cleb
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Hello all,
I have been looking to buy a M35A2 for a while. I had a M211 a few years ago, but I sold it to one day buy a M35A2 ( I wanted a diesel truck, for many reasons). I am looking at a truck, with the following features/issues. Asking price is 6k.
What I know about it so far... I have not looked at the truck in person due to distance.
Pictures: http://defcon-3.net/gallery/album03 - Asked for more, sorry, those are the best I have ATM.
1977? M35A2 with a Continental Multifuel (Owner thinks its a -1C). Winch truck, Hard top cab, cab heater. Has brand new NDT's all around. Owner didn't tell me miles/hrs even though I requested it in the email :/ Owner states it was driven about 110 miles in '04, I assume when he purchased it.
Issues:
Blue smoke on start and I believe while running (dirty injectors?)
Sticks in 2nd gear slightly (What would cause this?)
"Pinched" right front brake line, owner states it makes the truck "Pull"
Owner stated rear hub seals need done, I assume gear oil on the brakes?
Surface rust on bumper, bottom of door jambs, and rust in bed, nothing that has gone all the way thru. Paint looks OK.
From what the owner has told me so far, It seems I would need to go through the entire rear end, and probably front. Not a bad thing to do, check brakes, replace seals, etc. I know its not worth 6k, just curious what you guys think. I have done similar work on my M211 and I am pretty mechanically inclined, so not an issue for me, just the time and cost of parts. I have gotten some part prices from OD Iron for the brake parts, and wheel seals/bearings. I assume this is a pretty decent estimate for what I will pay? Do the bearings usually need replaced as well?
Thanks for the help,
Caleb
I have been looking to buy a M35A2 for a while. I had a M211 a few years ago, but I sold it to one day buy a M35A2 ( I wanted a diesel truck, for many reasons). I am looking at a truck, with the following features/issues. Asking price is 6k.
What I know about it so far... I have not looked at the truck in person due to distance.
Pictures: http://defcon-3.net/gallery/album03 - Asked for more, sorry, those are the best I have ATM.
1977? M35A2 with a Continental Multifuel (Owner thinks its a -1C). Winch truck, Hard top cab, cab heater. Has brand new NDT's all around. Owner didn't tell me miles/hrs even though I requested it in the email :/ Owner states it was driven about 110 miles in '04, I assume when he purchased it.
Issues:
Blue smoke on start and I believe while running (dirty injectors?)
Sticks in 2nd gear slightly (What would cause this?)
"Pinched" right front brake line, owner states it makes the truck "Pull"
Owner stated rear hub seals need done, I assume gear oil on the brakes?
Surface rust on bumper, bottom of door jambs, and rust in bed, nothing that has gone all the way thru. Paint looks OK.
From what the owner has told me so far, It seems I would need to go through the entire rear end, and probably front. Not a bad thing to do, check brakes, replace seals, etc. I know its not worth 6k, just curious what you guys think. I have done similar work on my M211 and I am pretty mechanically inclined, so not an issue for me, just the time and cost of parts. I have gotten some part prices from OD Iron for the brake parts, and wheel seals/bearings. I assume this is a pretty decent estimate for what I will pay? Do the bearings usually need replaced as well?
Thanks for the help,
Caleb