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by shrinx
Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Steering knuckle lube
Replies: 6
Views: 65

Re: Steering knuckle lube

Thank you for the assistance. I'm going to climb under the axle after a three week vacation (with no grease) and see what's what.
by shrinx
Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:23 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Drivetrain road noise
Replies: 6
Views: 40

Re: Drivetrain road noise

I just got an M37 and know next to nothing about maintenance/repair... yet. My driving skills are improving, but one thing that does bug me is the whine I hear while tooling around. I thought it was just my truck, so it's somewhat comforting to know that I'm not alone.
by shrinx
Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:36 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Steering knuckle lube
Replies: 6
Views: 65

Steering knuckle lube

The technical manual says to remove the plug at the bottom of the steering knuckle then shoot grease in from the top. I can find the top zerk fitting but the bottom plug is a mystery. If the plug is that bump among the four bolts securing the plate (see photo), there is no way to remove it. I'm stum...
by shrinx
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: steering box lube
Replies: 7
Views: 1119

Re: steering box lube

Cal_Gary, finding this website is like finding the Rosetta Stone of M37s. Already I've had members help me. I'm sure I'll be asking lots of newbie questions and getting terrific advice.
by shrinx
Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: steering box lube
Replies: 7
Views: 1119

Re: steering box lube

Thank you Rdinatal. Just placed an order for the washers. Now comes the fun part: Crawling under the truck to drain/add oil.
by shrinx
Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:33 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: steering box lube
Replies: 7
Views: 1119

Re: steering box lube

Elwood, Thank you for the sage advice. I do not know what oil or even what liquid is in the steering box. I'm guessing that there is no way to test it without sending it off to some expensive lab, so I'll dig in. The technical manual is marginally helpful, but I remember seeing some videos online th...
by shrinx
Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:35 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: steering box lube
Replies: 7
Views: 1119

steering box lube

Just took possession of a 1954 M37. One of my first tasks will be to drain/fill all the oils. I’m stumped on the steering box. Is there no drain plug? If not, what’s the procedure for replacing the fluid. If I need to pump out the old oil, what would you suggest for a pump? Also, once figure this ou...