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  1. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 tire changing to 395/85/20 part 1

    The A3s are just updated A2s they share the same Rockwell drive axles and hub assemblies, the A3s have added air fittings and different bearings/seals to accomodate the auto tire inflation system. Yes the A3 rims will fit the A2s.
  2. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 alternator bearing replacement.

    Bearing in and alternator quite. The front bearing on my AMA-5102UT Prestolite alternator ended up being a 6304 Timken by the dimensions, a local company had a Koyo bearing that crossed over. The original bearing had no makers marks or ID marks of any kind and was not a sealed bearing, the...
  3. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 Owners unite

    M35A3 with 395's
  4. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 alternator bearing replacement.

    Has any one tried to replace the bearings on the A3 Prestolite Model AMA-5102UT alternator on an A3? If so do you have the part numbers for the bearings? The TM parts manual 9-2920-225-34P does not show the bearings although the dissassembly procedures shows them.
  5. michaelpilot1

    What is the best way to balance 395's on MRAPs?

    I have 395's on my A3, the CTIS has been removed, the wheels turn so slowly at the speeds we can run that they don't really need balancing. I run 45psi on mine but would probably be fine at 35 since at 45 the outer edge of the tread lifts slightly off the pavement.
  6. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 Owners unite

    The piece on the front of the fan is an air powered clutch mechanism that unlocks the fan and lets it freewheel when the engine is cold and locks the fan to the hub if the engine reaches a certain temperature. According to the tech manual, if it freewheels with no air pressure to it there is a...
  7. michaelpilot1

    2012 Ga rally check in

    Home safe and sound, took over 2 hours to pressure wash the deuce.
  8. michaelpilot1

    2012 Ga. Rally t-shirt order thread

    Put me down for one XXL and one small gray. Thanks
  9. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 Owners unite

    A3 to A2 bearing conversion The A2 bearing conversion kits are available at Memphis Equipment Co.(great service dept and fast shipping) in Tennessee the rear bearings are a remove CTIS air manifold and install new A2 bearings affair. The fronts bearins require the replacement of the A3...
  10. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 Parking Brake adjustment

    There is no park provision in the Allison transmission and the truck will roll freely in any gear with the engine off. The adjustment procedure is located in the A2 maintenance manual section 8, the incab adjustment is for cable tension. There is a clearance adjustment on the shoes at the rear...
  11. michaelpilot1

    Official 2012 SS Ga Rally Info thread

    New to the ralley, planning to attend and bring my A3 and camp, do I need to make a reservation if I dont need electrical hookup?
  12. michaelpilot1

    M105A2 Wheel Seals

    Do you remember the NAPA part number for the seals, I am getting ready to do mine?
  13. michaelpilot1

    M105 Bearing repacking

    I just picked up a 105 trailer and want to pack the bearings, did you come up with a part number for the seal?
  14. michaelpilot1

    NC and Ga Member database and Map?

    The maps look great thanks for doing the work.
  15. michaelpilot1

    NC and Ga Member database and Map?

    michaelpilot1 Mike Smith Kennesaw, GA 30144
  16. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 CTIS Hub Seal Retainer

    I depends on there condition, mine appeared to have been removed before and had some dents in the metal of the seal. When the army folks reassembled them they also improperly adjusted the wheel bearings a little loose and caused the air seal to wear on the bearing a little. The air seal holder...
  17. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 CTIS Hub Seal Retainer

    I used a high moly content wheel bearing grease. 1K miles on the repack so far, no apparent play in the bearings, this summer I am going to take them back apart to see how the inner seal is holding.
  18. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 rear wheel bearing packing, with photos

    The outer bearing races are a press fit in the hub but the inner bearing assemble just slides off of the axle and stays with the hub when dissassembling, my seals appear to be okay even though i pushed the inner race and seal out of the outer race. I spent some time cleaning the seals before...
  19. michaelpilot1

    Buying a M35A2 or M35A3?

    All good but A3 for me. The A2s are a proven truck with a great track record. Although the A3s have a few issues (like CTIS, take it off), (expensive bearings, change over to A2 bearings if they fail), ( the "disposable" Cat engine, most of the A3s have so few miles on them that wearing the...
  20. michaelpilot1

    M35A3 tire changing to 395/85/20 part 1

    From my GPS I get about a 10% increase at all speeds as compaired to the 14.5 Michelins.
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