M35A3 Owners unite

[the buddah]

ok i have a new one on the head light-plugs you have 16 17 18 well on my A3 the plug 18 is a small pin what gives any one know or havent you checked yet

 

[glcaines]

I had to replace one sealed beam recently on my A3 and the connectors are all standard, same as my A2.

 

[Deuce007]

Another thing that I have noticed on my truck is that the valve vent on my rear axle leaks air whenever the CTIS begins to inflate. I think that the quad seals are probably to blame. Would this also be the cause of the flat tires that I get on the same rear axle of the truck?

 

[the buddah]

ok i found the issue one dont try to fix stuff in the dark along the road and two have more lighting on my trips the pin broke off in the deallie and thats why i thought it was a small pin hole

 

[the buddah]

well i ordered some led head-lights so i cant wait until they are here i have seen a set on an A2 and they look great

 

[glcaines]

Does anyone know of a source for new or NOS priority valves for the A3? I'm getting tired of hitting mine with a wrench to get it to release. If I can't find a new one, I might try to take mine apart and clean it.

 

[the buddah]

i put those led headlights in and they are great worth the 75.00 each

 

[Docuscg]

Does anyone know of a source for new or NOS priority valves for the A3? I'm getting tired of hitting mine with a wrench to get it to release. If I can't find a new one, I might try to take mine apart and clean it.

I have new valve rebuild kits listed in the Classifieds if that will help you. Docuscg

 

[glcaines]

I have new valve rebuild kits listed in the Classifieds if that will help you. Docuscg

I'm looking for a replacement priority valve. I only saw wheel valve rebuild kits listed for sale by you in the classifieds. The priority valve is the valve that mounts on the right side air tank that maintains pneumatic pressure for the brakes, if there is a major leak in any non-brake portion of the pneumatic system. I've never seen these for sale anywhere, but they are a common trouble point for A3 trucks. They look like a small regulator.

 

[kymike]

Am new to military truck ownership. Yesterday I arrived at home with a 99 M35A3. The seller recommended I invest in a spin-on oil filer adapter kit. Is that the consensus and does anyone know where I can find one?

 

[Castle Bravo]

Am new to military truck ownership. Yesterday I arrived at home with a 99 M35A3. The seller recommended I invest in a spin-on oil filer adapter kit. Is that the consensus and does anyone know where I can find one?

I think the M35A3 already should have a spin on oil filter...

 

[goodguyzy]

Sounds like he is talking about a A2. A3's use a spin on filter just like any normal car or truck.

 

[glcaines]

The Cat engine takes a CAT 1R0658 oil filter and a CAT 7E9763 fuel filter. Both are spin on.

 

[trukhead]

We fabbed up this battery tray for the A3. The mil batteries went south and I got 2 31-4 900 CCA semi batteries brand spankin new for $177.ish. Batteries didn't fit well in the box so this tray fixed the truck right up. I might install the LED headlights one of these days as well.

 

[kymike]

Thanks for the info. I didn't think to check the filters when I bought it and took the seller at his word. I'll spend some time under the hood before posting additional questions. Thanks again.

 

[the buddah]

i hooked up those led head-lights WOW what an improvement any-way have a HAPPY and SAFE NEW YEAR

 

[rivercreek]

What did you give for those LED headlights and where did you get them from if you don't mind my asking, Buddah ?

 

[EXITNOONE]

BUDDAH- how 'bout some before and after photos of the different headlights performing at night

 

[the buddah]

got them off a guy who was selling them on here i dont think he has them any-more but i went thru the classif on here and sorry i wont be hooking up the old again but i tell you they are great dont know how i ever drove with out them i paid 75 each and they came with the whole assemb not just the head lights

 

[the buddah]

there is another guy selling them on here on page two of the classif and he wants 75 each its a good deal