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Thanks. Replaced all belts, coolant hoses, jack shaft, filters and fluids. It seems a little underpowered, but I don't have the luxury of time to troubleshoot.
I purchased a new to me 1972 M35A2 from a widow in WV a month ago, at the time thinking I would be here until June. The Batsoup virus has ended my job here as of this Friday. The truck had set for some time. I've done what I can mechanically with short notice to get it road worthy, while also...
Brakes/bearings
Replaced wheel cylinder, brake shoes and hardware, new bearings and seals on mid starboard side axle. Time to adjust shoes, starting at the 08 position.
Leaky radiator hold-up
After dismantle and reinstall of radiator, a leak developed in the lower tank. Leak stop additives didn't work, so I removed it again and to the radiator shop it went. It should be ready tomorrow.
The supplied brackets for the underdash unit are inadequate for anything beyond idling in the driveway. I fabricated an adjustable rear brace utlizing the heater blower upper mounts. The front differential engage switch has also been relocated. Down to wiring and hoses to the evaporator. r
Bad news for me. Reverse, 2nd and 5th gear positions of shifter hit the underdash unit even with supplied brackets maxed out. Options are to offset unit to the passenger side and fabricate brackets, or alter shifter dimensions and angles.
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