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Speedy vehicle registration in Lake Elsinore did my "on site" vin verification and helped me title my M35A2. It's been a few years but they were great to work with.
I am not aware of any shut off valves for the hydraulic fluid to the radiator. I drained my radiator water first via the petcock then I blew low pressure air thru the filler neck to completely drain the motor of radiator fluid. I have not removed a radiator before but the above process removes...
I pressurized my system after rebuild and bled the system perfectly. It also identified two lines I failed tighten. If I recall correctly I needed 10 psi to push the fuel up to the engine.
sincerely, crazy Mike , formally big Mike.
In regards to the engine stop solenoid, it should open when you flip on the engine “on” switch and close when you push down the engine off toggle.
After I finished my rebuild, I pressurized the fuel system with about 5-10 psi thru the fuel return line. I then put the loose fuel return line in...
When you switch the engine off it activates a cylinder that shuts fuel off to the infectors. it’s on top of the motor by the box that houses the two rods that roll the racks. See that it opens and Closes when you switch on and off with the start switch. It could be a simple linkage fell off.
HEMTT is loaded up and ready to go...just need to add a couple hundred dollars of diesel to make the trip. Tons of big truck stuff for sale. NOS 2 1/2 ton air pack, 2 master cylinders, canvas cab and cargo covers, M2 tripods, armored shield for M60 etc., etc., etc.
My friend Tracer was heading to Plymouth CA for the big MV swap meet. His M105 trailer has a flat. He can’t get the logs loose and the Loves tire shop won’t touch a slit ring rim. Anyone near there? please call me ASAP so I can give you more info. 916-809-2969
I’ve been searching for the TM which covers the M977 crane. No luck. There is a seal kit on E-bay but I don’t know which crane it is for. If anyone has the seal kit and/or the TM for the M977 crane, I’m interested.
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