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    Torque Spreadsheet

    Hello! So I was looking through some pages and game uponhttps://www.steelsoldiers.com/upload/M35/TM9-2320-209-34-2-1.pdf Great link. But I was wondering, am I to assume that any given bolt size no matter where it goes will have a set torque for it? Like all and any 9/16 (example) in the truck...
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    Front Axle swap (Claw and Ball to UJoint)

    Hello I was going to begin tearing down, for the first time, my axle/hub/wheel cylinder and everything in between and was wondering what my options were if I have a claw and ball axle.. I’ve heard the UJoint style is stronger? Does it matter? Are the seal and retainer the same style for both? I...
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    Brake Bleeding w/ Remote Master Cylender

    Hello! So I got my ‘72 over a year ago and have had no issues with the brakes. Prior owner had replaced the air pack, master cylinder and so forth and also had installed the remote MC. He also mentioned using DOT3. I want to drain the whole system and place DOT5 but have never bled brakes...
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    Transfer Case Shifter Hard to put in High

    Hello From the neutral setting I find it pretty stiff to push the lever into High Gears but it does go. Back to neutral and from neutral to low is buttery smooth. Is there a grease fitting for this down below or is this not uncommon? The vehicle runs and performs as should it’s simply the rough...
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    M35A2 Transmission Fluid Change

    Hello! Alright so I have looked at several threads in regards to what fluid to use when changing my Transmission fluid and really all it did was confuse me more. Mainly because of the vast opinions of what I should use! I understand there are a lot of factors and also a lot of personal...
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    M35A2 “Tick Tick Tick Tick” from Transmission

    Hello! first I want to mention I’ve not heard a single noise from transmission area (in cab) since I got it. I took it off road into the mountains and didn’t exceed 15 mph or ever get out of 2nd in High. I left it in high because some areas was a smooth faster drive. Anyway there were a LOT of...
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    Does M35A2 Speedometer Cable send fluid?

    I ask because my gauge stopped working. I went to where it connects under the vehicle and sure enough the key broke off from the cable. I connected it back for now and began taking it apart from the gauge side... With the idea I was going to replace the whole thing, I cut the end of it at the...
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    Tucson Meet Up

    Hello Wondering if there were any other local Tucson owners on the boards. Would be nice to know we have each other in times of questions or help or whatever the case may be.
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    ‘72 M35A2 dripping Oil front end, bottom of Engine

    Hello this is the first time my vehicle has dropped any oil of any kind anywhere. I took it for a drive and will admit I was rough with it as it has sat for a month. Now I did wait after 30 minutes driving temp around 160, Oil Pressure 30 at idle and 55 or so driving. As I approached the front...
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    Loss of Brakes (Air Pressure) Procedure

    Hello I was just thinking about what I would do or what to do correctly if the break system went out due to major air leak/no air pressure. Would it be as simple as down shifting all the way to slow your speed or what is suggested? I am all for preserving the very idea of what my M35A2 is but...
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    Fuel Tank Connector Question.

    Hello people. I just took out my old tank on my 72 M35A2 and have the new tank ready go with New sending unit , pump and hoses etc but I’ve come across a snag. Whether or not it’s good practice to use the same connector, I have damaged it trying to to remove it realizing it was welded on. I...
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    How long is too long to let sit!

    Hello friends I was wondering how long should be my max length in time to let my 72 Deice sit without starting/driving? She runs perfectly fine new fluids no issues ever I just don’t really have time right now to drive it... Currently I start it every 3 or so weeks and drive around my block but...
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    Replacing Fuel Tank/Lines & Filters

    Hello. I was going to swap out my rusted Fuel tank as well as new sending unit and pump as well as any rubber hoses and then do the conversion for all 3 Fuel filters . My question was about priming. Is it recommended to fill new filters up with fuel somewhat before starting? Is there a certain...
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