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  1. porkysplace

    Added fuel shutoff

    I would have some concerns with the size of the handle and vibration shutting the fuel off, when you don't want it shut off.
  2. porkysplace

    M35 drive line information

    It appears this M35A3 has a locking torque converter; Erik's M35A3 (owner of Erik's Military & Industrial Surplus)www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/erm3oermiins.html Allison AT1545P auto transmission w/ locking torque converter. ... Added a Mitchell 3000-A gear splitter (overdrive/direct) giving a...
  3. porkysplace

    Starter warm-up?

    Actually I'm thinking bad fields , which is usually caused by bad connections or undersized batteries. Everybody says these car batteries will work (which they will for awhile) but they also shorten the starter life .
  4. porkysplace

    Starter warm-up?

    What kind of batteries ? I also think you need to clean the connections and grounds to at least eliminate that possibility. It could also be a internal issue in the starter , you may need to measure current draw while cranking.
  5. porkysplace

    Govplanet screw up

    You might want to PM JWADE tomorrow he may be able speed the process up.
  6. porkysplace

    M35 drive line information

    The military run SAE 15W40 not SAE 30 and it meets Allison specs . These transmissions are 20+ years old seals get hard and 18 year old Pvt. Pyle probably wasn't the easyist on it.
  7. porkysplace

    Drive shaft U Joint

    The repair TM for this is TM9-2320-218-20.pdf Section XVIII Page 2-176 The parts TM for this is TM9-2320-218-34P.pdf Page 182 A source for the part is Army Jeep Parts ( there are probably others also) https://www.armyjeepparts.net/p-1356-universal-joint-m151-drive-shaft-small-5707186.aspx
  8. porkysplace

    Ways 2 to Limp home after electronic failures & spares to have to avoid limping

    If your that worried about solar flares your best bet is a horse or camel
  9. porkysplace

    Wheel and tire weight

    The tire itself weighs 99 pounds . TITAN T HAWK 373 Originally designed for use on 2 1/2- and 5-ton military trucks, this non-directional cross country tread has proven its durability under tough conditions and has become a standard for various military applications Catalog #...
  10. porkysplace

    M35 drive line information

    With the truck stallng it sounds like the torque converter isn't unlocking. these are the TM's that should cover what your looking for . LO9-2320-386-12.pdf LO9-2320-386-12 Lubrication order for the M35A3. TM9-2320-386-10.pdf TM9-2320-386-10 Operator manual for the M35A3...
  11. porkysplace

    Does it have Fast Axles or Not... that is the question

    This information you should be able to find in the -10 TM , which you should read before going and looking at the truck anyway.It should also be on a data plate in the truck. You will need to do some research of the gear ratios/ tire size and calculate it . You may find some information by...
  12. porkysplace

    Does it have Fast Axles or Not... that is the question

    A test drive and the RPM's at high speed should tell you.
  13. porkysplace

    CUCV recovery kit - recommendations?

    A multi-meter and a credit card.
  14. porkysplace

    Legal headlight height

    Read post #1 of this thread Federal sticker
  15. porkysplace

    2HI, Locked Hubs, "Jumping" Front End

    Tm TM9-2320-289-34p.pdf Gives a Illustration of a disassembled NP208 on page 192
  16. porkysplace

    CUCV M1008 wont start

    CamoCUCV You need to take some time and read through these threads so you understand how things work on a CUCV . CUCV Helpful Threads
  17. porkysplace

    M1009 Continuing Brake Issues

    Any updates on the cause of the brakes locking ?
  18. porkysplace

    Do GovPlanet Bill of Sale also have "Off Road Use Only" stamp?

    Your best bet would be to contact GP or JWADE here on SS .
  19. porkysplace

    52 M-37 recovery support

    PM sent
  20. porkysplace

    M1009 Intermittently Dying

    Start new thread on SS. rofl
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