Recent content by DIESEL PULLER

In the cab, when I turn the battery accessory switch on and hold the starter switch to the left, there is power to different things in the cab but no power to the starter/ solenoid. It will turn over if I jump the starter to the solenoid. The shifter is in neutral. I disconnected the two wires...

I had an isolated fire/meltdown and I am wondering if you can buy a wiring harness for the M35A3. Does anyone know what the shielded wire that runs from the cab down to the battery block is for? Also, what does the solar panel power up? There is a component about 3" x 4" by the battery that I...

The soot that I am seeing is moist, but not really wet. I am attaching some pictures so that everyone can see what I am talking about. Thanks for your help!

The exhaust before muffler is leaking soot , could it be from oil or fuel sitting in the e piping , because of long idling time on maneuvers, before I picked it up and drove it 260 miles. I wonder if the never gets up to temp on short trips. Any ideas.

I have a M35A3 I think there is an exhaust leak before the muffler on the outside of the truck. Also, there is soot before the turbo that houses the veins. Just wondering if the muffler could be partially plugged and causing both problems?

I am strapped for cash, I just bought the truck! So I need to save every way I can!

I am picking up a vehicle and I wonder if there is anything I should be checking besides the oil level, transmission fluid, brake fluid. I will be driving it about 500 miles to get it home. I will be picking it up in about 60 days, when it is a little warmer. Separate question: When I am...

If you are picking up a military vehicle that has not been licensed, do you have to tow them or is there some type of grace period? I am calling my insurance agent a head of time to get insurance. (He is out of the office as usual.) Do you know if the govt. destroys the maintenance log book or...