New Owner!

[KitchenCannon]

Hi guys,
I am now the new owner of an M35A3!
Picked it up Friday and pulled my MKT about 100 miles to there new home.

Now that I have it, I know it needs some TLC as it has some gauges that do not work and I suspect I am going to need to dig into the air system and rebuild the air pack.
The brakes were REALLY sketchy so its either pads or air and I suspect its condensation in the air system.

Any ideas where I can get a rebuild kit for the Air pack and where I can fine troubleshooting the gauges?
I dug through some of the TM's but didnt see a whole lot specifically dealing with the cluster.

Wish me luck guys I am going in!

 

[Mullaney]

Hi guys,
I am now the new owner of an M35A3!
Picked it up Friday and pulled my MKT about 100 miles to there new home.

Now that I have it, I know it needs some TLC as it has some gauges that do not work and I suspect I am going to need to dig into the air system and rebuild the air pack.
The brakes were REALLY sketchy so its either pads or air and I suspect its condensation in the air system.

Any ideas where I can get a rebuild kit for the Air pack and where I can fine troubleshooting the gauges?
I dug through some of the TM's but didnt see a whole lot specifically dealing with the cluster.

Wish me luck guys I am going in!

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Well by gosh and begorra, Welcome to the Outfit!

Be sure to download the TM's (Technical Manuals) for your new-to-you truck. There is lots of information and even some step by step troubleshooting in those crusty, boring old books. Maybe bathroom reading or something to put you to sleep with. In all reality though, they will help you a lot.

There are several vendors on the site that advertise MV parts and their links will take you there to shop. You might look in the CLASSIFIED section too. Parts for Sale is a fine place to look - and if you want to buy - post your wants there.

Snag a few pictures and post them. That will get us motivated to offer up suggestions as you go along in your discovery phase.

Once again, welcome to the group!

 

[ldmack3]

Welcome to the addiction!
You are in the right place for questions and ideas.

 

[HDN]

Congratulations on your new-to-you truck! I really enjoy my M35A3 and hope you do too!

Also...

Make sure you have all the M35A2 TMs as well since the M35A3 TMs make a lot of references to the A2 books. Anything different from the M35A2 is going to be in the M35A3 TMs. Anything unchanged from the M35A2 is going to be in the M35A2 TMs.

 

[ToddJK]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new to you truck.
Like the others said, the tech manuals are your best friend.
When it comes to the gauges, most likely it'll all be in the trouble shooting section, but it breaks down everything step by step and really helps to find the issue.
Another thing, you want a wire or electrical tester, sometimes the wires are so brittle, they will break and the insulation cover is keeping it on, camouflaging the issue.
And we need pics too!

 

[kendelrio]

Gongrats on the new truck, and as @HDN and @ToddJK said:

 

[dmetalmiki]

Congratulations..on your latest acquisition..

I went with WYSIWYH, (What you see is what you (Actually DO ), Have.

Air pressure, Oil Pressure, Water temperature, Turbo boost, Air Power Steering Tank, ALL Capillary Gauges.

 

[18operator]

Welcome from Northern Ohio. Have fun with your new toy!

 

[KitchenCannon]

Congratulations on your new-to-you truck! I really enjoy my M35A3 and hope you do too!

Also...

Make sure you have all the M35A2 TMs as well since the M35A3 TMs make a lot of references to the A2 books. Anything different from the M35A2 is going to be in the M35A3 TMs. Anything unchanged from the M35A2 is going to be in the M35A2 TMs.

AH I did download those A2 books but had not got into them yet. That makes sense so thank you!

 

[KitchenCannon]

Here are some pics

 

[M35fan]

That is a fine looking truck! Congratulations, and welcome to the site. The TMs are helpful, and full of information. Navigating them can also be confusing at times. Don't hesitate to ask, if you get stuck. Somebody will have the answer. Good luck!

 

[SCM35A2]

Nice truck, welcome to the site!

 

[18operator]

Sweet truck!

 

[Day Tripper]

Welcome to the M35A3 club. Here is a picture of mine when I first got it. I put a lot time and money into mine and will put more into it the longer I keep it.

 

[Bhussey]

Here are some pics

Welcome to the club! Looks you have a great truck to start digging into.

 

[FloridaAKM]

Congratulations on your new truck, it looks to be in good shape from your pictures. Welcome to the board & you will find that these guys know their stuff & way around these trucks. Got problems with the truck, you will more than likely find the answers here.