The 55 gal drum is creative, but you’re right...the diameter is too small. You’ve got the right idea though. If I can find one of those giant commercial refuse containers, that might have the right size lid. This doesn’t have to be round either...I’ve been considering some square solutions, includin...

All, I will be installing a comm shelter in the bed of my M37. This is a small shelter that actually fits inside the canvas (if you want to do that). I will be modifying the shelter to install a gun ring with a fifty cal mounted. Here is my challenge: this will put a 30” hole in the shelter. This be...

There are a few out there that are retail...hoping somebody has one in their barn/garage that they are tired of tripping over. My truck has the mounts, but I need all the hardware. I suppose I can use the spinner from the bed mount. My plan is to put a comm shelter on the truck, hence the need to mo...

Guys (& Gals), I have a 1953 M37 with the mounting framework for the swing out spare tire rack. However, my truck has Michelin X, 11.0x16 tires. Standard rim, larger tire. Has anybody mounted larger tires to the swing out spare? I am considering a communications shelter for the truck...which wil...

Can somebody post the correct Pertronix distributor kit (or parts) for a 1953 M37? Everybody raves about this upgrade, but I'm having a difficult time tracking down the correct setup.

Thanks!

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Elwood, I've found a synchro for the NP435, but don't have a p/n reference to validate this against what I have in the NP420. This is the p/n, and it looks like this was used on early Ford trannys (?): Ford NP435 3-4 Synchro Assembly, part number: D4HZ7124A This looks like a better route to go than ...

All Technical support posts should be measured by this one. Given the limited information available, not only have the replies likely identified the piece, but Elwood has provided detailed photographic evidence along with a description of the damaged part (to be confirmed) and the alternatives avail...

Ok...I think I was blindly hoping it was a copper or bronze piece left behind when tapping something into place. I had to go out to the garage and get my Magnetic pick-up. Sure enough, this is American steel. I think you nailed it...it looks like the synchro pin you have a photo of. This is 0.312” i...

Guys, I am replacing the fluid in my M37 tranny for the first time since purchasing it and I always check inside and feel around for chunks. I discovered a one inch long chunk of a copper shaft (see photo). It does not look like a tranny part. Looks more like someone used a copper drift as a lever a...

Thanks for all the tips...I have a Motive Power Bleeder on the way...good price off of FleaBay. I now have all my brake shoes adjusted nicely and all my flex lines have been replaced. I have no leaks (thankfully for the old fittings). However, I now have a new problem and I am about to embark on a r...

[/quote]the individual inner bearing numbers are 28682 and 28622[/quote] Charles, Great information...those appear to be the Timken p/n for a bearing and race in place of the SKF set. I will have to put the hub/spindle on the lathe and check for runout as the outer seal clearly failed on my truck. D...

I am replacing my REAR wheel bearings and seals (and brake shoes). The rear inner seal had failed and everything was bathed in gear oil. So...I am hoping somebody has a bearing and race part number or can confirm what I have gleaned in my online research. I also would like to know if a modern availa...

I've resolved my fuel leaking problem...MSeriesRebuild was correct...the two halves were not flat. After surfacing them, and replacing the paper gasket with a Viton Flouroelastomer gasket...no leaks. I do have a question after my "pump up leak test" (no leaks): How does the accelerator pum...

I just rebuilt my ETW1 carb on my 1953 M37. I had a bad float valve and decided to go thru it. After reassembly, I used a marine priming bulb to fill the carb and bench test it. I discovered that my carb is leaking fuel between the top and bottom halves. All the fasteners are tight and the carb body...

Ok...I am in the same situation that so many of the rest of you have been...splash shield off, valve galley exposed...ready to cold set my valves (some significant 'ticking' when idling back near the #6 cylinder). I have prepared a USEFUL guide based on Charles recommendations. Including the valve o...