saddamsnightmare

March 27th, 2010.

While it is only a personal opinion (mine), I kinda look at it that the electrical system parts are universal on the M35A2 series when they are twenty four volt DC (24VDC). Sure, the equipment was built by the low bidder (DUH), but then these vehicles have proven their durability in both climate and chronological terms, very FEW modern civillian vehicles will be running 40 to 60 years after they were built, and the parts are there if you need them. New starters in 24VDC aren't all that exorbitant, and a 24 VDC vehicle can start a 24VDC vehicle and most large trucks are 24VDC (or were).
The cold weather starting issues on these trucks often comes down to nothing more then a replaceable, stock, military solenoid for the particular brand and model starter motor. The Intake heaters will kick these beasts over (IF the heater is working properly) much quicker then a civillian diesel will do under similar starting conditions, so why bother reinventing a wheel that rolls??
I have had more problem with 12VDC systems failing then the 24's, and it is because the current draw is halved through the starting system and strains the components much, much less.
Just my .02 worth,

Have fun with your wizardry,

Cheers,

Kyle F. McGrogan

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Cheers,

Kyle F. McGrogan



1971 Kaiser Jeep M35A2 WoW "Saddam's Nightmare" Desert Storm and Vietnam Veteran Deuce and a Half.

1963 Swiss Army Cargo Unimog, S.404.114 Mercedes Benz.

1968 Johnson Corp M105A2 Cargo Trailer.

1967 Hercules MEP023A gas Gen Set "Rev up your C130 Here!".(It went to Perrin Field AFB Historical Society Museum at Dennison,TX.)