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by John_C
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: M43 Ambulance Part Out Orem, Utah
Replies: 6
Views: 1277

Re: M43 Ambulance Part Out Orem, Utah

PM sent.
John
by John_C
Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: M43 Ambulance Part Out Orem, Utah
Replies: 6
Views: 1277

Re: M43 Ambulance Part Out Orem, Utah

Do you have an accelerator pedal assembly complete with the hinge that bolt to the floor pan?
Thanks,
John
by John_C
Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Brake line flare
Replies: 7
Views: 1629

Re: Brake line flare

Thanks for all the replies, especially hwo1990. I'll order a flaring tool today and buy the tubing and flare nuts locally.

John
by John_C
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Brake line flare
Replies: 7
Views: 1629

Brake line flare

I installed a new master cylinder and the first time I pressed the brake pedal I felt something give. I crawled under the truck and found a nice hole in one of the brake lines where it had rusted through. The whole system is so rusty I'll probably need to cut it out with bolt cutters. None of the fi...
by John_C
Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Master Cylinder Vent Valve and Elbow
Replies: 6
Views: 1465

Re: Master Cylinder Vent Valve and Elbow

Thanks for the information. MSC is now up to $14.95 and NAPA is $29.95. MSC wants $12 for shipping, so I think I'll buy locally at NAPA. I was happy to find your post because I've already spent a couple of hours searching for this. I shoud have come to the forum first.

John
by John_C
Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Accelerator Pedal Assy.
Replies: 14
Views: 2045

Re: Accelerator Pedal Assy.

Thanks 'Just Me'. I just ordered the part. Even if it isn't an exact fit, I can probably make it work.
by John_C
Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:50 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Accelerator Pedal Assy.
Replies: 14
Views: 2045

Re: Accelerator Pedal Assy.

Thanks to all who responded. I'll ask VPW when I call in my next order. They have the pedal in their catalog, but not the hinge. Hopefully they can pull one off a donor vehicle.
John
by John_C
Mon Nov 28, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Accelerator Pedal Assy.
Replies: 14
Views: 2045

Re: Accelerator Pedal Assy.

I'm a rookie in M37 restoration, so I don't have any contacts in the community other than this board. I think there is a military vehicle club in northern Alabama. I'm still learning the ropes.
by John_C
Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Accelerator Pedal Assy.
Replies: 14
Views: 2045

Re: Accelerator Pedal Assy.

Thanks 'Just Me', but that's just the pedal. I need the piece that mounts to the floor (hinge) or better yet the whole pedal assembly with the hinge, pin, and pedal.
by John_C
Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Accelerator Pedal Assy.
Replies: 14
Views: 2045

Accelerator Pedal Assy.

The floor of my M37 is rusted out and I'm in the process of repairing it. Unfortunately the piece that holds the bottom of the gas pedal is gone. I looked in the parts book and it looks like its nomenclature is: Hinge, FSN G741-7351348, MFG No. CC-1279563, Ord No. 7351348. I looked on line and can f...
by John_C
Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Question regarding what lube for transmission?.....
Replies: 79
Views: 16448

Re: Question regarding what lube for transmission?.....

Thank you all for your advice. There is great diversity of opinion regarding oil choice. I just put Rotella straight 30 weight oil in the engine along with a Napa 1100 oil filter yesterday. I'm going to change it again in a couple of weeks to get rid of any left over gunk.
John, Grand Bay, Alabama.
by John_C
Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Question regarding what lube for transmission?.....
Replies: 79
Views: 16448

Re: Question regarding what lube for transmission?.....

Wow, I just read this entire thread and am now totally confused. If my M37 ever hits the road it will just be driven locally. Is there a decent transmission oil I can get at AutoZone that will work well? I'm sure anything will be better than the 20-year old stuff that's in there now. Thanks, John, G...
by John_C
Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: It runs
Replies: 3
Views: 761

It runs

The first attempt at starting my 1953 M37 Canadian model, that has been sitting for several years, failed because of no spark. After several days of consternation I finally worked up the nerve to pull the distributor. Much to my relief it looked like a normal distributor inside. I replaced the point...
by John_C
Sat Sep 03, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Timing Marks on 251
Replies: 3
Views: 746

Re: Timing Marks on 251

Thanks for the reply Jess. I'll have to look for that manual. I have the tech manual for the U.S. Model, but it doesn't cover multiple timing marks.
by John_C
Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Timing Marks on 251
Replies: 3
Views: 746

Timing Marks on 251

I'm an (old) rookie that's adopted a 1953 Canadian M37. Since it has no spark I'm getting ready to remove the distributor to check things out. The manual says to put the no. 1 to the TDC position on the compression stroke. The crank pulley has 3 marks about 10 degrees apart. Can i assume the center ...