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Wow. Three ARBs. Good for you! The on-board air can handle switching the lockers. Air consumption is minimal. Remember that the "extra air compressor and tank" is for vehicles that do not have on-board air. I cannot conceive a scenario where you want to lock one rear axle, but not the other. I...

Your mileage may vary. I recovered my Deuce over 1100 miles, crossing 4 states and one international border. I spent almost three days servicing the truck (new oil and filters, new fuel filters, brake bleeding, chassis grease job). I took it on a couple short local drives to get light bulbs and...

Our id**ts here can beat that! They also bought the "New Flyer" hybrids, then discovered that with maintenance costs and eventual pack replacement they made no sense, whatsoever. Their fuel savings were also much less than expected. so they converted them back to diesel only. However, the...

The rims and tires look like they mean business! Nice!

The top speed of an M35 is about 120 mph. It has a lot of mass, but wind resistance is significant. I'm talking about it free-falling to the ground. Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjF8ju7YeLI

Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8Gkl9uv7c That is really all it takes to do a brake adjustment - it is that simple. Unless... A problem I had (and still have, to some extent) is that the brand spanking new f**** North Star replacement brake shoes do not sit exactly the same way...

I had never worked on a manual transmission before (ok. clutch jobs) but read up on how to do the 5th gear OD modification and install. I was ok taking it out (came out with the engine) and ok opening it up but terrified pressing the gears off the shaft and putting the new ones on. It made for a...

My condolences. That is not good news. I agree - an oil test, including the shavings, would likely give you the best pointer. At least, with the oil pan off, you know what to look for, then. I also do not think that the oil pump itself is the primary cause of shavings. It sits behind a...

You have been busy!

With all the stories about damaged Allisons in the M35A3 I am sure someone has quick access to one of these! Help a man out!

Thanks DavidWymore..yes, and here is the thread: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?156484-LDS-conversion-summary-thread

Are you planning on using it as a water transport/brush fire truck? I am sure it does great in low range, even with that hulking tank in the back! 1000 gallons give you some endurance for grass fires, 20 mins or so with that inch and a half, depending how much continuous spray you need. That...

Can't argue with a logical and detailed walk-through. That's really helpful.

So, when is the time to take her for a spin?

That truck has no idea how lucky it is to have been rescued by a caring and knowledgable professional.

That's what I have been saying for years now! :grin: Never happens....

I highly recommend the bolt-in alternator upgrade that Wolverine sells. http://wolverinetechnologiesllc.com/AlternatorKitM35M54.html Put it in mine - very happy.

Prestolite WSE-4101A 24V DC 50 Amps Ord. No: 19207-6183391 NSN: 5945-00-636-8779 MFR: 7E656 Wow, that is one pricey little sucker! It is only a 50A relay. Perhaps it would be a good idea to identify current alternatives for this part. Something like this could be made to fit: At $45 a bit...

That's great! You now have plenty of time to take pictures and a video of your truck and post them!

:razz: literally, apparently! It sure smoked! Too funny, could not pass that one up.