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  1. tobyS

    M105 axle assembly to accommodate dish-out combat wheels

    This thread popped up and I'll update a couple things. Running dish out A3 on a stock 105 puts the load entirely on the outer bearing...and wheels must be beveled for wheel nuts. While eventually I will modify my rims for the deuce, it's too much $$ for a 105. So...I'm going to bolster...
  2. tobyS

    M35A2 project

    While you are at it, replace the well worn front springs with a fresh m105 set. The 105s hardly have any use on most of them and are a direct replacement. M y A3 will get them when it's place on the list is closer to the top.
  3. tobyS

    Busy day

    Sure looks good! I really like that combination. I'm glad to see the caster modified. A big thanks to MWMules for transporting the wheels. Now for front hub lockouts. Air lockers too.....yippee. My 4x4 will eventually get at least the rear. The g177 is great but they mud up fast...a...
  4. tobyS

    M35A series brake shoes

    There are plenty of people here to answer your question but C&C Surplus in Unionville, Indiana is not far from you for shipping and they rebuild enough trucks to give advise and sell good shoes.
  5. tobyS

    M105 build.

    The m105 spring is the same as the deuce front. How many guys would like to trade out the tired, sagging old deuce front spring for a barely used 105? just sayin
  6. tobyS

    Got all my M35A2 LED lights working....for a little bit. Anyone worked on LED's with success?

    Found this on my 1061. Both sides had one wire between the light housing and mount that was smashed enough the wire came through the insulation. Then I checked and the ground for the bulbs in the top is one screw and the ground for the lower led is the other screw.....and they are not bonded...
  7. tobyS

    M105 build.

    Sorry, I was wrong about the overload, it's on the top of the leaf with eyes, so it's removal won't change height. The shorts could reduce about 3 less and yes keep brackets.
  8. tobyS

    M105 build.

    There is somebody that wants the pintle ring from a 105 in the parts wanted classified if you want to sell the ring.
  9. tobyS

    M105 build.

    when I went 4x4 with the deuce, I thought about using its rear axle under the 105 and running a driveshaft.
  10. tobyS

    M105 build.

    Got it....moving The springs are hardly used on most 105s and worth rebuilding, just with some thickness removed. The onerload is about 6 layers and the main spring is 11, easily reduced to 9, with no mount changes, only shorter bolts needed. I used them (10) on my 4x A3 with bag overload.
  11. tobyS

    Staggered Tire sizes possible?

    I second Wes above. But if I had to do it, I would disconnect the drive train for the front, probably driveshaft. No way even off road will be "slippery" enough to unload that much stress. With each revolution the front would go about 10" less than the rear. Oddly enough, this would work on...
  12. tobyS

    M105 build.

    You may have ruled out surge brake. I like them. Unless you plan on a heavy load, the overload spring could be removed and so could a couple leafs of the main spring.....maybe add shocks. I hike a little travel than being so stiff that it hardly flexes. The 11 leafs are just too many...
  13. tobyS

    Air pushing out hydraulic fluid M925 converted dump truck

    I thought I remembered a small hole in the cap as a vent., like 1/16". With motor it doesn't need much venting but with cylinder, the rod volume will be pushed out and sucked in with each stroke. If there is no vent, where did the oil come out? His statement was that it blew it out.....but...
  14. tobyS

    Air pushing out hydraulic fluid M925 converted dump truck

    Yea....trapped air probably trying to get out the OEM tank vent. 'm thinking you need a line from the top of the OEM tank into the aux tank and to cap off the OEM vent since it's below your reservoir and the top of the aux tank is vented at the fill. Otherwise the aux tank drains out the OEM...
  15. tobyS

    Air pushing out hydraulic fluid M925 converted dump truck

    Did it work properly and then just start this? I'm seeing the aux tank nearly entirely above the vent on the OEM tank. Gravity would seem to empty it over time but that is not what you are describing. Does the second tank stay full? We need more circuit information....like how he diverted...
  16. tobyS

    Air pushing out hydraulic fluid M925 converted dump truck

    Something is not adding up. I would get a second and third opinion before I bought a pump. You are not telling us enough details. WHERE does it blow oil out? Does it have a diverter valve? The pump is just two gears that mesh together. What does your mechanic say is happening....or not...
  17. tobyS

    M35A3 Transmission Temp

    The seal used on the fourth clutch pack by the OEM fails. The locking tc shifts from 3to 4 with it locked, putting more stress on it. Over time the seal holds less and less pressure on the clutch pack, causing it to slip. As it slips, it heats up. It gets hot enough to melt aluminum and turn...
  18. tobyS

    M35A3 Transmission Temp

    Smell your oil. Does it smell burnt? There is nothing, like clutches with pressure, that I know of to make heat at idle.....unless it's really in gear. The government made a real screw up puttion a locking torque converter on the 545....calling it a 1545. It's part of the reason the 4th/r...
  19. tobyS

    Findlay Ohio 2021 show, May14-16

    I went Friday and got to see new and old friends. It was perfect weather and there was good attendance. A big thanks to Dave for being the SS express. And thanks also for the mirrors. I should have got 2 sets. One of the clamps that I didn't use to mount the mirror made a nice door stop...
  20. tobyS

    M1061 modifications

    No, I have the 929 and deuce 4x4. The dump will pull the above trailer or the 1061. The deuce could handle a light load, as the new trailer has full air brakes. I see what you mean about bolting it on, but it would take the 20' version. Loading at the mill is with a large cat loader and...
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