I got it running ok now. The distributer was off a tooth or two. Set the timing and set the carb. Good to go now.
I guess when you work on other peoples truck you run into all things, keeps you on your toes.
Thanks for all your help!!

I will have the pull the oil pump to move the gear one or two teeth right?

I did not remove the Distributer, but I do not know the history of the engine.
Good Idea on the tooth, I will check that.
Thanks for the help and input.

I having a problem getting the timing back set after I installed the PerTronix Ignitor® Solid-State Ignition Systems MV-161A. It is 30 degrees off and I can not get it back to TDC. The engine is running, but not idling so well. It drives ok has power. This is a friend's M37. I am thinking of put the...

I am looking for two bow side tie strap brackets.
Let me know if you have two you want to sell.
Strap not needed.
Thanks, Albert

Hello, I am looking for a good Radiator for a M37. Let me know if you would like to sale one.
Thanks, Albert

Wanted to post that after about 75 miles the o-ring on the oil pump is working ok.

Well I pulled the oil pump and opened it up to the replace the gasket. I found an O-ring that looks like it will work. Got it from McMaster.com p/n 5018T212 Primed the pump and got it installed and it looks like it is working ok. :D I don't have the OEM gasket handy to look at, but I thought the oi...

just me wrote:(Takes two people unless you have gorilla length arms.)

I like that!!

Yes that is the o-ring I replaced. Yes you can pull the pump with out massing with the disc., But you may have to move the rotor a little it get the pump back in.
If you pull the pump and replace the o-ring be sure to reprime the pump.

Well I pulled the oil pump and opened it up to the replace the gasket. I found an O-ring that looks like it will work. Got it from McMaster.com p/n 5018T212
Primed the pump and got it installed and it looks like it is working ok.

Thanks Guys, I think I will pull the pump and check out the gasket and the pump wear, then I may just order a new one.
Thanks again for all your inputs!

Thanks for the reply. I have been having trouble finding the gasket that goes under the cover plate. Does anyone know a place that has the gasket? p/n 7744135

I have an oil leak that is coming from the cover on the oil pump. Is it ok to just remove the cover and replace the gasket? The problem I can see is priming the oil pump. I have seen some post about packing the oil pump with Vaseline. Would this be ok or should I remove the pump and prime the oil pu...

Thanks, Yes I installed redi-sleeve and one new flange due to being so bad.