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by 8543bob
Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:20 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Hooking Up Heater
Replies: 13
Views: 1305

Re: Hooking Up Heater

GOOD MORNING, I also used the head plug. v/o #6 and the return to the thermo housing. I put a ball valve at the head connection. keeps the hot water away from the heater during the summer.
bob
by 8543bob
Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:23 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: attaching bellhousing, flywheel , clutch on m37
Replies: 10
Views: 1074

Re: attaching bellhousing, flywheel , clutch on m37

GOOD MORNING, I did a engine out rebuild on my M a couple of years ago. I don't remember the put together sequence, but I don't think it matters much, as long as it all fits. I have seen bellhousings on other engines that wont go over the flywheel once the flywheel is bolted up. I don't think that w...
by 8543bob
Mon Jan 06, 2014 3:49 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: M37 pics from Korea 1968-69
Replies: 2
Views: 568

Re: M37 pics from Korea 1968-69

GREAT PICS, THANKS FOR SHARING
BOB
by 8543bob
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:42 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: inside battery box coating
Replies: 15
Views: 2123

Re: inside battery box coating

YES I WAS A NYPD POLICE OFFICER FOR 30+ YEARS. AND BEFORE THAT I SERVED MY COUNTRY IN THE ARMY FOR TWO YEARS. WHAT HAVE YOU CONTRIBUTED TO OUR WAY OF LIFE?? OR ARE YOU JUST A NAME CALLER?? BATTERIES FAIL, AND THEY OFTEN DO IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, IN ABOUT 3 YEARS +OR - SO WHEN THEY DOI BRING THEM...
by 8543bob
Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:47 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: inside battery box coating
Replies: 15
Views: 2123

Re: inside battery box coating

+GOOD MORNING, I see the product called "FLEX SEAL" advertised on TV. Its a liquid rubber sealant rubber coating, I bet that might be worth a try, and I just will do that, when the weather warms up. As for batteries; I buy all my batteries, boat, cars and other equipment, from WALMART. The...
by 8543bob
Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:55 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: m37 battery cables
Replies: 6
Views: 966

Re: m37 battery cables

GOOD MORNING,
You can make up your own at any west marine store. They have various cables, you cut to length, and various ends that you can crimp on there at the store.
BOB
by 8543bob
Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:04 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: head torque sequence
Replies: 4
Views: 531

Re: head torque sequence

AT LEAST ONE PROGRESSION IS BEST, 45 THEN FINAL 70
by 8543bob
Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:03 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: VPW head bolts
Replies: 7
Views: 830

Re: VPW head bolts

GOOD MORNING, JOHN AT MIDWEST MIL HAS THE ORIGINAL. I JUST BOUGHT A SET FROM HIM.
BOB
by 8543bob
Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: AM GENERAL M929 DUMP TRUCK
Replies: 1
Views: 374

AM GENERAL M929 DUMP TRUCK

GOOD MORNING, Not a m 37, but I bought it anyway. Got a little problem: I was running it along I- 81; and oil started leaking from a selector left side of the steering wheel, I believe it is the selector that locks up the front hubs, not that familiar with the truck yet. My questions: is it the sele...
by 8543bob
Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:57 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Cylinder head install and Copper spray gasket
Replies: 7
Views: 1095

Re: Cylinder head install and Copper spray gasket

GOOD MORNING, I just did a ring job on my M, due to "SANDY", I used alignment pins (2) in the bolt holes to set the head on straight. worked for me.
Good luck in finding the cause of your troubles
BOB
by 8543bob
Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:22 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Electric Fuel Pumps
Replies: 6
Views: 1150

Re: Electric Fuel Pumps

GOOD MORNING, I have been running a Bendix 24V fuel pump for four years now, no problems. I got it from Sam Wierner truck supply, in Ohio. I figure it cam off another military vehicle. GO FOR IT
BOB
by 8543bob
Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rubber headlight bushing installation
Replies: 3
Views: 640

Re: Rubber headlight bushing installation

LUBE THEM UP WITH DISH WASHING LIQUID OR SIMILAR AND WORK THEM IN, WORKED FOR ME
BOB
by 8543bob
Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:41 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: NEED DOOR TRANSPORT NORTH
Replies: 2
Views: 622

NEED DOOR TRANSPORT NORTH

GOOD MORNING, I want to buy two m 37 doors from another member; but I dont have an economical way of getting them from Raleigh, NC to the NY area. If any member is making a trip north and would like to make some cash please let me know. My M got wet as a result of Sandy and the door bottoms are begi...
by 8543bob
Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:26 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: NEED DOOR TRANSPORT NORTH
Replies: 2
Views: 622

M 37 DOORS

GOOD MORNING, Another member is selling a set of m 37 doors; they are in Raliegh, NC. I live in Breezy Point, NY 11697. I would like to buy the doors, as my M got wet with salt water durning SANDY and the doors are showing some rot along the lower edge. But I need them transported to the NY area, wh...
by 8543bob
Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:04 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: TRANSMISSION
Replies: 3
Views: 692

Re: TRANSMISSION

THANKS
I'll get to it this weekend. Shes been running good since the engine rebuild. THANKS AGAIN BOB