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by Vaughn2
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Drivetrain road noise
Replies: 7
Views: 64

Re: Drivetrain road noise

I noticed that things are a bit quieter when I have some random stuff piled in the passenger footwell. I suspect it is dampening the vibrations in that sheet metal. I keep meaning to try cutting up some heavy rubber mats to make floor mats to see how much of a difference that makes. You might try so...
by Vaughn2
Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Lug Wrench Handle
Replies: 4
Views: 1973

Re: Lug Wrench Handle

There are two wrenches used; 41-H-1541 (bar socket wrench) and a torque wrench adjustable to 250 foot pounds. The bar is 3/4 dia., and tempered steel. You can buy one at the link below, 41-H-1541 interchanges with Budd 44201. The torque wrench is used to tighten the lug nuts to 200-225 foot pounds. ...
by Vaughn2
Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Drivetrain road noise
Replies: 7
Views: 64

Re: Drivetrain road noise

Assuming fluid level in the units are where they should be, the only way to eliminate drivetrain noise is to freshen up the units to ensure all bearings, shaft needle bearing surfaces are good and within specs. Buying a used truck and not knowing how the truck was used or abused makes it difficult t...
by Vaughn2
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:18 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Repower M37
Replies: 4
Views: 433

Re: Repower M37

Take a look at page 352 of the PIF on the Dodge Power Wagon Site or the link below. It's my conversion installing a 327 SBC in my Power Wagon, it may give you some ideas.

[https://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/pw/pw_pif.pdf]
by Vaughn2
Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Wheel alignment??
Replies: 12
Views: 748

Re: Wheel alignment??

True, but wouldn't you just follow the manual and set the shower rod height as close to the rear hub height as possible and then set your pendant chain length based on that?
by Vaughn2
Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:08 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Wheel alignment??
Replies: 12
Views: 748

Re: Wheel alignment??

The important thing about using the toe-in gauge is that placing the pendant chains at just touching the floor places the gauge in an accurate position. It may be more money than most want to spend, but anytime you rebuild your knuckles, or change hub bearings, you want to re-check your alignment. I...
by Vaughn2
Sun Jun 29, 2025 4:55 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Neck Leaking
Replies: 7
Views: 1172

Re: Neck Leaking

If JB Weld and Indian Head Gasket sealer doesn't do it, use Shoe Goop. It's great on parts that are warped, it will not leak and when taking the parts apart, it splits the gasket, extreme holding power.
by Vaughn2
Sun Jun 29, 2025 4:44 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Wheel alignment??
Replies: 12
Views: 748

Re: Wheel alignment??

Sorry, I didn't notice the toe-in gauge tool had been discontinued in my prior post. Here is a new link that indicates the tool is available by special order. I've used it aligning the toe-in on a Power Wagon, M37 and WW2 jeep, works well. Specialty Products Co., Part Number 99361 [https://www.tools...
by Vaughn2
Sat Jun 28, 2025 10:41 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Wheel alignment??
Replies: 12
Views: 748

Re: Wheel alignment??

Hello, new to the forum. I frequently post on the Power Wagon form as "Vaughn," and another Vaughn posts so, I'm Vaughn2. In response to your question, the wear you are seeing indicates the tires are not rotated enough. If you notice, your rear tires never experience this kind of wear. Cas...