From: Tom Chism (tchism@terraworld.net)
Date: Sat Dec 20 2003 - 10:34:48 PST
I have not had a problem with a line freezing off by being full of water,
however the control valves can freeze up from the condensation that collects
on them. Drops of moisture that freeze the control valves(these are the
valves located outside of the cab). This can cause different problems such
as air only filling one tank, maxi brakes not releasing ect.
I do not have an M35 and know nothing about their systems. My remarks are of
a general nature for diesel engines and air brake systems found on my wore
out 1978 to 1995 civilian trucks. Which probably disqualifies me from
answering the original question about an M35. I apologize if I have confused
the issue for M35 owners.
Tom Chism
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Kalin" <pball@csionline.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 6:53 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] No1 vs No2 diesel
> Just a curious question, since I've never run into this problem - Since
> the trucks are air over hydraulics, as opposed to air brakes, just how
> much will a frozen line effect the braking? Certainly, since the parking
> brake is mechanical, a frozen line will not lock up the brakes like with
> a Maxi system, so the truck can still move.
>
> I installed spring loaded air line valves (much cheaper than an air
> dryer) and, always drain the air/ water when I stop the truck. I do get
> some water from condensation, but never rusty water like I found when I
> first got the truck several years ago. Unfortunately, even these valves
> can freeze, and then the water doesn't drain very well.
> Bruce
>
>
> Tom Chism wrote:
>
> >P.S. Remember to drain the water out of your air tanks.
> >
> >
>
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