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I'm not sure how realistic that is for a 50+ year old truck designed for both on and off-road operation, and even then not go much faster than 55 MPH. I'd be especially concerned about braking power. I think some members here have done it though, so I guess it's kinda realistic. Then again...

That's a nice-looking truck! It looks like it earns its keep! Keep in mind that the AT545/AT1545 are designed to handle a GCVW of about 24000 lbs. Even when the truck is loaded to the data plate weight and towing 6000 lbs also per data plate, the transmission will be overloaded. I got most...

You're welcome - I hope your project works out! Seeing that you're new here, I encourage you to introduce yourself in Member's Rides or the "Requirements For New Members" boards and share some pictures of your truck :)

I read your question a second time and realized that I found you an adapter plate and not a flywheel. According to the TM a flywheel swap isn't necessary, just the adapter plate:

Per PDF page 729 of TM9-2320-386-24-1-2: The part number is 23045001. I found the first reference to this on PDF page 352 of the same book under the Materials/Parts list for TRANSMISSION (IN-VEHICLE) REPLACEMENT for replacing the AT1545P with an AT545. It appears that it was common on...

Regarding the Cat 3116 in the M35A3 - the A3 deuces have a longer and wider engine bay, and I think the hood may sit a little higher. I'm not sure if those changes are necessary for re-powering a pre-A3 deuce to a Cat inline 6. I was thinking about this recently, toying with the idea of...

That's a neat idea, a SEORTM Jr!

HOLY COW I had no idea it could do that! Guess I didn't look at the unit closely enough! There was always junk in it :p

I'd be interested in seeing the TM for this :) I don't recall the desalinator back as having a slide-out. It has a rear door and a side door though, with a little bay that goes over the cab for a heater. These things were insulated? I wonder how my grandfather took it all out... Lung cancer...

My grandfather had that deuce back trucked into his back yard. He stripped all the desalinator guts out of it and made it a storage shed. It's always cool seeing these still mounted to a truck! Never heard of ERDLator though - what does that mean?

Looks good!! I hope to get my truck to a few local car shows this year too!

It's times like this that make me wish I had a multifuel! Diesel is about $5.30-$5.40/gallon here, usually a full dollar more per gallon than gasoline :( Does anyone have pictures of a centrifuge filter setup? I've never seen one - only read about them here.

I just looked up that listing. It looks like they're shipping surplus sealed beam headlamps. I'd think they'd be good to work with your truck without issue, so I'm thinking it's either an electrical problem or the idle is set too low like @Barrman mentioned. Your voltage should read around 24...

It's my understanding that different fuel filters can be used for the same application as long as they provide the filtration needed for proper engine function. When I replaced the fuel filter on my truck, it was different from what was specified in the TM, even though I'm pretty sure it was...

That's a ferry? I thought it was some kind of parking garage o_O

The air dryer vents out the bottom of the chassis at the air dryer outlet. It makes me wonder how it works for deep water fording, though!

That 5-ton looks nice! It looks like your grandfather really cared for it. Are you planning on keeping it? Also, as you're working on the truck, be sure to consult the manuals for it, many of them you can find here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/forums/5-ton-and-up-tms.115/page-2 The M39...

Have you been able to trace the vent lines? I can't remember which ones come up to the back of the cab. Do you build any air at all or is it just going out the line?

Welcome to the forum! Which Washington are you from, the west coast? And also, the obligatory nopics :)

I think that either the rims or tubes would have to be modified to make this work. I considered tubes, but decided to just rebuild the rims myself. Where all my old 14.5R20 tires leaked, my new 395s mostly don't leak - turns out I have two that lose 0.05-0.1 PSI per day. I haven't chased down...