Re: [MV] Deuce split system(long)

From: dan doig (opm@sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun Dec 01 2002 - 21:51:52 PST


where can i get rubber seal replacemence for around doors and windows for my
m35. also my data plates nead replacing who makes them and how much are they.

Wayne Harris wrote:

> After I sent that last email I thought of a place it might be and wonder of
> wonders it was there!
> Manual is a SMARPI 9-2320-209-14&P SPLIT AIR-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
> (MODIFIED M44A2 2 1/2 TON SERIES TRUCK)
> and according to the Component Description consist of the following items,
> 1. Dual system hydraulic master cyl, mounting bracket,petal shaft support,
> and yoke replace previously used single system master cyl. and components
> 2. Addition of a second and identical air-hydraulic booster mounted under
> cab on right hand side.
> 3. Dual chamber air reservoir with separate draincocks replaces one of the
> two previously used single chamber air reservoirs.
> 4. Brake warning lamp added to instrument panel.
> 5. New air and hydraulic routing(lines, tubes, fitting, valves)and the
> wiring to facilitate interconnection of component items 1 thru 4.
> and the system operation is:
> A. The split air-hydraulic brake system on modified M44A2 series trucks
> provide two independent air and hydraulic for actuation of the truck service
> brakes. One system actuates the front steering axle brakes, while the second
> system actuates the forward-rear and the rear-rear axle breaks.
> and then goes on to the complete details on how to install the system.Hopes
> this helps. Wayne
>
> >do you have any more info on the split system of brakes for a duce.
> >> > The military came up with a MWO to convert the M35A2 over to a split
> >>system.
> > > I have a TM that goes into all the details and while I don't have it
> >right
> > > in front of me basically it added another master cyl. and air tank and
> > > routed the brake lines so that one system worked the front tires and the
> >the
> > > other covered the rear wheels just as your civilian car or light truck
> >does.
> > > Hopes this help. Wayne
> > >
> > > >Has anyone actually done a split brake system on any deuce? We are
> >talking
> > > >6
> > > >wheel locations which when divided by 2 does not yield what I would
> >think
> > > >is
> > > >an acceptable situation especially if you split up the fronts.
> > > >
> > > >If you have done it, please explain how and what happens if you have a
> > > >failure.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Thanks
> > > >Steve AKA Dr Deuce (who would like a dual system on his deuces.....
> > >
> >
>
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