Re: [MV] m35a2 steering question

From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Apr 13 2005 - 03:32:57 PDT


The M35 deuce has U-joints in the front axle, not CV-joints and that's a
major reason for a wobble when steering on firm ground.

Bjorn
MVPA 19212
Meadows of Dan, Virginia

>From: grntrks@juno.com
>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>Subject: Re: [MV] m35a2 steering question
>Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:52:18 -0500
>
>Mark,
>My '66 M35A2 did that when in 6 wheel drive, always.
>
>Also occured with these problems:
>Loose wheel lugs
>worn tie rod ends
>uneven tire pressures
>low tire inflation pressure
>cold tires
>cupped tire tread
>a bent wheel
>tires out of balance
>
>Frank Cox ' Nam 1966
>MVPA 14530
>'45 GMC 353 DUKW
>
>
>On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:45:11 -0500 "Mark B. Anderson" <mark@aasurplus.ca>
>writes:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > have quick question for anyone who can help me with a m35a2.
> >
> > when driving the truck and when I go to turn into a lane no matter
> > which way
> > I turn the steering wheel surges in my hand and goes back and forth?
> > anyone
> > have an idea on what or were I need to look on the truck to fix
> > this?
> >
> > thanks for any help here.
> >
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>Frank Cox ' Nam 1966
>MVPA 14530
>'45 GMC 353 DUKW
>
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