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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2


                            CONSENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL


Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc.
Houston, Texas

I hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form S-8 of my opinion regarding the legality of 155,000 shares of
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. Common Stock, without par value, to be issued
upon the exercise of options granted pursuant to the Stewart & Stevenson
Services, Inc. 1993 Nonofficer Stock Option Plan.


/s/ WILLIAM L. MOLL, JR.
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William L. Moll, Jr.
Managing Attorney
April 12, 2002


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