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- Mon Jan 02, 2023 10:44 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Winch Cable Core
- Replies: 2
- Views: 325
Re: Winch Cable Core
Back when the cables, (Wire Rope) were installed on the winches they used a natural fiber core wire rope. Now you can get wire rope with a synthetic core. I would think a steel core cable would be hard to wind around the drum and might become a mess. https://viperwrl.com/fiber-vs-steel-core-wire-rop...
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:19 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: SC M37
- Replies: 177
- Views: 40891
Re: SC M37
Taking some of the ribbing off was they only way to reduce weight. I talked to an older guy that built hotrod engines when he was working. He said you can remove a lot of metal off of the bottom of the rods. I showed him the picture and he said they look great. We will see.
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 6:58 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: SC M37
- Replies: 177
- Views: 40891
Re: SC M37
Time for an update! Nice NOS connecting rods all ready to balance: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3568/Balancing_3.jpg This fall I worked on balancing the pistons and the rods. Weighing the pistons, rings, pins and pin retainers to find the best combination: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/dat...
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:07 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Winch Gaskets
- Replies: 4
- Views: 386
Re: Winch Gaskets
I started using the 'Right Stuff' sealer and really like it. So far after my winch rebuild no leaks. Fingers crossed.
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:47 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: Data plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1401
Re: Data plate
Oh, now you are in trouble! Those plates are supposed to returned once the truck is no longer used as an M-42.
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:58 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Aluminum and Brass Reaction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 290
Re: Aluminum and Brass Reaction
What Andy said.
When I put mine together, I used water resistant marine grease on the shaft and put a lot at the top where rain might get in. I know it's not long lasting but something to try. Alan
When I put mine together, I used water resistant marine grease on the shaft and put a lot at the top where rain might get in. I know it's not long lasting but something to try. Alan
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:04 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: LU 4 Winch Clutch Shaft Plug
- Replies: 8
- Views: 445
Re: LU 4 Winch Clutch Shaft Plug
My spacer was missing once I got the plug out. I had to make one up to fit in there.
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:10 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: 1952 project coming along
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3973
Re: 1952 project coming along
Nice to see you are getting back to it. Covid did a job on everyone. During the lockdown having to stay at home I actually got more done on the old M37 than in years past.
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:03 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: SNOW ON THE WAY...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4087
Re: SNOW ON THE WAY...
Any snow report or pictures?
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:02 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: M37 Battery's
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1147
Re: M37 Battery's
Down in the bottom of the box is a tray the batteries fit in. It is bolted to the bottom of the battery box and the floor. The long bolts for holding the batteries down fit in holes in the tray. You have seen the top hold down. My tray was rusted and corroded with no long bolts. My batteries were he...
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:28 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Winch Chain
- Replies: 9
- Views: 763
Re: Winch Chain
So, that comes out to 4 feet long not the 5 feet that I have always heard.
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:58 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Winch Chain
- Replies: 9
- Views: 763
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:56 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: My truck's new home
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1424
Re: My truck's new home
That's great Hal! Keep us updated as to your activities.
I wish I had that much room to work with. But then again it would fill up! Alan
I wish I had that much room to work with. But then again it would fill up! Alan
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:21 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Winch Chain
- Replies: 9
- Views: 763
Re: Winch Chain
You ask a good question. I will put a winch on my M37 once it's done. I collected a bunch of notes on the wire rope but no one can tell me the exact length and weight of the chain. I have heard that is is 5 feet long. No one seems to have any. I haven't seen any at shows. Saw an old one offered once...
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:01 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: Selling my M37/M42
- Replies: 10
- Views: 997
Re: Selling my M37/M42
Hey Hal, Try connecting with these guys they are in Columbia. I have visited their motor pool area near I-20 in north Columbia. Nice group of guys. I know a number of them keep their vehicle in their motor pool area. Or they might know some credible person that would like to buy your truck. Alan htt...