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I think it is a good idea to be able to disengage the front axle when in low range. I do not use low range much in the M939's, but I do not put it in reverse when I do.
It was round when new. That looks like a rim with the 10 3/4" bolts.
The other older 5 ton wheels do not have a grove for the o-ring and they are a
bear to get to seal. The one you are showing is the better wheel for working on for sure.
Here is the p/n 12363606
Erick's has them. Sometime...
What I have found on the O-rings is. The 5/8" 10 bolt older wheels take a 8mm o-ring and the newer 3/4" 10 bolt wheels take the 5mm o-ring that when you pull it off it looks triangular. The newer 3/4" wheel that uses the 5mm o-ring is the same o-ring used on the M35A3 wheels.
Yes the larger one has the spring brakes and a service side. The smaller one just has the service side.
If you load the P2P Softwhare here on SS it will help you understand how the system works.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?79228-TM-s-for-the-939-series-trucks
The M939 MV truck...
Yes you can not start it with out the key. But you can short the switch out and get it started.
But that would take a little time and you would have to know about it.
I would think it maybe a line that is leaking. I would turn the truck off and push on the brakes and see if you can hear a leak, also get a soldier B to help out.
FYI, if your truck has a ball valve on the front service glad hand, Do not close it, it will cause brake problems. I know first hand.