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  1. cattlerepairman

    Soft top from scratch

    That roof is exactly the right combo of sophisticated and crude looks that makes it appear bone stock! You certainly know what you are doing when fabricating; "luck" had little to do with the outcome; this looks very well and precisely made. The cab interior roof HAS to be blue, because who is...
  2. cattlerepairman

    My first m35a1!..i think?

    Also wanted to say that the REB kit for the front axle is a desirable upgrade. The sprag works, especially when the operator understands it and avoids "wind up". However, the REB converts the automatic engagement to a purely mechanical engagement with a lever. Prior to the air shift transfer...
  3. cattlerepairman

    My first m35a1!..i think?

    I am not a gasser expert - other on this site are - but the ones I have seen had the standard "car" like shift pattern. The wonky shift pattern for the multifuel came out of necessity for an OD gear for the lower revving engine. Stands to reason that, as gassers got parts replaced, they were...
  4. cattlerepairman

    My first m35a1!..i think?

    I see that the data plate with the shift pattern appears to be showing the multifuel shift pattern (both 3 and 4 away from the dash). Sent from my SM-G991W using Tapatalk
  5. cattlerepairman

    Timing 180 degrees out, radiator replacement - Matt fixes his Deuce

    Collaboration with C&C Equipment (sponsor on this site). - truck will only start with ether - truck will not idle well when cold - low on power All signs of timing 180 degrees out. Matt does a decent job wrenching on the Deuce. Fun to watch if you have done this work before and it actually...
  6. cattlerepairman

    M35A3 CARC Paint "Detailing" / Protective coating?

    Fans of classic car "patina" use linseed oil applied with a rag. Maybe give it a try and see? Sent from my SM-G991W using Tapatalk
  7. cattlerepairman

    16R20's fitment without rubbing

    Not sure what you were reading, but 16.00R20 are 52" tires. The largest that you can fit on a stock Deuce is 46". That means 12.00R20, 11.00R20 and 395/85/20. The latter leave room for a sheet of paper between them and, because they are MPT tires, they ought to run on a rim that fits these...
  8. cattlerepairman

    deuce accessory switch handle - weird shape?

    I am sure there were...interesting...incidents to make the military want this. I am wondering...do all the M35 have this oddly shaped switch, including the gasoline powered trucks? Or is something specific to the multifuel? I suspect, for consistency, they all have it, but I wonder where the...
  9. cattlerepairman

    Torque rod nut torque

    @Kacykl you are right, as I stare at my phone screen with a jaundiced eye. OK, but now I have THIS: TM 9-2320-361-20 ; 7-22 TORQUE RODS REPLACEMENT ; p 7-51 and p 7-52 ; The lower image on p 7-53 shows the torque rod (22) and the nuts ( 18 ) and (21) and it says 175-200 ft lbs (237-271 Nm)...
  10. cattlerepairman

    Torque rod nut torque

    The 361 series 34 says "Tighten nuts (5) 200-275 lb-ft (271-373 N.m)." This is the newest series of TM and the one I would trust. TM 9-2320-361-34 0-8. FORWARD-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (Contd) page 10-46 Sent from my SM-G991W using Tapatalk
  11. cattlerepairman

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Lowering the exhaust brings the "noise cone" closer to the cab roof and and window, so it is likely going to be louder. Mine was, too, when I replaced the end pipe with the 90 degree turn with a shorter straight pipe and flapper. There is a reason why some trucks have long stacks, other than the...
  12. cattlerepairman

    Turbo Identification (whistler or not?)

    I can't make out what the label says. I believe the whistler turbo NSN to be 2950-00-148-7985 Also, on the compressor side, a C whistler has the manufacturer (Schwitzer) cast into it and the number on the housing is 3LG319. The two halves of the C-turbo are clamped together (with an exhaust...
  13. cattlerepairman

    M35a2 leaking radiator, calling the retrofitted radiator guys.

    Not sure about that. I had my radiators rebuilt twice. I guess it depends upon the shops around you. Ask. Get quotes. I think I paid around 700 bucks and that was half price from a replacement. Your reality may vary. Sent from my SM-G991W using Tapatalk
  14. cattlerepairman

    Must Have's for New Deuce?

    There is another elegant way that some member have done, provided you can find or make the right rims, and that is to switch to more current 22.5 commercial tire sizes. Even 11.00R20 or 12.00R20 seem to be hard to come by in some places...
  15. cattlerepairman

    Must Have's for New Deuce?

    I switched (way back) from 9.00-20 NDT to 11.00R20 Michelin military radials on Canadian (essentially M35A3) rims. IMHO, these tires are the best compromise: They can be mounted on stock Deuce rims without issues. They are tall enough to lower rpms/help with top speed when on the road, are...
  16. cattlerepairman

    Must Have's for New Deuce?

    The weld-on-a- "bar" modification is a good solution if you do not care about the longevity of the dog bone bushings. Welding around the rubber deteriorates the bushings quite quickly. However, due to the welded on bar, they can't fall apart. A #1 horse shoe is essentially 1/4in stock. People...
  17. cattlerepairman

    2 Hole Injector Nozzles - Great Deal

    2-hole injectors superceded single hole injectors at some point in the multifuel manufacturing process. The 2-hole injectors cause fuel to burn more cleanly with less smoke and are said to reduce stress on pistons compared to the single fuel stream nozzles. I have run both; the single hole...
  18. cattlerepairman

    Fuel Tank Questions

    My five cents is that replacing the military alternator with a civilian one (more output at half the size; much more space around it) and replacing the stock primary filter with a spin-on cartridge setup are worthwhile modifications. Civilian alternators 21SI, 22SI and 27SI are usually used...
  19. cattlerepairman

    Fuel Tank Questions

    Here is the gasket: https://www.bigmikesmotorpool.com/products/in-tank-fuel-pump-mounting-gasket-for-multifuel-trucks-10917063 Or you simply cut your own...it is a simple round shape. Yes, the in-tank pump is the "right" way; it also has become a bit pricey, in the $350-400 range. Here is one...
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