Checking Brakes and Steering on My 83 M35A2

[JHutch]

Current status is : the 00 gear lube came. I will be changing the steering 80-90 weight to the 00
Also be greasing the fittings. Have to look at manual : looks like grease fitting or brake fluid bleeder inside the wheels facing up. Front wheels. Sorta think I maybe it’s a grease fitting to put grease in the boot.
The schedule when the brakes will be done is not set yet.
Until then I will be running the engine every 10- th14 days for round 30-35 minutes.
Just gotta ease her outta the garage then back her back in when done.
Thank You.

 

[JHutch]

If I ever state something that I’m gonna do that’s NOT Kosher in Your Minds :: Please Let Me Know - Thank You

 

[JHutch]

I got Lucas oil Heavy Duty Grease today. It actually reminds me of the GAA golden looking I used on these Vehicles a Long time ago. But the Lucas Oil grease is green.

 

[JHutch]

Lucas oil Grease

 

[JHutch]

I Put grease in the front wheels to feed the boots. I put in 10 good pumps on each. The boot that has not been changed to the zipper boot feels like it can take more grease. The zipper boot seemed to give resistance after 10 pumps. I feel that one is full. Gonna add more to other boot. If I see boot enlarge I will stop.
Will be going after All the fittings I see.
Manuals are a great help
Thanks

 

[JHutch]

Can’t find the Manual that shows My 83 M35A2
But close enough to where I can hopefully get it. Newer M35s show multiple grease fittings on front wheels - Mine has one facing up on top. Able to get full size grease gun on them

 

[jeffhuey1n]

Can’t find the Manual that shows My 83 M35A2
But close enough to where I can hopefully get it. Newer M35s show multiple grease fittings on front wheels - Mine has one facing up on top. Able to get full size grease gun on them

As far as I know, there’s no difference between the various years of M35A2’s. The A3’s may be different but I’ve never worked on them.

 

[JHutch]

Got silicone spray. Gonna put some on rag and go over surface of rubber grommets and surface of flexible brake lines. I will wipe off after to leave No build up of silicone : just to clean surface with it
Will that work ?

 

[jeffhuey1n]

Got silicone spray. Gonna put some on rag and go over surface of rubber grommets and surface of flexible brake lines. I will wipe off after to leave No build up of silicone : just to clean surface with it
Will that work ?

Not sure. I’ve not used this method before. I guess it depends on the condition of the parts. If they’re in good condition, it should help clean them up. If any of the parts are breaking down, i.e. cracks in the soft parts, it won’t do any good. In my experience, silicone spray won’t rejuvenate rubber. It will make it look good, such as using it on tire side walls. It can’t hurt the grommets nor brake lines, regardless.
Grommets and brake lines are considered consumable parts. Have a supply on hand or a ready source to procure more. Helicopters use grommets extensively for any type line, wire harness and hoses that go through panels and bulkheads. They’re designed to be “sacrificial”. Better to have them wear out and replace them than to lose a line, wire or cable at a critical time.

 

[JHutch]

Not sure. I’ve not used this method before. I guess it depends on the condition of the parts. If they’re in good condition, it should help clean them up. If any of the parts are breaking down, i.e. cracks in the soft parts, it won’t do any good. In my experience, silicone spray won’t rejuvenate rubber. It will make it look good, such as using it on tire side walls. It can’t hurt the grommets nor brake lines, regardless.
Grommets and brake lines are considered consumable parts. Have a supply on hand or a ready source to procure more. Helicopters use grommets extensively for any type line, wire harness and hoses that go through panels and bulkheads. They’re designed to be “sacrificial”. Better to have them wear out and replace them than to lose a line, wire or cable at a critical time.

Thank You
The flexible break lines look good no cracking that I see so far. Will look again in length. Was gonna use the silicone there to clean surface and leave a protective layer ( hopefully)
/ The bushings on shocks have some cracking not real bad but has some. Wanted to put a thin silicone on surface to maybe help.
I haven’t thought too much on spare parts just yet :: But that’s a Great Idea !!
Thank You.

 

[JHutch]

Just trying to do maintenance as best I can. I know there’s more than I know. Gonna be lubing and changing steering oil with 00 this week.
Hope I will be hearing soon when the Truck mechanic can get to the brakes.
Thank You

 

[JHutch]

And thanks for the Responses/ they help.
Thank you

 

[JHutch]

The Transfer case plugs fill and drain doesn’t look like it has ever been touched and no oil residue on housing. Gonna check that one first then Transmission : Plan to put in 85/140 conventional if needed to replace or top off depending how gear lube looks. Getting extension tube to screw into the lube container to get up to filler hole.
Thanks

 

[JHutch]

Correction: someone did get into Transfer case. It’s just so Oil and grease free that I didn’t see. Oil lube all the way to top and Clean. That’s the good news. Bad news :: Me. I broke two grease fittings one on the parking brake under the bell housing and the other is the upper fitting on the leaf spring front right side. Those two fittings wouldn’t take any grease. Like pushing against a brick wall. Good thing is that they will unscrew. One is already loose.
On to the Transmission and rears next. I bet they’re all up to snuff also. I spoke to the guy on the phone before I got Her. He said they go thru all the rears and transmission.
Thank You Guys.

 

[JHutch]

Transfer case

 

[JHutch]

I have grease fittings on the way.
Thanks

 

[JHutch]

I should have removed those fittings that were resistant to getting grease and cleaned the inside.
Thanks