New to me 1985 peterbilt 359

So, I got a hair-brained idea that I needed a new project, in this case a 1985 359 basket case, to occupy my not so spare time..... Now I have a few questions, first off where would I find the clutch switch for the jake on this thing? It has the 3406b and 13sd trans. I have crawled under and felt around, put on my glasses, grabbed a light and can't find it know how. For all I know it may have been removed, as most of the gauges have been disconnected and wires are cut off and wrapped around the harnesses all over the place.
I am sure this will only be the first of many questions to come which I will try and keep together in this one post.
Thanks for your time in advance,
Don

 

Thanks for the reply "Semi" Retired, and sorry about the emoticon, was in an off mood last night and found it disturbingly funny.
I looked pretty hard, I thought, but will look under there again when I get back from the doctors office later today as long as it is still light out.
One thing I do think I may have located, is the power steering leak. I'm 99% certain it is the seal on the drive end, as the engine oil is way high and the oil just runs through the pump, with no visible exterior leaks aside from slightly damp hoses leading to the steering box. As I go along I am certain I am going to find more things wrong than right with the old boy, but it does drive, shift, steer and stop well and the price was right for me at the time.

 

You can be certain I'll be back for more...... Thanks again for the help, it is much appreciated.

Don

 

Hey BeemerGary,

That is a very nice looking old girl you have there, I doubt mine will ever look half as nice as that, but does set a benchmark for me to aspire to.....Although mine is configured as a Dump truck at this point in it's life.
Just went out and looked again, and sure enough there it was, bungee cord and all. LOL. Mine is a straight rod about 10" long and around 3/16" dia. I well toy with it tomorrow and see if I can get it figured out.
Thank-you very much,
Don

 

Well, probably should do an update on what I have found and accomplished....... The switch was rusted solid, but after removing it and dissembling, cleaned up the through shaft and bore, lubed it up, re-assembled, and after some fiddling to get it adjusted right , it now works like a charm.
Tomorrow after work I'll tackle the hood wiring if time and weather permit, might pull the power steering pump as well, and look into the seal problem. So many problems, so little time....... LOL