New to me M35A3, suggestions needed

[cattlerepairman]

Your pictures are the truck equivalent of a coma patient starting to wiggle a finger!

 

[glcaines]

I definitely agree with HDN regarding the floor mats. I get condensation under mine along with some rain penetration. I took my mats out and cleaned up any rust and painted the floor with Rustoleum rusty metal primer really thick and then with Gillespie 383 green that matched the CARC color. I put multiple coats of the Gillespie 383 on as well, and then re-installed the mats.

Your truck looks really good. I hope you find minimal damage to the drive train.

 

[Falconair07]

Started to pull mats and vac inside. Even found a relic from its past life before becoming a fire truck.

 

[HDN]

I haven't pulled the doghouse mat out of my truck yet, but I'm not too concerned about it figuring that any moisture underneath it is going to flow down toward the floor. It's going to come out probably next spring so I can work on the tach sensor.

Your floor looks to be about the same shape as the one in mine. I haven't cleaned and painted mine yet, and might not for a little bit. The rust isn't bad!

 

[GopherHill]

Eagerly awaiting further news.

 

[Falconair07]

Work always ruins it, that and waiting for warmer temps so the ice (water) melts. Gonna work on it Friday afternoon and Saturday.


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[HDN]

Work always ruins it, that and waiting for warmer temps so the ice (water) melts. Gonna work on it Friday afternoon and Saturday.

I don't blame you - there's no way I'm doing bearings and axle seals in a foot of snow

 

[Falconair07]

Finally got to work on the truck today. New batteries, filters, oil. Engine turned manually. Cleaning and inspecting.


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[GopherHill]

That's great news.

 

[cattlerepairman]

I feel we need a bookie.....taking bets on the first startup, anyone?

 

[Falconair07]

Also found out that I will be getting extra wheels and tires from the city. Not sure of their condition yet, but stored inside at least. Won’t pick them up until after the 20th.


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[Falconair07]

Extra wheels and tires. Need to clean up the starter solenoid.

 

[HDN]

The one wheel looks like it goes to a 5-ton or FMTV - ten stud holes there. Three kinds of tires there too anyway.

 

[Falconair07]

The one wheel looks like it goes to a 5-ton or FMTV - ten stud holes there. Three kinds of tires there too anyway.

Yup, not gonna work on my truck. Probably went to the other MV the department had years ago. The two are the same though. Figured I could pass them on to someone else who might need them.


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[Falconair07]

The one wheel looks like it goes to a 5-ton or FMTV - ten stud holes there. Three kinds of tires there too anyway.

I see what you mean now, different tread pattern! Someone is gonna pick em up though!


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[HDN]

I see what you mean now, different tread pattern! Someone is gonna pick em up though!

I took a closer look at the rim. I think that would go on an older 5-ton since it only has ten clamp ring studs on it - probably came off an M939A1 or A2. I think the FMTV wheels have 20 studs.

Looks like you have NDT, Michelin XML, and XL tires there.

 

[Falconair07]

Any tips on tearing this down and cleaning it? I know there’s a YouTube video from Tactical Repair for cleaning contactors. Any Rec on a suitable replacement?

 

[GopherHill]

Starters aren't too difficult to work on. I struggle with the brushes as I don't have 3 hands. You can use an old Motors manual for general starter procedures and good pictures. I hope yours just needs a cleaning and lubrication.

 

[HDN]

An alternator/starter motor shop could probably service it for you if you don't want to dig into it yourself.

I just found the TM for the starter motor repair. I attached the PDF. I found this referenced in TM9-2320-386-24-1-2 General Support on PDF page 713.

 

[Falconair07]

An alternator/starter motor shop could probably service it for you if you don't want to dig into it yourself.

I just found the TM for the starter motor repair. I attached the PDF. I found this referenced in TM9-2320-386-24-1-2 General Support on PDF page 713.

Thanks!


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