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  1. rtk

    Fire Extinguishers in our MVs

    I put 10 Pound ABC in the M35 , 5 pound ABC in the M37 . Good tip on smacking the extinguisher every year to keep the chimerical from packing . I also have first aid kits in all the vehicles . I picked up Military first aid kit's at a show and they are good little first aid kits . I also keep...
  2. rtk

    Whale oil

    I think this is going NO WHERE ! LOL have a safe and fun 4TH !
  3. rtk

    Change my oil and this came out the drain plug.

    The reason to look at the oil filter medium in NOT for a LOST part , but to see what type of other metal particles might be in there , piston material , liner , etc. It is amazing what gets caught in the filter and it only takes a few minutes to do it . I was taught that at Cummings school ...
  4. rtk

    Whale oil

    Doghead , believe it or not but WHALE OIL was used as a additive in GM "LIMITED SLIP" gear oil additive in 50's-60's , until THAT became a BAD WORD . LOL
  5. rtk

    Change my oil and this came out the drain plug.

    Time to cut open your oil filter and lay it out , look for metal in the filter , use a magnet . This is the first thing I do in diagnosing a engine problem . I would be leery of a trip until I nailed this down . As they say pay me now ,pay me later . good luck
  6. rtk

    Truck pulls left after left turns...odd

    That is the classic bad U-joint symptom , but you need to check the WHOLE front axle .
  7. rtk

    Justification Help

    Well said tobyS .
  8. rtk

    Torque converter stuck on engine....

    Exactly !
  9. rtk

    M35A3 Owners unite

    187 , Just let me know what you need , I have the expensive inner bearing if you need , plus a NOS air valves , air distribution unit , cables , wheel weights , etc. The plan is to bring this and a bunch of other stuff to Aberdeen next year , bob k
  10. rtk

    M35A3 Owners unite

    yes 187 , those are the standard A3 rims ,and yes I removed the CTIS from the wheels ,also changed over the A3 seals and bearings to the A2 style . MUCH easier to maintain . Plus I have lots of CTIS parts for sale LOL ! . BTW , all the rear CTIS bearings and seals were leaking gear lube , what a...
  11. rtk

    M35A3 Owners unite

    395's Just finished this years PM's , rides pretty good with the 395's . How far off is the speedo with the 395's ? I keep the tach to around 2500 . I am going to take my GPS and go for a spin . I was concerned about tire balance , but it's not a problem , in fact it is better that before . I...
  12. rtk

    My MUTT next to my M35A3

    Nice to let them get some air ! nice looking MV's
  13. rtk

    Weight change in doing a axle swap?

    YA , as I said just a guess , but the wheels ,brakes , hitch and landing lag are HEAVY . BTW , I would post the wheels ,backing plates and drums on the G741 site , The drums and wheels are the same as a M37 . bob k
  14. rtk

    Weight change in doing a axle swap?

    I would say 200 to 300 LBS. more or less , for the axle weight , tires would save a lot of weight . What about the brakes , are you putting brakes back on ? if not then , add about another 150 LBS. or so to the total . As for the hitch depends how much metal you add to put a hitch and landing...
  15. rtk

    Heater install of M35A3 unit in M35A2

    I don't think it makes a difference , I installed mine did not concern myself with the hose placement , works great plenty of heat . BTW , My heater core leak was actually the hoses clamps , some body cranked on them so much , they crushed the heater core tubes . go figure .
  16. rtk

    Torque converter stuck on engine....

    WOW ! This should be good ! At least you did grab the BULL by the Horns as they say . Be very careful with the TC install , if not installed properly , you WILL find out what a front pump is ! O and find some new "ADVISERS " they do not know what they are talking about when it comes to...
  17. rtk

    Plug missing in front of tranny on 923

    Good point ! Lol
  18. rtk

    Justification Help

    I think you have to ask yourself what you really want . MV's are TACTICAL TRUCKS , not highway cruisers . They were made for a purpose for the MILITARY , i.e. NO ac, bad heat , NO PW OR PS , no cruise control , 24 volt electrical system and you may even find a FEW water leaks in the rain , plus...
  19. rtk

    Plug missing in front of tranny on 923

    LOL !!!!! , man that question gets asked a LOT , must be on the paperwork to search SS for the answer , a ongoing joke from GL .
  20. rtk

    Axle seals, O-rings,wheel bearing seal sets for A3?

    If you run into a A3 bearing problems give me a call , I have extra used inner and outer bearings , I just replaced all my seals and bearings with the A2 style . I also have a set of seals you can have real cheap for the A3 bearings , got them from Erik's before I decided to change over to the...
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