Old topic-new question

[Boatcarpenter]

Is the airpack with the endplate that unbolts and the little plug for lubing at the very rear of the unit the new style or the old style?
Thanks,
BC

 

[houdel]

Well, my airpack has a one piece drawn body and rear, no drain plug. The only part bolted together is the front end. I have a yellow sticker on my glovebox door which states "Notice - This Vehicle Equipped With The Latest TARCOM Approved Airpak Assy". Of course, it was rebuilt at Tooele in 1989, who knows when the airpack was changed. The illustration in TM 9-2320-361-34P shows a bolt on REAR cover, the publication date is July 1993. I'd guess mine is the newer one.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Thanks Lee,
Kinda what I thought, but wasn't sure. Am having trouble with my brake light switch leaking and also I think I am getting brake fluid on the wrong side of the plunger so I got a new airpack like the one you describe for $125.00 from a friend to install.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Does anyone have a TM lead that shows a picture of the newer style airpack installed? I think to do the swap some additional parts may be needed, such as a support for the back end, etc.
Thanks,
BC

 

[Recovry4x4]

Nope, the stud that comes out of the back on the short unit is the correct length. Just put on on my 53 Sutde.

 

[houdel]

Unfortunately, both the -209 and -361 series manuals illustrate the airpack with the rear bolted cover. My airpack has the front bolted cover, no lube fitting, and does have a bracket riveted to the frame to support the rear of the airpack. Oops, see a little fluid leakage there, I just filled my M/C, hope I didn't overdo it. I'd better check it out!

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Okay, looks like a swap can happen. Hopefully all the plumbing hooks up the same without having to bend and reflare things under there!

 

[Crazyguyla]

Re: RE: Old topic-new question

Does anyone have a TM lead that shows a picture of the newer style airpack installed? I think to do the swap some additional parts may be needed, such as a support for the back end, etc.
Thanks,
BC

I think the M35A3 TM has pictures of the new style airpack. Both airpacks hook up the same if my memory serves me right.

 

[houdel]

RE: Re: RE: Old topic-new question

If you need more pics of the air line routing, let me know. The battery in my digital camera died right after taking the picture I posted. I recharged the battery, let me know of any specific pics you need and I'll do my best to get what you need post them.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

RE: Re: RE: Old topic-new question

Lee, I had a brief chance to pop under the truck with the new airpack and it looks as though it should plumb up no problem. Thanks for the offer of more pics but I think I don't need any right now. But as you well know, things arn't always as they seem, sooo I'll let you know if I need some!!
BC

 

[Boatcarpenter]

RE: Re: RE: Old topic-new question

In conjunction with this thread, does anyone have a civvie brake light switch application that will work on the hydraulic side of the system? The reason that I ask is that my switch is the "dead short" in my lighting circuit.

 

[cranetruck]

RE: Re: RE: Old topic-new question

If you find a civvie version, make sure it can handle the pressure.
The deuce brake line pressure is close to 2,000 psi and the rating
of the switch should probably be twice that.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

RE: Re: RE: Old topic-new question

Had no luck with a civvie replacement. Found a good one at my friend Jim's house on an old airpack.