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On mine, the strainer simply twists and lifts out. The mounting bracket cannot be removed. It is difficult to get all of the rust and corrosion out, expecially on the other side of the baffle. Try putting some steel balls or gravel in the tank and tumble it over, and over and over. Flush it...

Dexron III is what the 1545 Allison in an A3 was designed to take. Don't use any other Dexrons as the newer Dexron's are not compatible with the Allison's seals. You can also use Castrol TranSynd, which is an excellent fluid, but very expensive. I would go with the Dexron III. It is very...

I would try small engine repair shops and motorcycle shops. Offer to place a 55 gallon barrel at their shop and empty it regularly. I don't think they would generate enough WMO to interest many recyclers, but it would likely be enough to fuel your truck.

If the shocks are old, like they are on most Deuces, I wouldn't even worry about testing them. I would replace them with new shocks. I wouldn't use NOS shocks as these have likely been sitting on a shelf someplace for years. If you put new ones on, then you know what you have.

I used the Monroe 34787 shocks as well and they have worked out great. Not only is the ride better, but excessive wear on my passenger-side front tire has been stopped. I painted them prior to putting them on as it was easier. The Monroe 34787 shocks were the same diameter as the original...

I may be able to come to the rally. It will be 265 miles each way for me from Hiawassee, GA - I'm right on the Western North Carolina line. I will likely bring my M35A3 if I come. Right now it is depending on work.

Ditto. I didn't use the spacers and ended up having to compress the arms on the pressure plate after removal and place nuts to hold it back in order to re-install the PP. Definitely put something in there or you will regret it.

I tried to buy some 4HN batteries from Exide several years ago. Exide makes them, but refuses to sell them to civilians. The Exide guy told me that Exide didn't make any civilian batteries with the same physical dimensions as the 4HN. I have no idea if what he told me was true or whether or...

My MEP-003A came with two trashed 4HN batteries installed, but you are correct - the 003 is supposed to use 6TLs. I put two Exide Orbitals in my 003 and they work great.

I never slave and crank with the engine running. I usually hook up the slave cable and let the engine run for a while, charging the batteries some. I then turn off the engine and crank the second truck. Never any problems doing it that way.

First, Welcome to Steel Soldiers! You will enjoy a deuce. Drop side trucks are not as common as standard beds, but they are around. They are much more convenient for loading cargo. The winch is a definite plus. If it's in good shape and good price, go for it.

I really like Gillespie paint. The problem with the rattle cans is that the nozzles tend to leak and drip so if you are spraying down on a horizontal surface you need to be careful that paint doesn't drip on your surface. This problem is not limited to 383, other colors also have the problem...

I use GL-1 straight mineral oil and have zero issues with my transmission. Plus, GL-1 is yellow-metal compatible, and it is low-cost.

For what it's worth, I believe they recommend Xylene as the thinner. The attached file from Rapco give the recommendations for thinning. I love Gillespie paints, although the Rapco rattle cans are a challenge.

M35A3s with winches do not have a PTO. The winch is powered by a hydraulic pump. However, the winch itself is the same as the winch on an A2.

The 1545 has a lockup feature whereas the 545 does not.

when I make a post, I always copy the text before submitting the post. That way when the problem occurs, all you need to do is log back in and paste the text. I like your truck.

Be very careful what fluid you put in. The Allison 1545 is designed to be used with Dexron III and the newer TranSynd. Dexron VI for instance will destroy the seals. The motor oil is not compatible with Dexron III, TranSynd or any of the other fluids. Since you were unable to use the drain...

Although I went with State Farm for my A2 and A3, Progressive also agreed to insure my trucks, but since the rest of my insurance was with State Farm, I went with them.

The leak is possibly from the vent on the transmission, but likely not causing your problem. Have you tried going to one of the Allison transmission forums? There are several active forums dedicated to Allison transmissions. The Allison 1545 transmission is a relatively common transmission...