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by bill monahan
Tue Dec 02, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Oil Cooler
Replies: 7
Views: 959

Re: Oil Cooler

My 53 runs "warm" all the time. Always wanted to change out the water distribution tube but have been concerned with the removal. No problem with removing radiator and front of engine components but still concerned about pulling out a 61 year old rusted tube intact. Don't want to start thi...
by bill monahan
Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:14 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: M-37 RC Build
Replies: 2
Views: 600

Re: M-37 RC Build

Yup, that's the one, cool!
by bill monahan
Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: M-37 RC Build
Replies: 2
Views: 600

M-37 RC Build

Got sent a great clip of a guy building a M-37 remote control car. Sorry, don't know how to forward the link but just go on Powernation TV and click on M37 RC build.
by bill monahan
Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Fuel Tank Pickup Unit
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Re: Fuel Tank Pickup Unit

I agree with that last statement. It just cost me $350 to cut open my stock tank, have it coated inside and out and have small leak repaired. Add to this about $275 for parts from Midwest ( New pickup w/filter. new sender, rubber gaskets and new fill hoses). Well at least it's still stock and gauge ...
by bill monahan
Fri Nov 14, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Parade modification/ traffic control
Replies: 7
Views: 1159

Re: Parade modification/ traffic control

Hey Charlie, where did you find the 30 cal replica and mount? Thinking of adding one myself.
by bill monahan
Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: I have a canvas top delima as well (truck too tall)
Replies: 15
Views: 1572

Re: I have a canvas top delima as well (truck too tall)

I had a similar problem but not as extreme. I raised the tracks on the overhead door, removed the stop moulding on the frame. Still no fit. The truck seemed very high in the rear so I removed 3 leaves from the spring pack. It's still higher in the rear but about 2 inches lower. Still no go but close...
by bill monahan
Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Parking Brake Drum
Replies: 4
Views: 792

Re: Parking Brake Drum

Thanks Jess. Finally got that nut off. Didn't have enough strength to do it with the breaker bar and impact wrench wouldn't budge it either. Finally cranked up my compressor past the limit of 135# and it came off just as my hose at the compressor burst ! Hey, its off and the hose can be fixed. Thank...
by bill monahan
Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Parking Brake Drum
Replies: 4
Views: 792

Re: Parking Brake Drum

Okie, I'll give it another try in the AM, thanks. Btw, mine has no driveshaft yoke on the drum. There is a separate driveshaft output shaft. Saw a pix of a driveshaft yoke off the parking drum. Can anyone out there if there is a difference in model years of M-37s ?
by bill monahan
Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Parking Brake Drum
Replies: 4
Views: 792

Parking Brake Drum

I have to replace the oil seal on the back of the transfer case behind the parking brake drum. Any ideas of how to remove the drum? Removed cotter pin but even an impact wrench won't budge the nut. Do I have to remove the four bolts around that large nut first. And even if I get the drum off is the ...
by bill monahan
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: M-37 Canvas Roof
Replies: 2
Views: 864

M-37 Canvas Roof

I got some little tears on my top after rubbing against my garage door. I decided to purchase a new top and it looks great. I have the old top for sale. Really not in bad shape. The tears are along the top in the bow area, easily repairable. There is one small professionally repair done on top side....
by bill monahan
Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:10 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: power steering M37
Replies: 16
Views: 3129

Re: power steering M37

Get the whole kit. It includes the "L" bracket tab that must be welded to top of frame. If you can't weld I'm sure you can arrange for a friend to do it. The angle is a no brainer. All you have to do is enlarge an already existing frame hole. Temporarily bolt mount to frame with bolt, incl...
by bill monahan
Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:58 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: power steering M37
Replies: 16
Views: 3129

Re: power steering M37

I installed the Snake River kit a few months ago. Works GREAT. Steering box was a rebuilt later model Dodge unit and the pump a rebuilt Ford unit. Did have to drive it awhile and keep topping off pump. Other then that, nice clean install.
by bill monahan
Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:33 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Canvas Top Brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 701

Re: Canvas Top Brackets

Thanks guys, it's what it thought. previous top didn't fit as tight so thats probably why previous owner riveted them.
by bill monahan
Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Canvas Top Brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 701

Canvas Top Brackets

Just installed my new canvas top for my cab. Looks great, from Beachwood Canvas. The old metal clips, two per side that fit into the seam of the canvas and then into the roof supports were pop riveted to the seam of the canvas. Just to get a measurement to rivet I slid them into the seams. They actu...
by bill monahan
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Vintage Power Wagon 4:88 gears
Replies: 2
Views: 543

Vintage Power Wagon 4:88 gears

Good news for anyone who ordered the new 4:88 gear sets from VPW. They are shipping to VPW starting Monday.