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Geting truck to run

red devils dude

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My boss said I can have his M-109 for $200-300
know my ? is how do I get it runing I looked at
"get a deuce runing in 4 hours" but I would like
to get some part #s like for air and fuel Filters
and I need a diagram of the dash so I know what
the knobs and Switches do so HELP ME.
 

Monster Man

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you forgot the magic word lol <img src="emoticons/icon_smile_approve.gif" alt="Approve"> just kidding. First, you'll want to go here:

https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms/ind...e2291170e-D5D25FB2-E46F-8BDD-CDC2E7A8708EC4BC

and look up the following pub numbers in that search area and download them:
TM 9-2320-361-10 operator's manual
TM 9-2320-361-20 maintenance
TM 9-2320-361-34 maintenance
TM 9-2320-361-34P repair parts and tools
TM 9-2320-361-20P repair parts and tools

or just search for M35A2 or M109 in the pub title text and all the available manuals will come up

air filters just need to be cleaned, they're reusable, and the first fuel filter is very hard to find or unavailable. You'll need to remove that and clean it, but be careful cause then you'll need to bleed the fuel system.

also bank some money on new batteries, it's unlikely they'll be able to fire having sat so long.

Change the oil, all 22 quarts of it <img src="emoticons/icon_smile_approve.gif" alt="Approve">

then to the brakes- does he have any clue why they don't work, or did they just "quit"? You'll need to find out what happened before he decided to park it. Do you know if the air system holds air, or did when it was parked?
 

da_sgt

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red devils dude;

You need to fill out your signature and attach it to your posts<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_thumzup.gif" alt="Thumb Up"><img src="emoticons/icon_smile_wink.gif" alt="Wink"> Welcome aboard<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_big.gif" alt="Big Smile">
 

red devils dude

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ok 1. did I fix my sig OK?
2. The M-109 Im looking at is a 1952 REO motors
M-109(duh) and does not have a Continental LD427
engine it has some huge beast that I dont know
what is but it is a multifuel engine(I hope could
be gas) its ben run on mixs has 2new batteries in it(dont ask Y ) has a buttin on the foor for starting? so guys HELP ME?I think the engine mite
be a REO OA-331 6-cylinder
 

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RDD;
The 427 is an overgrown paperweight. You'll need a LDT465-1C, LDT465-1D, or a LDS465 to replace the engine you have. My personal favorite is the LDS series because it's got the most bang for the engine. The 427 just gets in its own way and can't find a torque curve to save it's life. You did good to find the truck. Now feel welcomed into the hallowed halls of us MVer's trying to find the right parts at cheap prices! We're happy to help in any way we can (with the possible exception of free cash.. we all need that!<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_wink.gif" alt="Wink">). Keep us posted!
 

red devils dude

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Im thinking about useing the M-109 for parts
and buying a M-35, eastern surplus has one for
$3000 with a bad head gasket(60,000miles and 1,400hours) I can fix in about
1 hour, I have the money than I can parts out
The M-109 for some cash what do you guys think.
 

Monster Man

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Originally posted by red devils dude

Im thinking about useing the M-109 for parts
and buying a M-35, eastern surplus has one for
$3000 with a bad head gasket(60,000miles and 1,400hours) I can fix in about
1 hour, I have the money than I can parts out
The M-109 for some cash what do you guys think.
here's the scoop- if it were the OA 331 it will be quite easy to tell by the spark plugs, if there aren't any plugs it's the LDS 427, a real boat anchor. Now, it's possible they ran all kinds of crap in that gasoline engine, but it wasn't good for it! <img src="emoticons/icon_smile_approve.gif" alt="Approve">

If you can swap out the head gasket, that would be a solid idea. I had my eye on that truck, but alas, it was too far away.

If it were me, I'd buy the M109, but not part it out. Sure, you could get some $$ for the axles (not sure if there's a big rock crawler crowd up in upstate New York though....)
But I'd keep it for a project. You'll find that $200 for a deuce is too good a bargain to pass up. Either for a restoration or just parts, assuming you have a place to store it.
 

big mike

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i got my hardtop from TNJ MURRAY Worldwide Services. it cost me $350. they also sell trucks and are located in dover deleware.
www.twmurray.com/
considering that an M35 shouldnt be operated over 55mph, it would take you 7 hours of driving if you went nonstop and didnt hit traffic. but with the traffic, fuel stops, $2 and change a gallon for diesel while your gettin 7 mpg, possible breakdowns and the time at work your gonna loose and not get paid for while your on your trip, $700 doesnt sound all that bad. you could also buy one from the government auctions. i been watchin the auctions this week and their gettin anywhere from $750-$2300 in VA at St Juliens for M35's
www.govliquidation.com/
 
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