Any video?

[Lax]

Does anyone have a short video on where and how to check the fluid levels of the transfer case, differentials and trany for an M35A2? It has been so long and it is now so cold (19 degrees, well below zero windchill) I don't want to spend any more time out and underneath my deuce then I need to. Thank you.

 

[patracy]

No, but the TM outlines it.

Pull the check plugs on them. All should be a knuckle below the fill port. If memory serves, they're all 1/2" drive.

 

[Lax]

That's the problem Patracy. I don't know which plugs are for what. A very short video showing where the plugs are and which ones would solve my problem real quick. Even a few photos pointing out the plugs from a few feet away so I can recognize their location would be a big help. A close up from 6-12 inches away does not help me locate them unless I can get some from a couple feet away too to help me identify their location. Thanks.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Download the Operator's Manual and the Lube Order...that should steer you in the right direction.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Just checked TM 9-2520-246-34 and it has pics of the fill and drain plugs of each.

 

[Lax]

Fantastic. Now for the most embarrassing question. What model tranny, transfer case and differentials do I have. Thanks.

 

[Speedzilla]

Transmission is a Spicer 3053, Transfer Case is a Rockwell T136, Axles are commonly referred to as Rockwell 2.5T axles. The axles have a model number but I am not familiar with it. The Lubrication order will have fluid types listed.

Edit: Transmission is a 3053A

 

[Lax]

Speedzilla,
That is outstanding! I will not have to ask these questions again. Thank you everyone!

 

[Recovry4x4]

That TM I listed only deals with deuce stuff and even though there were 2 different trans and 2 cases, they all used the same outside case so the plugs are the same.

 

[Speedzilla]

That TM I listed only deals with deuce stuff and even though there were 2 different trans and 2 cases, they all used the same outside case so the plugs are the same.

I believe all M35A2's have the 3053A, and the sprag/air shift transfer cases are both a Rockwell T136 variant, please correct me if I am wrong though.

Lax, you can ignore the next bit of info to avoid confusion. Recovry4x4, I believe there were four transmissions offered in the M44 series trucks, the 4 speed, 5 speed, 5 speed over and the Allison, but did all have a variant of the T136? I'm not sure about the early trucks.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Forgot the A3 as I usually do. Despite the fact that they really are part of the M44 series, I can't bring myself to recognize them. Other than that there were 2 trannys. 3053 and 3053A. While the A was supposed to be in multifuel trucks, I've had gassers with the 3053A from the government and multis with direct drive. None ever came with a 4 speed (unless that A3 juice tranny is a 4 speed). Transfers cases were the T136-21 and T136-27 with the 27 being an air shift. There was a super early transfer that only had a single overrunning clutch.

 

[18operator]

LAX, Believe it or not there is a video on U tube on how to change the trans oil on the deuce.. In it the gentleman tells you which plugs to go for.

 

[patracy]

My question is this though. What would you rather trust. Someone whom you don't know on the internet, or the actual manuals for the vehicle in question? I'm not saying any video might be wrong that people have mentioned. But I know I've seen stuff posted on the internet that wasn't correct. Just saying....

 

[Doug Roberts]

just respect the laws of gravity , high ( fill plug ) , low ( drain plug )

 

[18operator]

First thing I did when I got my truck was to take (a lot) of time to pour over the TM's and lubrication charts. But its sometimes nice to see pictures and video to back up the items in the TM... Take the videos with a grain of salt and go by what you learned in the TM.

 

[battlecattle]

It may not be correct like the TM's but it isn't bad familiarization.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MUenacU58E&list=PLVqUOaZXStZ9xhEBQEzc1g_3jzUhqiLQF

 

[DoubleE]

^ The "So you want to own a deuce and a half" series is what helped me get interested in getting one. ^

 

[wilfreeman]

^ The "So you want to own a deuce and a half" series is what helped me get interested in getting one. ^

I'm subscribed to his channel - he does some pretty good videos. I wonder if he is a Steel Soldier?

 

[18operator]

Those videos have given me a lot of pointers on my truck, very helpful! Just remember, always consult your TM. Whenever I go to dive into a project, I print out the TM that pertains to the work at hand. After that it's put in a binder ready for the next time.

 

[73m819]

With the title of this thread being WHAT IT IS, makes this thread WORTHLESS to somebody searching for the same answers, WHAT is the POINT of even starting a thread that WILL NOT help other members looking for the same answers that you are??