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by Tankjeepman
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:44 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: How to route the wire to battery box for slave receptacle
Replies: 2
Views: 512

How to route the wire to battery box for slave receptacle

I have a 62 M37B1 that I am restoring. It came with a slave rec. but the + lead was not hooked up.
I am about to reinstall the slave rec. How is the + wire routed to the battery box? Under the floor or under and into the box below the driver's seat and across to the battery box?
by Tankjeepman
Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: How to get spark plugs wires black again
Replies: 2
Views: 874

How to get spark plugs wires black again

I have a 62 M37B1 that I am restoring. The black plastic covering on the plug wires has come off. The wires work just fine and I really don't want to spend the money for new ones just so they are black. I tried painting them, but the mesh just appears to absorb the paint and the copper color comes r...
by Tankjeepman
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NOS M37 Rear Wiring Harness
Replies: 4
Views: 2637

Re: NOS M37 Rear Wiring Harness

I bought this from Midwest Military Supply for $295 + shipping and tax. I will sell it for $250 + shipping.
by Tankjeepman
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NOS M37 Rear Wiring Harness
Replies: 4
Views: 2637

Re: NOS M37 Rear Wiring Harness

Located in Lucas, TX
by Tankjeepman
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NOS M37 Rear Wiring Harness
Replies: 4
Views: 2637

NOS M37 Rear Wiring Harness

NOS rear chassis harness for the M37 truck. Wire is in good condition and is not cracking, flaking or rotting. Still pliable and ready for installation. This has Douglas metal connectors. I bought this before I found out I need one with Package rubber connectors. $295 plus shipping. Andy 214 529 1381
by Tankjeepman
Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Engine paint color
Replies: 5
Views: 1472

Engine paint color

What was the original paint color for the engine for a 1962 B1?
by Tankjeepman
Sun Sep 18, 2022 3:24 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: What size spindle nut socket
Replies: 3
Views: 322

Re: What size spindle nut socket

Thanks
by Tankjeepman
Sat Sep 17, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: What is the size of the spindle nut?
Replies: 3
Views: 598

What is the size of the spindle nut?

What is the size of the spindle nut as I need to get a socket. It appears to be around 2 1/2".
by Tankjeepman
Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: What size spindle nut socket
Replies: 3
Views: 322

What size spindle nut socket

What is the size of the spindle nut as I need to get a socket. It appears to be around 2 1/2".
by Tankjeepman
Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Replacement glass
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Re: Replacement glass

Thanks for the replies and info. I am just checking on what is available.
by Tankjeepman
Wed Aug 17, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Replacement glass
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Replacement glass

I am looking at a truck without any glass. Does anyone have a good source and or cost for window and windshield glass for a 1951 truck?
by Tankjeepman
Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear wheel bearings
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Re: Rear wheel bearings

M43 rear axle.jpg Although this is my first work on a M43, I have rebuilt rear axles on various Jeeps, a 44 Chevy 1.5 ton, M8 Greyhound and M2A1 halftrack. The TM says this is supposed to be a full float axle with wheel nut. Look at the pic and this one has no wheel nut. It appears to be a semi flo...
by Tankjeepman
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear wheel bearings
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Rear wheel bearings

I am working on a M43 for the Cavanagh Flight Museum. My first exposure to a M37/M43. We are doing a complete brake job starting with the rears. I got it disassembled and wanted to lube the rear bearings as well. There is not the usual retaining nut so I was wondering how the rear wheel bearings can...