This dummy likes M151's. I guess the author “rank” assigned to me is based on my lacking knowledge or experience on the topics presented here. I would have thought that my actual experience driving M37’s starting back in 1964 and continuing with the four currently on hand here at the Kempner Power W...

The rated winch capacity is based on everything involved with making the cable spool turn before there's a pull on the cable. The engine horsepower, the strength of the PTO, the winch drive shafts, the drive shaft "U" joints, the internal gears of the winch, and the PROTECTIVE shear pin. Y...

From TM-9-2320-212-10, 1973, Tabulated Data, Page 1-5; Recommended towed load (max.): Cross-country..............................4,000 lb Highway......................................6,000 lb The TM information is Gross Trailer Weight. Remember that most states require trailer brakes based on the tr...

As John said, “From what pics I have seen of M37 run-ins with civilian vehicles, the civilians always lose.” Maybe so, but you better have good insurance. Several years ago, many automobile insurance companies decided to place high rates on larger vehicles with the argument that the big vehicles wer...

The last time I had a slipping clutch, I just took it in and had it rebuilt. Here's the repair ticket for replacing the clutch in my 1950 Plymouth. The pressure plate and the friction disc were for taxi cab use - the equivalent of "heavy duty" back then. It only cost $47.15. Of course, you...

The M42 kit and MWO may also make some differences in the beds - accessory mounting holes, radio antenna mounts, wiring harness plug locations, etc.

Also, the 100 amp kit for the signal hut (RATT) has specific electrical connectors.

I was really surprised that Charles says, "Yes the timing marks have to oppose each other in line to get #1 up on the compression stroke." I guess that's the Army way for setting up the timing marks on M37s. My first experience with the military Dodge was when I was assigned a M37B1 w/w wh...

This thread introduces several topics. First; as mentioned by several, the Army went to non-directional tires for one reason and only one - they were non-directional. For you city kids who never had a tractor, directional tires may have only 40% as much traction backing up. On a motor vehicle, this ...

Dodge 2500 and 3500 have a 24,000# Gross Combined Weight Rating. That is based on many factors such as tires, springs, axle capacities, and the hitch. I have weighed the various trailers and their loads on the "CAT" scales at truck stops. You get the individual weights of the steer axle, t...

You are treating the Center of Gravity issue with too much gravity :wink: http://www.texaspowerwagon.com/trailer-36.jpg M37 and M42 http://www.texaspowerwagon.com/The-Trlr-01.jpg M37 and WC52 with Ben Hur trailer I have hauled trucks on these trailers back to Texas from New York, Georgia, California...

Those of us who flat towed M-37's when we were in the Army knew it took a deuce and a half to do it safely. For every person who claims they did it with no problem, there are several who actually did it and have some horror stories to tell. One of mine had to do with getting the M-37 to follow. The ...

Is everyone here too new to recognize Tim Peterson's name?

The dimensions you have are close for a M37/M37B1 WITHOUT WINCH. The winch adds about 5 inches. Shipping costs are usually based on cubic volume. The height of the M37 can be reduced from 90" to 63.5" by removing the top and the cargo bows and cover and lowering the windshield. This inform...

Save a trip out in the cold, and keep the snow. Here's an advertisement for the Wittenberg conversion.

If you mean just above and slightly to the left of the engine primer knob, that is the Publications data plate.

TM 9-8030, Paragraph 7. Data, Caution, and Instruction Plates lists these. Often the important safety warnings are covered up or are gone. It's good to know them.