Very excited to learn a lot from everyone on here and post about progress. I picked up a 1971 M35A2. To begin, the clutch is stuck and I don't have working brakes. Replaced one cracked brake line but haven't had time to fill and bleed. That's basically where I'm at right now.
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New member from TX with M35A2
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We have a lot of Texas members. Maybe put your general area and you could possibly meet them for advice.
Awesome to hear. I'm southwest of Houston
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Welcome aboard 
Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway.
As mentioned, updating the location in your profile will enable others to readily connect with you. Texas, as you know, is a BIG state!
Ref your "stuck clutch" problem.....
check the linkage under the cab. There are a couple "yokes" that, if the clevis bolts are overtightened, will BIND and no allow the pivots to function.
Rookies tend to want to TIGHTEN everything without realizing there are some things that are supposed to be allowed to move.
We had this problem on our Deuce when we got it. The Fire Chief believed it was "another bad clutch".... I wonder if the same guy kept snugging the bolts every time they worked on it.
Again.....
WELCOME ABOARD.
Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway.
As mentioned, updating the location in your profile will enable others to readily connect with you. Texas, as you know, is a BIG state!
Ref your "stuck clutch" problem.....
check the linkage under the cab. There are a couple "yokes" that, if the clevis bolts are overtightened, will BIND and no allow the pivots to function.
Rookies tend to want to TIGHTEN everything without realizing there are some things that are supposed to be allowed to move.
We had this problem on our Deuce when we got it. The Fire Chief believed it was "another bad clutch".... I wonder if the same guy kept snugging the bolts every time they worked on it.
Again.....
WELCOME ABOARD.
m715mike
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Howdy and welcome from the north side of Houston.
That’s a great looking truck. Congratulations on the acquisition and recovery!
That’s a great looking truck. Congratulations on the acquisition and recovery!
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^^^^^^ Watch that guy.... he's sketchy, got beady eyes and tiny hands.... like a Carny....
Actually, he is a great dude, has some awesome M/Vs and is always up to buy lunch!
m715mike
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Ha… Ken’s got jokes…. And one heck of a nice 5-ton!!!^^^^^^ Watch that guy.... he's sketchy, got beady eyes and tiny hands.... like a Carny....
Actually, he is a great dude, has some awesome M/Vs and is always up to buy lunch!
If you can’t tell yet, the camaraderie on this site is second to none!
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Welcome from Northern Ohio! Nice looking truck and trailer! There's lots of information here to get your truck back on the road again.
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Is there someplace to live other then the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS?
18operator
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Ohio is pretty good except for the winter.
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Move to Wills Point. You will never move again in your life.