Short Airpack for M35A2

[Johny5]

So it appears everyone is sold out of the short style airpacks for the M35A2. Does anyone have a source of these that are in good condition?

Also, has anyone went from a short airpack to a long airpack incase I can't find a shorty?

 

[country]

We stock these

Dave
www.easternsurplus.net

M35-166 | M35 Power Brake Booster / Air Pack
Power Brake Booster / Air Pack Fits M35, M35A1, M35A2, M35A3, M36, M36A1, M36A2, M36A3,M275, M109, M109A1, M109A3, M109A4 2 ½ Ton Trucks
NSN #: 2530-00-040-2188, 2530-00-753-9306
Part #: 7539306, 8345003, 12368255
$495.00

 

[rustystud]

So it appears everyone is sold out of the short style airpacks for the M35A2. Does anyone have a source of these that are in good condition?

Also, has anyone went from a short airpack to a long airpack incase I can't find a shorty?

The short and long air-packs are totally interchangeable.

 

[Johny5]

Rusty, That's good to know!

 

[bigmike]

I think I have rebuild kits...if interested, PM me.

 

[Johny5]

I think I have rebuild kits...if interested, PM me.

I think I already got a rebuild kit from you. The issue is I have some really deep pitting.

 

[gimpyrobb]

No chance of sleeving it?

 

[texas30cal]

I measured the ID a couple weeks ago in order to try to find some tubing the same size but lost my notes. I remember it was right on a size, 4.250, 4.500 etc? Could someone who has one apart measure the ID with calipers ? If I can get the tubing I can part the ends off and tig them back on, it will require building a fixture for the lathe and one for welding but it can be done.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I measured the ID a couple weeks ago in order to try to find some tubing the same size but lost my notes. I remember it was right on a size, 4.250, 4.500 etc? Could someone who has one apart measure the ID with calipers ? If I can get the tubing I can part the ends off and tig them back on, it will require building a fixture for the lathe and one for welding but it can be done.

I can send one of my crappy housings that is pitted if you'd like. I was saving it to work on later, but if your willing to head the "fix it" front, I'll get it out asap.

 

[texas30cal]

If you could get me a ID on it first it would be great, that way I could look for tubing. Finding material to fix it with is first step.

 

[rustystud]

I measured the ID a couple weeks ago in order to try to find some tubing the same size but lost my notes. I remember it was right on a size, 4.250, 4.500 etc? Could someone who has one apart measure the ID with calipers ? If I can get the tubing I can part the ends off and tig them back on, it will require building a fixture for the lathe and one for welding but it can be done.

That would be great if you could "sleeve" the cylinders ! I know that the brake company I mentioned earlier back east is doing that. They are using stainless steel sleeves. I also believe they are lathing the piston to fit in the smaller bore. The leather seal is able to adjust to the smaller size very easily. I tried to pin down the manager on "exactly" what they do but he got a little "cagey" after awhile. I believe if someone got themselves set-up to do this procedure they would have a ton of customers !

 

[bigmike]

It couldn't be from me since I just got these kits and haven't sold one yet.

 

[rustystud]

It couldn't be from me since I just got these kits and haven't sold one yet.

I was referring to "Precision Engineering Rebuilders" . They are a pretty big company and about the only one out there still rebuilding our "air-pacs" and master cylinders especially the duel master cylinders. I've bought parts from them before and have talked with the shop manager quite a bit.