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- Sun May 31, 2015 2:48 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Distributor Woes.... Really?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 938
Re: Distributor Woes.... Really?
GOOD MORNING, I TOO REPLACED MY POINTS WITH THE PETRONIX SWAP, NO PROBLEM. TRUCK RUNS GREAT. GOOD LUCK
- Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:40 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: engine for towing with m37
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4597
Re: engine for towing with m37
GOOD MORNING, Its been awhile since I have been on this site, but anyhow; I rebuilt my M 37's engine about 6 months after sandy hit my community. The M had water in all the wrong places. She laid for awhile till I got my house liveable, then I did an engine rebuild; I found the top ring on all the p...
- Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:24 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: I have a canvas top delima as well (truck too tall)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2406
Re: I have a canvas top delima as well (truck too tall)
JACK UP THE WHOLE GARAGE, 7-12". THERE IS NO EASY FIX ON THE TOP. I TAKE MY TOP OFF IN THE SPRING AND PUT IT BACK ON AROUND THIS TIME OF YEAR. ABOUT 1/2HOUR EACH WAY. THIS IS MY 5TH YEAR. YOU MIGHT TRY REDUCING THE REAR BOW AND HAVE A CANVAS GUY MAKE UP A NEW TOP. BUT DONT KNOW HOW THAT WILL LO...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:37 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: stalling out--help needed
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5386
Re: stalling out--help needed
GOOD MORNING, SOUNDS LIKE TO ME SHE IS FLOODING, COULD BE A BAD FLOAT VALVE OR FLOAT??
I HAD A SIMNILAR PROBLEM, DRAINED TYHE CARB BOWL A COUPLE OF TIMES AND ADDED CARB CLEANER TO THE TANK. NO MORE PROBLEM.
GOOD LUCK
BOB
I HAD A SIMNILAR PROBLEM, DRAINED TYHE CARB BOWL A COUPLE OF TIMES AND ADDED CARB CLEANER TO THE TANK. NO MORE PROBLEM.
GOOD LUCK
BOB
- Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:11 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Starter Question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1386
Re: Starter Question
GOOD MORNING, I don't think so. I had the arm out, about a year ago, without taking the starter out. if my memory serves me right!!!
BOB
BOB
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:30 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Spongy Brakes/Disappearing Brake Fluid
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2471
Re: Spongy Brakes/Disappearing Brake Fluid
GOOD MORNING, I have/had a similar problem, it was the right rear wheel cylinder; but I saw a wet area on the inside of the plate before so I knew where to look.
BOB
BOB
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:01 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Confused about Distributor Vacuum Vent lines
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3656
Re: Confused about Distributor Vacuum Vent lines
GOOD MORNING, After I rebuilt my engine I ran her for a week or two without any vent lines. It made no difference. these are vent lines and should have no affect on performance. I think Sal may have hit it on the head.
bob
bob
- Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:36 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Bucking above 40mph
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2174
Re: Bucking above 40mph
GOOD MORNING: I WOULD DO A COMPRESSION TEST. I HAD SIMILAR CONDITION. TOP RING ON 5 PISTIONS WAS BROKEN. DIFFERENT TRUCK NOW.
BOB
BOB
- Sat May 24, 2014 3:08 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: air pressure in older tires
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1418
Re: air pressure in older tires
GOOD MORNING, I tried to bring my spare up to 40psi, at the gas station, did not get past 30psi when the side blew out. old tire, some cracking on the side walls, but did not expect the explosion. new tire, tube and flap cost me $240 from summit racing 40 to get it installed. Bitch getting the old t...
- Sat May 10, 2014 2:59 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Replacement Radiator for M37/56?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4934
Re: Replacement Radiator for M37/56?
GOOD MORNING, I HAD MY RADIATOR RE-CORED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO $500 +. FYI
BOB
BOB
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:31 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Canvas Top
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1218
Re: Canvas Top
GOOD MORNING, I had my top made by WEE BEE WEBBNG. The top is made from a Sunbrella fabric. Looks like a fabric canvas but is water tight. I like the look of a canvas rather than plastic top. Mine is a tan Sunbrella, two years now in the north east, no problems,
BOB
BOB
- Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:26 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: carb issues
- Replies: 3
- Views: 715
Re: carb issues
GOOD MORNING, We get used to fuel injected engines, where the computer does all the work. The old school manual choke, as on the M's require some time to warm up before the stumbling and dying goes away. Your situation, to me. sounds like a normal condition. My M acts the same.
BOB
BOB
- Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:21 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: water temp issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 824
Re: water temp issue
GOOD MORNING, I installed a 160 thermo in my M, also installed a mechanical temp unit the same time. The truck runs at 160. I would Put a mechanical unit in or test it with a non contact thermometer. The not contact thermometer are cheap at harbor freight, they are a great tool to have in your bag. ...
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:43 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Engine Storage?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 664
Re: Engine Storage?
GOOD MORNING, I would also fill the coolant passages with anti freeze. Keeps the rust away while is storage. I winterize boat engines and I never leave them without anti freeze.
BOB
BOB
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:32 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Hooking Up Heater
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1693
Re: Hooking Up Heater
GOOD MORNING, I bought my heater from JC Whitney, it has a two speed fan. works great. My M has a soft top, on cold days the low speed fan keeps the cab warm. on really really cold days the high speed fan works good. A lot of drafts come thru in various locations. I would think that if you wanted to...