David but these videos just tick me off. They tease you and then never show the rest of the build or the finished product. It's been a year and I guess the old M715 is still sitting in the shop on jack stands.