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This discussion has been covered in amazing depth multiple times on the site already. Here are two of the biggest discussions:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/general-polls/48649-buying-m35a2-m35a3.html...
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/41321-slave-cables.html (see post #7)
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/auxillary-equipment/36517-elusive-slave-cable-adapter.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/electrical/26223-slave-cable-adapter.html
I think that posters question would be allowable. Although it probably is a classified ad in disguise, it is a reasonable forum topic/question to ask where to find an item.
This is the difficulty in having a steadfast rule.... some actions straddle the middle line.
Yes, will I need to resize it down to the 160x160 limit? I thought the site automatically resized avatars like it does with images.
I will go give it some photoshop love and see what happens.
I have broken some weird law of physics with my new avatar.
Once I tried to upload it, I got the following message:
"Your file of 47.1 KB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 48.8 KB for this filetype."
Mangus? rofl
Yes-my luck is the same. I've played with old cars (and now trucks) for almost 20 years and I have NEVER gotten lucky trying to save a buck and using takeout/used parts.
I've tried everything that you hear supposed "experts" and old timers alike brag about getting away with-fresh bearings in...
Robert, it definitely sounds like you have a sprag transfer.
First, find a thread that details the diagnosing and adjustment of the sprag.
Apply said techniques to yours and re-test for front axle engagement.
If it continues not to function, then the sprag is worn out and will either need to...
I was going off memory-and it was last summer I encountered this. I believe at this point the evidence supports me being incorrect so I would follow the advice of the other posters regarding the size.
Dan, I would consider looking for a clean Western or Southern truck and driving it back. Ill bet you will have a very difficult time finding a rust free version up there, as they aren't exactly common down here.
I don't know if there is a difference between A2 and A3 setups (I thought all the M44/M39/M809 ringmounts were the same) but clintogf has a truck with all 3 legs and I can measure them tomorrow if you don't find out before then.
Yes, very nice. I miss our M38A1 very much.
I agree with the above, 55 shouldn't cause oil to leak.
Degrease and pressure wash it so it's clean, then drive it a little, stop, inspect, repeat as necessary.