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As Floridianson said above, it is quite common to stay engaged if the front driveline is under load. If you stop and back up it will normally drop out almost immediately.

I have an M35A3 that had corroded parts including the fuel cap vent spring, chains and foam breaker basket. The spring on the cap for the vent was severely corroded. I cleaned the rust off with vinegar and then phosphoric acid to treat the steel against further corrosion. The chain from the...

You are right. That dust got in my eyes as well. I think it was heat that got to the foam in my original cover, rather than age. You would think that they would use some other foam material that held up better. The outer cover looked almost new.

When I picked up my M35A3 years ago, the top looked to be in excellent shape from the outside. The inside was a different story. The foam insulation had decayed to a crumbly powder that continually sprinkled down on me when driving and the liner was hanging down in spots. I tried to replace...

Welcome to the site. To start a new thread, click on The Deuce under Forums. Then click on Start a New Thread near the top left. In many states, older vehicles don't need a title. I'm not certain about PA. Call your DMV and ask. If you do need a title, you can always find a friend located...

I too, almost never run my plates and the local LEOs know this and don't care. However, I do have my plates on a magnetic holder designed for used car lots and I keep the plate in my truck. That way if I ever get stopped for no plate I can pull it out and my excuse will be that I forgot to put...

I've been pulled over several times due to curiosity. The first time was the local County Sheriff who wanted me to promise him to loan him the truck if there was an emergency.

I'm registered in Wolfden 1, same as last year. I think my son-in-law and two grandkids are coming as well as my friend Georgia from the Czech Republic. George came last year and he is hooked!

It's been a while, but I finally solved my issue with the aux fuel pump and line not pulling fuel unless the source was elevated. As I mentioned previously, I pressure tested the pickup line. No leaks under pressure. I finally got around to pulling a vacuum on the line. The line leaks under...

If it was me, I'd look for a used replacement cab. Replacing the cab would be a lot less work.

Looking good! Keep the photos on your progress coming.

You can't tell the year of manufacture from the VIN on an A3, only an A2. The best way is to get under the truck and into the engine bay and look at all of the ID tags you can find. Look at all three axle tags. Look at the tags on the hydraulics for the winch. Look at the transmission and...

If the fuel filter is full and the separator valve is open and nothing comes out when you crank, don't trying starting the engine anymore until you find the cause and correct it. Continued cranking only puts wear on the starter and those starters are expensive. If the check valve on the tank...

The 3116 CAT engine in an M35A3 can be notoriously hard to get air out of the fuel system. The fuel filter sits upside down, so you can't fill it before installation. Just changing the fuel filter can require a lot of engine cranking. I've found that after I change the fuel filter, the best...

I ran into a guy in Minnesota that told me he paid $17K for an A3 when they were first being released. The poor guy was convinced that they would escalate in value due to the small numbers. I wonder what he thinks of his investment now. I have to say that my A3 has been very dependable. My...

You should find out what the actual year of manufacture is. All were advertised as 1993, but they were built through 1998. However, you had the option of putting whatever date you wanted on the SF97 request. I found out that mine was manufactured in 1998, and my Georgia title states 1998 as...

The plastic battery boxes are far superior. They don't rust out and are relatively easy to slide in an out. Plus, you can find them cheap if you look in the right places.

That might explain a lot! :funny:

That was a good thought, but no, that wasn't the case.

I pressurized the hose to 25 PSI and used soapy water out of a spray bottle. I'll take your suggestion and repeat the test and submerge the aux fuel hose in water. This is very easy to do.