1969 Kaiser M35A2 No Crank-No Dash Power

[Skoal_Bro]

New (to me) 1969 Kaiser M35A2. Been setting 20 years. Complete truck. 2600 miles. Now going thru systems, prepping to get up and running. 1st. will engine turn over? New batteries 840 CCA. Turned dash power on; lights work. turn signals, heater blows. No dash power, nothing on dash works. no voltage gauge, no fuel gauge, no air pressure buzzer and nothing when I hit start button. No click. nothing. I've got the schematic, but I'm still lost. I have good mechanical repair skills and all tools. Just at a loss to troubleshoot this. Any direction would be appreciated.
I have a great running 1970 AGM M35A2 and M105 trailer and enjoy it very much.
Thanks.
JB in NC

 

[Robin Strong]

I'd start with master switch. Test for continuity. If any doubt replace it.
Lights will work even if master is in off position. Then wire brush all batt and frame connections.
Sitting for 20 years will put master switch in question for me.
Hope this helps.

Best of luck to you.

 

[cattlerepairman]

I'd start with the 4 screws that hold the gauge panel and provide the ground for all the gauges! My vote is corroded grounds.

Also check out this post: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/deuce-will-not-start-after-several-years-of-sitting.193793/


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[Skoal_Bro]

I'd start with master switch. Test for continuity. If any doubt replace it.
Lights will work even if master is in off position. Then wire brush all batt and frame connections.
Sitting for 20 years will put master switch in question for me.
Hope this helps.

Best of luck to you.

Thanks. Will do and keep all posted on progress.