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by PoW
Wed Apr 09, 2025 7:12 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: SC M37
Replies: 181
Views: 79833

Re: SC M37

I like the induction and headers. NOS or new?

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by PoW
Thu Mar 06, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: M37 Build Records from Chrysler
Replies: 64
Views: 19101

Re: M37 Build Records from Chrysler

If I remember correctly GFL reference to automotive batteries means, "Go'vt spec Flooded lead-acid Battery.

Then again what do I know? :roll:

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by PoW
Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:35 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: How to tell if engine is original
Replies: 3
Views: 4190

Re: How to tell if engine is original

Few went thru rebuild programs to include the original engine, as they drew from supply most of the major components such as axles, transmissions, engines, eTc rebuilt previously by Support Units such as Toelle, RR, and other depots. Keep in mind, in the later periods of those truck's use the engine...
by PoW
Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Budd Wheels Newbie Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 13673

Re: Budd Wheels Newbie Questions

Things could be worse, as with armor track life is around 500 mi. Less on the biggies.

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by PoW
Sun Dec 08, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Budd Wheels Newbie Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 13673

Re: Budd Wheels Newbie Questions

That is typical for NDCC tactical tires that spend all their life on pavement.

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by PoW
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Budd Wheels Newbie Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 13673

Re: Budd Wheels Newbie Questions

They are Goodyear LTS wheels, and are the safest lockring wheel ever. A simple study can bring to light all the particulars about mounting & dismounting tires. Very important are the proper tools to service them. BTW, dropping pressure for off-roading is not the same as the initial air-up. No sp...
by PoW
Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: M42 Kit info
Replies: 7
Views: 10423

Re: M42 Kit info

Many 100A parts here for sale...

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by PoW
Wed Oct 16, 2024 6:09 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Modern Cab Mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 6046

Re: Modern Cab Mounts

The long bolts & springs were done such as to allow the frame and cab to flex in off-road ops. Otherwise, no give gets broken body parts. Chrysler spent a lot of time and $ figuring out what was wrong with the WW2 WC series trucks, and put that knowledge into the G744 series. No wonder they had ...
by PoW
Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:47 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!
Replies: 84
Views: 52531

Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

Looks like a nice, straight truck.

That is a find!

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by PoW
Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Alignment
Replies: 5
Views: 5581

Re: Alignment

From 1/8 to 1/4 inch in. One tie rod end is fine thread the other coarse, if memory holds.

A spring loaded curtain rod positioned at the farthest rubber on each tire will give you a cheap gauge. Use a sharpie to mark it, then roll the truck backward to see the difference.

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by PoW
Sun Aug 04, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Hard top oval window. Any interest?
Replies: 2
Views: 3719

Re: Hard top oval window. Any interest?

If you decide to use it, beware the part of the back side (both L&R sides) project into the M37 door window rear area. This can put a real nasty laceration into your back upon entering. If it hasn't been modified to cut it back and reapply the seal support I highly recommend doing so, I still ha...
by PoW
Fri Aug 02, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Need help installing new rubber headlight bushings
Replies: 11
Views: 10102

Re: Need help installing new rubber headlight bushings

DOT-3 and rubber are good friends, helping get things in tight places.

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by PoW
Thu Aug 01, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: My 1962 Project 😵‍💫
Replies: 31
Views: 19098

Re: My 1962 Project 😵‍💫

If it were me, I'd use your close-off plate and connect a small hydraulic hand pump & oil. The Porta-Power pump comes to mind, and it will develop enough pressure to turn the crank without a doubt. Compressed air can give quite a explosion if something goes loose, whereas using a liquid doesn't ...
by PoW
Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:54 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Original Tires?
Replies: 4
Views: 4889

Re: Original Tires?

Yep, those show up now & then, usually from M101 trailers and such.

I'd be suspect about them, due to their age and coming apart driving at speed. :shock:
by PoW
Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: How to get spark plugs wires black again
Replies: 7
Views: 8579

Re: How to get spark plugs wires black again

In the days of the G741's in service, most I saw had long lost the rubber covering on the plug wires.

Matter of fact, I've seen NOS ones without the rubber.

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