Re: [MV] M135 axles

Glenn Shaw (dogstar@gis.net)
Thu, 12 Mar 1998 18:23:50 -0500

What is an IH M5H6. I haven't heard of a deuce with that M
number.

Glenn S. MVPA

ROBERT GALLAGHER wrote:
>
> What about the IH M5H6. They had lockers. On both rear axles I believe.
>
> To tell if you have a diff with a traction device, try this:
>
> Lift the wheels off the ground so they spin freely. On a 2.5 ton this
> could be a job and may require removing a drive shaft.
>
> Spin a wheel. If the wheel on the other side of the truck (same axle)
> spins the SAME direction, you DO have some sort of traction device in the
> diff. If the wheel on the other side spins the OPPOSITE dirrection from
> the wheel you are spinning by hand, you DON'T have a traction device in the
> diff.
>
> Bob
>
> ----------
> > From: Glenn Shaw <dogstar@gis.net>
> > To: Craig Blanchette <blanchet@cnx.net>
> > Cc: Military Mailing List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
> > Subject: Re: [MV] M135 axles
> > Date: Thursday, March 12, 1998 2:40 AM
> >
> > No deuce and a halfs come with lockers as original equip.
> > including M135's.
> >
> > Glenn S. MVPA
> >
> > Craig Blanchette wrote:
> > >
> > > M135 2.5 ton 6x6 Ordinance
> > > 2720, made in 54
> > >
> > > Does the M135 come with lockers in the axles? I am wondering
> > > if there is a way to tell without taking the axle apart.
> > > Every other 2.5 ton I have looked at had lockers.
> > >
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