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Checking Brakes and Steering on My 83 M35A2
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How's the air system? Are there any audible leaks? Are the tanks still strong? Do the tank drains work? How is the overpressure safety valve? Is the air gauge and low pressure buzzer functional?
EDIT: Added buzzer and gauge
Thanks :: I sprayed the pectcocks with PBBlaster. Haven’t tried to loosen them yet. Gonna spray again. Do not hear any air leak as yet. I run Her for 40 minutes every 10-12 days. I ease Her out trying not to step on brake. I use parking brake to stop. But Air pressure always at zero after sitting for those days. I listen to buzzer a bit then ease her out after start up then air system gets charged up quick.
Now I’m gonna have to look into the over pressure safety valve. Didn’t know about it. Thanks for Bringing it up.
Thanks
During run time. Dash Gauges
Air stays round the 90 psi line after charge up.
::::; Overpressure Safety Valve :: is that the same as Air System Safety Valve - if so then I found it in manual for the M35A2.
I will look into maintenance for it. Do You Guys have any suggestions on how to deal with it if needed.
Thanks
JHutch
Air stays round the 90 psi line after charge up.
::::; Overpressure Safety Valve :: is that the same as Air System Safety Valve - if so then I found it in manual for the M35A2.
I will look into maintenance for it. Do You Guys have any suggestions on how to deal with it if needed.
Thanks
JHutch
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In short, the truck either has a bearing or a bushing there. Bushing is preferred. There is a mod for the cap that makes greasing this pivot point easier. For greasing, cap needs to be loosened (or taken off and modified). Cap off also allows checking the trunnion lock nut for tightness.
Thank You. I will check into the suspension on My Deuce.
