saddamsnightmare

November 22nd, 2009.

WarCloud:

As to your trip out of Colorado, my truck used to live at Fort Carson with BullDogMack13, and I'm pretty sure he drove it now and then like he stole it..... (Yes, Jay, that means you, when you forded the creek I'll bet you didn't put the flywheel drain plug in, did ya? It's still painted in place.....:>) ???? In any case, the experience with these trucks in construction and logging work back in the West Virginia hills, are that if you gear it down and let the engine carry you down the hill, your brakes will hold up really well.... BUT if you let the speed get up, one of two things WILL happen:1) you'll throw a rod or 2: you'll loose the truck, as deuce brakes are high capacity low speed brakes, these aren't road trucks, although they can do the distance. WATCH the bolts on the short driveshaft that goes from the tranny to the transfer case, if you let these get loose or thrown you have a very good chance of the driveshaft eating your foot through the cab floor. This little driveshaft can be the biggest pain in the --- when running on the road.
The M35A was a huge improvement, however, over the M135 and M211 in terms of power and reduced maintenance, i can't begin to image what they were like brand new.....!
Good luck, be careful, and watch out for 84 year old ladies in Toyota pickups....


Cheers,

Kyle F. McGrogan