I wondered how much difference putting some sound deadening material on the underside of the cab would make, but I suppose that might actually detract from the "beastly" nature of this truck! But, it might go along way toward making the truck enjoyable over a long haul, and especially for my wife, who would be more amenable to further M35's if they could be made easier on the ears!
Thanks to all for the information - this list is GREAT!
Mark Ehle
>>> "Andy Michalski" <amichalski@earthlink.net> 03/19/01 05:58PM >>>
Hi Mark,
The bigtime crashy type gear noise is normal for the deuces at highway
speeds. I am working on an experiment using a 'thermal barrier kit' out of
an arctic upgrade kit to see if that will quiet it down some, but I suspect
that the open exhaust will be the next cause of ringing ears :) I'll keep
the list apprised on the success of this idea when I get time to install
it...
Andy
My deuce..
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Highway/3969/M35A2.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Ehle" <MEhle@catc.k12.mi.us>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 2:19 PM
Subject: [MV] Got my M35 Home!
Hello, Folks -
Over the weekend, I got to drive my M35 home, about a 2-hour trip. The truck
ran fine, no problems at all. It did take a little time to get used to the
strange shift pattern and the narrow power band of the diesel - I have never
driven anything this big before, and stop lights brought out a little panic,
but It was a neat experience.
However, I was not prepared for the noise! My God, it was loud enough to
make my head throb by the time I pulled into my driveway. There was a very
loud whine when I shifted in to 5th and got up to highway (well, what
approximates highway) speed. Is this normal for an M35? Nobody told me to
get ear plugs, so I wonder if there is something wrong with the transfer
case or the tranny. The gentleman that I bought it from told me that there
is nothing to be done about it, that it is the nature of the beast. Is this
right?
Otherwise, It was a real blast!
Thanks -
Mark Ehle
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