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  1. Barrman

    M1009 aka RED project under way

    Joe, you already sent me replacement front seat belts a year or so ago. Yes, that is the same kid that was dwarfed by ABLinns chair back in 2006. Chris, Joe supplied the harness. You will have to contact him about pricing.
  2. Barrman

    front axle not engaged

    As suggested above, read the -10 manual for the truck. The manuals are available under the "resource" tab at the top of this page. Welcome to the site, doing a search of M35 sprag threads will tell you more than you can imagine about them. Welcome to the fun by the way.
  3. Barrman

    M1009 aka RED project under way

    I didn't count, but there are probably a dozen CUCV projects being documented on this site. Just this week. So, there isn't any need to add another. This falls more into the "what where they thinking" catagory. I got this truck from Mark in San Antonio after he got it from GSA in LA. Turns...
  4. Barrman

    Starter binds sometimes but catches fine other times. Thoughts?

    Well, the phrase is "If a hammer doesn't fix it, then you have an electrical problem." Which fits this thread just fine.
  5. Barrman

    How many M715's are there?

    They tried to get a count over on the 715 Zone. I think they are up to 800 or so report serial numbers now. Not all 715 owners go there, have a computer or care. I would guess about 10-20% of the original production are still around in civilian hands.
  6. Barrman

    M1009 top removal

    The manual tells you to look for them and I think some trucks had a sticker about them on the bed rail. Glad you got it off.
  7. Barrman

    M35 Gasser questions

    The water cooled air compressor didn't stay around long. Maybe to 1957 before they switched them all out. Mine are a '52 and a '53 that both left the service in 1956 to go work for a contractor. That is how they still have the water cooled compressor and clam shell air regulator. I don't...
  8. Barrman

    Starter binds sometimes but catches fine other times. Thoughts?

    You do need a load tester. Most places that sell batteries will test them for you. Or, you can guy one at Harbor Freight for pretty cheap.
  9. Barrman

    Starter binds sometimes but catches fine other times. Thoughts?

    This has been written many times on here and it seems a repeat is needed. The -20 troubleshooting section states at the very beginning to load test both batteries before doing anything else. If you haven't done that, then you are just working in circles. Make sure you actually load test them...
  10. Barrman

    Check Your Tires

    I am reading the thread Chris. I went 2437 miles a few weeks ago taking my Scouts to summer camp in Colorado. I had 2 spares for the truck and 2 spares for the trailer. Besides having a tire that was checked the night before go from 65 psi down to 20 psi the first 150 miles. We stopped for...
  11. Barrman

    1954 REO M35 Recovery

    TM9-8022 is THE manual for the Gassers. I got one off Ebay years ago. Otherwise, you need the 1965 TM's that cover Gasser stuff. Those stacked air tanks scream DUMP TRUCK to me. What does the data plate say.
  12. Barrman

    Hard Starting and my plan

    White smoke on start up indicates more fuel than heat. Are you sure all 8 glow plugs are getting 12 volts? Put a volt meter on each battery while the truck is running. If you are in the yellow on the volt meter, one of your alternators isn't working. 14.4 volts at each battery between the...
  13. Barrman

    Adapt and Overcome

    OK, I knew about them. All those trucks were hidden at Pops parts by Bastrop until the ownership change a year or so ago. I considered that my private stash for a while. Thanks.
  14. Barrman

    changed fluid shifting hard now

    Mine shifter harder after a fluid/filter change. It also downshifted on slow hills when before it wouldn't. I would suggest another filter/fluid change in a few thousand miles.
  15. Barrman

    Adapt and Overcome

    Were is this '09 junk yard you speak of?
  16. Barrman

    M35 Gasser questions

    There was also a fuel filter between the frame and the fuel pump on the drivers side of the engine. Little bitty inline thing. I totally agree about trailering it home. 5 mpg is all mine ever gets on the open road. Worse in town. You might be limited to 30 mph due to over heating as well...
  17. Barrman

    How to load an M105 in/on an M35

    I had mine loaded with another M35 and with a loading dock. Pintle to the rear. Lots easier to unload that way.
  18. Barrman

    M1028 Charging / Starting Problems

    Sounds like your passenger alternator is not working. Your rear battery should get charged and load tested just to make sure it isn't bad. The -20 manual has a step by step section on how to test it. Plus there are many, many threads here about this problem. Totally separate from that is...
  19. Barrman

    Tire wear question?

    Do what is called a "dry park check." Have the vehicle on solid pavement, put somebody behind the wheel as you lay down under the front end. Have them move the wheel sharply back and forth while you put your hand on every single connection of the steering linkage. You can feel slop before you...
  20. Barrman

    Test driving an M1009 tonight.

    Call the guy and ask him to not have it warmed up. You want it to be stone cold. Flip down the drivers sun visor and it tells you how to start it. Ask the guy to take you though how he does it. 5-10 seconds of glow plugs once the key is on. It should start within .5-2 seconds of hitting...
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