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  1. rtk

    Center axle seals leaking.

    McMaster-Carr is supposed to have seals you can use , there are a few threads that talk about the QUAD seals . The problem is if you need the inner wheel bearing , very hard to find and VERY pricey . I am In the procress of changing my A3 over to A2 bearings and seals . Eric's has the bearings...
  2. rtk

    front axle lockers?

    $1299 , is that the installed price or what , are they the DELUXE set ? You need to search a LITTLE more for your hubs . They are not hard to find , search ,search ,search :driver:
  3. rtk

    M35a3 spindles and bearings change

    Steve , what is involved with changing the rear A3 hubs to A2 bearings ? I have been told to heat up the expoxy on the air inlet to remove it , what about the air line hole in the hub , pipe plug ? I plan on doing the seals and bearings over the winter . Bob k:driver:
  4. rtk

    New Owner of M37 New York

    Welcome to the site , I have a M37 and would not like to use it as a daily driver , non syncro trans ,No P/S, P/B , what about heat /defrost , and the BIG one NO CUP HOLDERS ! Top speed even with the gear change will still be in the 50 MPH range . Bear in mind that you are dealing with a 60 year...
  5. rtk

    M37 seat belt mounting locations

    Mine are mounted right behind the seats in the floor brace area , Very important to use grade 8 bolts with a steel plate or washer under floor board , ie 4x4 1/4 " It has to be strong or seat belt bolt can and will pull thru floor board . I will try and get some pictures for you as soon as it...
  6. rtk

    Oh oh, black fluid on the driveway

    Jeremy , Make sure brake fluid is topped off , and gear oil is cheched by removing the big plug on the back of the center section (rear) level should be just below the plug or so , If you can feel gear oil on your finger you should be good to go . If you are low just top it off with 80/90w ...
  7. rtk

    Oh oh, black fluid on the driveway

    Looks like time for the replacement boot learning curve . Did you check the level of the brake fluid , gear oil ? looks like a mix of gear oil and lube , bottom line time for a little PM work , seals ,boots and maybe some bearings . Can you drive it 5 miles to repair it , tuff question , I...
  8. rtk

    Parking garage vs Parking lot

    Until you have lived in a northern climate and EXPERINCED a REAL winter , with LOTS of the LIQUID ACID they use to get ride of ice , you have no idea about rust . Do your self a big favor get a beater for the winter and leave the MV in the barn . I live in BUFFALO , vehicles get put away in...
  9. rtk

    Just rolled out M35A3 in 383

    They add a Nice Touch to your MV , Looks great with the tires and new paint . :D bob k
  10. rtk

    Just rolled out M35A3 in 383

    Truck looks Awesome !!! , like the black grille , I want to give my A3 a new paint job next spring and I wondered how it would look . Did you put 395's on your A3 ? , they look good , does the CTIS work with the 395's ? good looking ride !:Dbob k
  11. rtk

    Possible new member of the herd

    If everything checks out , that is a good price for a" ride and drive ' as they say . It's worth the money just for the good sheet metal alone , plus some of the mechanicals have been done already . If you do purchase the MV , just go through the vehicle as usual and you should be good to go . :grd:
  12. rtk

    M35a3

    Nice truck , they are fun , most of the time . Had Parade Duty saturday for the local Legion , a lot easier in the A3 than my M37 ! Also used my A3 for the Wounded Warrior gun shoot at my gun club last Sunday , had a few of the Empire State West MVPA people show up also . Had a nice fly over by...
  13. rtk

    M37, DMV & Me

    You will need a old registration or bill of sale from the former owner . There is a DMV form you can use if you do not have a transferable registration , go to the NYSDMV website www.nysdmv.com for more info , go to the forms section , I beleive it is a MV50.1 plus you need a mv 44 , and your...
  14. rtk

    M37, DMV & Me

    There are NO restrictions on HX plates in NYS , as long as the vehicle passes a basic safety inspection , NO EMISSION REQUIREMENT , you are good to go , RTK:beer:
  15. rtk

    M37, DMV & Me

    HX is DMV talk for a historical vehicles as defined by NYS DMV , A vehicle 25 years or older , can obtain a HX plate for your vehicle , which is a good thing , along with cheap insurance . One of the FEW things that is good with NYS DMV . Also vehicles 1973 and newer are TITLE vehicles , while...
  16. rtk

    M37, DMV & Me

    Why have you registered the vehicle as commerical ? NY DMV will let you registered THAT vehicle as a HX , $ 28 .00 a year and no weight , I have a 53 M37 and a M35A3 both registered as HX , easy to do it that way . plus insurrance is a LOT cheaper RTK:beer:
  17. rtk

    no title for m35a2

    here we go again , no papers on a vehicle . The question you should ask yourself is would you buy a car from somebody without a title ? Bottom line no ownership , no money ! . Even selling parts is questionable , your are selling parts from a vehicle you DO NOT have ownership in YOUR name ...
  18. rtk

    Pictures of my new M35A3

    Very nice A3 ! we are just down the road in Buffalo , FYI , I have extra air brake retrofit safety kits if you need one , If you need any info , just give me a shout , bobk :beer:
  19. rtk

    Installing the Pressure Relief Valve on the M35A3

    pressure relief valve I let my fingers do the walking , but could not find a kit on line , Just wondering if you could just use a air brake relief valve from a NAPA truck parts outlet , should be just as good . The rest of the kit is just brass fittings that you can get at NAPA as well . 8)...
  20. rtk

    Chevrolet must have used reject parts

    In the 70's and early 80's GM ( Goverment Motors ) used cheap steel and the first type of WATER based vehicle paints . GM vehicles were known for rust through and bad paint , that is part of the reason they almost went out of business . Then there are the mechincal issues , but that's another...
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