air shift problem fixed

[dozer113]

Well I followed SS's recomendations for fixing my air shift problem with the deuce. Thanks for all of your advice. I ordered the repair kit and just like someone said when I pulled it apart some military mechanic put the piston in backwards. Put the new kit on, which was very small quarters to work in, but I managed, flipped the air switch and I heard the clunk when it engaged.

We have an inch of snow so it was very easy to test for sure. Hit the switch and low and behold, power to the front axle. I love it...

Thanks guys for all the help, it sure helps us newly inducted "green horns" a bunch.

 

[nk14zp]

Glad you got it fixed.

 

[AceHigh]

Next time use yer camera as you work.

 

[doghead]

Could you share the part #s and cost and source?

 

[dozer113]

Memphis has the rebuild kit for around $110.00 dollars, however I went to Ebay and searched for parts for M35 and there was one for $35.00 bucks. The persons email is
(military54@aol.com), very fast service and exactly what I needed.

The kit is called; parts kit, transfer case shifting air cylinder P/N 10948012. It even came with a nice diagram and directions so it would be hard to mess it up.

 

[mhb285]

I think that this is the problem with my "NEW REBUILT" air shift T-case. I've got the rebuild kit. Can it be fixed without removing the T-case?
Thanks
Mike

 

[Floridianson]

. Can it be fixed without removing t case

Yes.

 

[jatonka]

This has been a great thread, all the steel soldiers should be pleased with the guidance, after action report and description of how to get the kit. Kudos to all involved. This site does work well. JT

 

[mhb285]

Well I've rebuilt the air shift air cylinder & now I get the "klunk" when I engauge it. I can only hear it with the engine off and 90lbs on air in the tanks.
When I drive it around my storage yard and turn the corners the steering wheel gets "jerkey".
Am I doing something wrong? Did I screw up the rebuild?
Can you engauge it on the fly?
I spend a couple of hours going thru my TM's and can't find anything.
Anyone got any ideas?
Thanks
Mike

 

[budman67]

It will do that with the front wheels locked on.

 

[mhb285]

It will do that with the front wheels locked on.

Can you engauge it on the fly?
Or do you stop it & engauge it?
I don't wan to mess it up..
Thanks
Mike

 

[budman67]

Can you engauge it on the fly?
Or do you stop it & engauge it?
I don't wan to mess it up..
Thanks
Mike

Do you mean 4hi to 6hi,I think you can,as long as you are not turning or spinning
a wheel.I haven't read the entire manual,but all wheels being equal,you should
be able to engage the front wheels.It should act much like a 4x4,try it at SLOW
speed and listen for engagement or grind.

 

[Jimma]

I think you can engage it safely on the fly. I let off the peddle so there is not a strain on anythning instantly then hit the switch. Many times when turning or off road the front end will feel jerky when its engaged. It has done that on about every duece I have driven.

 

[Ditch Baby]

anybody have problems with the switch leaking air? As soon as i start the deuce, all the air escapes out the two holes on the side of the switch

edit. finally found what i was looking for.