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[ihscoutsniper]

alright , new to the group but we dove right in "won" a m35a3 at gl today in sparta wisconsin, hoping to drive it to ohio, 800 miles, i know that it might be crazy but i am an experienced diesel mechanic and plan to go loaded for bear with tools , air compressor , welder generator , anything else i can carry, trying to locate members along the route in case of emergency, help with locating parts etc. i would like to know what fuel filters are needed for a3, standard for 3116 or military put something crazy on them? also any helpful advice would be appreciated

 

[LanceRobson]

Welcome to the site. I've never turned wrenches on an A3 so I can't help there.

As far as contacts for support on the trip I'd use a new thread. You'll find that concise titles that get your point across without folks having to open the thread to read a rambling title will get more reads. I'd suggest a title something like "Sparta, WI to OH recovery help needed?"

If you use the search feature for queries like "M35A3 filter" you may get some info.

Good luck and again, welcome.

Lance

 

[AceHigh]

Welcome! I just got back from a 500 mile trip in my A3 yesterday (picked up a 105 trailer). Ran great of course. I would suggest http://www.m35a3.net/forum/ as a place to do some additional research on these toys. Also check Erik's Erik's Military and Industrial Surplus - Military Vehicle Parts, Industrial and Military Surplus Electronics as well as other suppliers. Enjoy your new ride!

 

[Donald Poppell]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the A3.
Gonna be a long trip.

 

[punkdaddie]

I got mine out of Sparta, it runs like a champ but had no tools. Bring lots of tools.

 

[Goose2448]

Welcome to SS and good luck with recovery.

 

[6x6guy]

Congrats on the A3, I am located in North Eastern Ill, if you need any assistance fell free to contact me if a situation where you might need some assistence, or a place to work/store your truck.

 

[ODw/envy]

Welcome.

I did it in a 69 A2 "without" brakes." A little over 900 miles. I say, go for it if you know how to wrench.

P.S. It is cheaper to have it hauled.

 

[AceHigh]

It probably would be cheaper to haul. You will be at $500 in fuel alone. Take the cargo cover off if it has one, also note the insulated cab cover can be troublesome. I got a knife out at a rest stop and removed the liner. Little pieces of the insulation kept getting in my eyes.

 

[Chief_919]

It probably would be cheaper to haul. You will be at $500 in fuel alone. Take the cargo cover off if it has one, also note the insulated cab cover can be troublesome. I got a knife out at a rest stop and removed the liner. Little pieces of the insulation kept getting in my eyes.

Cheaper to haul, and safer to haul a truck you have zero idea the condition of.

 

[R Racing]

Wix 33239 or napa 3239 on the fuel filter. Welcome to the site and READ THE Rules ! LOL good luck on your trip

 

[ihscoutsniper]

alright , i am willing to consider hauling it i figured it would be at least a grand to transport, anybody recommend anyone to call to set it up, i am using this one to make money to buy a few to bob so if it will be cheaper to haul i'll do it