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I finished a complete brake system rebuild on a M35A2 a week or so back(new style airpack),started on another rebuild today,(old style airpack)!!
BTW,when was the last time you saw a non turbo M35A2 with the exhaust system exiting between the tandems?
Since we're allowed to campaign,I'll mention that my M54A1 is an actual Vietnam return,shipped from there to Taiwan for rebuild then returned to the states in 1975.
Just putting some feelers out there,
Seeing if someone could move a 5 ton transmission from my location to GA,specifically close to Squirt Truck's place or thereabouts.
I have the means to load it,and i'm sure Mark has the means to unload it.
Yes,the horn solenoid is mounted on the air horn itself,being a deuce,probably on the right inner fender.
I think the horn button kit for a 900 series 5 ton will work,if not maybe one of the dealers will have one in stock.
OK,bear with me here,it's been a while since I disassembled one of the older style columns.
It looks as if you had the "later" style horn button kit installed on that box/column at one point(the wire end sticking out of the column gives it away,I have the same type on my M51 dump) It has a...
Ok,since I didn't see it posted yet,there is one further problem with the inline 6(except for the 8.3C ) they are all limited to 2350 to 2450 rpm MAX,whereas the V8-300 in the M123 and the Le-Roi are both governed at 3000 and 2800 rpm respectively.
Just something to consider in the engine swap...
Nothing really,just way too many projects,and not enough time or cash to devote to such a build, plus I need the capitol to put towards something else.