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Hmmm...at least it doesn't have the Ford logo, so who's to know...unless people blabber about it on a public forum. :-)

IMHO, the mpg thing is mostly academic since most folks don't really drive the vehicles long distances, where 1 or 2 mpgs would matter. It's a hobby, and fun to add features that make the trucks look good or behave better. I have found that most of the changes carry side effects with them...

I have to brag about my xm757 8x8 again, it comes standard with easy to reach tank drains, of course there are 3 of them, the tanks are widely separated....they really did do a lot of things right on this truck. :-)

The exhaust from the coolant heater is routed to the oil pan shroud.

You'll need to heat the oil to make it flow at sub zero temps.... The oil cooler holds about a quart also, I need to check that.

I think that we often forget that these vehicles were designed to operate at temperatures as low as -65°, that's 65 degrees below zero. It is very possible IMHO, that odd features like oil filter canisters that drain into the oil pan after engine shut-down are part of this general requirement...

Wonder if the drain-back feature is related to sub zero operation and the use of the arctic kit to heat the oil prior to pumping it thru the engine...that's operation down to -65°F...

The spring holds the filter against a tapered mating surface, granted it's metal to metal, but if clean should seal just fine. If the filter begins to clog up, then the fuel pressure acting on it it will help seal it further. The surfaces must be clean to begin with for it all to work, of...

Driving habits are a biggie, I searched for info on my XM757 and how it was used in Europe hauling Pershing missiles around. These are some responses from a Yahoo group: ....Oh yes! The little sign on the dash read "NO FREE WHEELING" I loved to free wheel. It was challenge to see how fast...

I used a mechanical for some measurements and there are still delays...

The Facet filter has a military part number. Got it from Memphis for about $25.00. a bit more expensive that the NAPA one, but it's also cleanable.

This is the NAPA filter, it will also seal by placing the washers as shown above.

Sounds normal Will, the in-tank pump puts out about 5 to 7 psi and this is boosted by the pump on the IP to 30 to 60 psi before feeding the secondary and final filters (and the flame heater pump too).

The drawings don't show the openings around the center post clearly. The fuel exits around the center not thru it. This image shows the end of the filter. The post or rod is solid.

Another picture, which shows the fuel flow. Think about it, place washers and gaskets so that the fuel flows only thru the filter element to the center.

One key ingredient for easy starting in the cold is a set of warm batteries, which equals fast cranking. Get a heating pad for the battery compartment and keep it plugged in. The flame heater doesn't always work in my experience and you don't want to be dumping fuel into the intake manifold...

RE: pictures http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=9946&highlight=pics

RE: Re: RE: Found a couple towbars, but what are they? Thanks for the offer Wayne, but I don't want to start buying missing parts for those heavy TB's, there will be no end, I rather sell them while I'm still ahead on them.

RE: M35A4 Hi Wayne, welcome to the steelsoldiers site! A bit late perhaps, but just realized who you are. :-) Did you get a high speed connection, as I remember it took forever to load the site?

The 10 ton cargo has it, kind of like a farm tractor. You can steer it with the front wheels in the air, braking one side or the other of the bogie. I separated my rear brake lines for that same purpose, but never completed the project. Did that as a result of poor steering ability in the mud...