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by Glenn
Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Sid Beck
Replies: 14
Views: 1707

Re: Sid Beck

After an email from his wife and a note from him regarding going out of business I had a feeling he wouldn't be around much longer. I talked to him on the phone on several occasions and felt like I knew him forever. Really helpful, a truly great guy who will be missed. :cry:
by Glenn
Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Which type of gas can carrier?
Replies: 6
Views: 896

Re: Which type of gas can carrier?

This weekend I looked closer at mine and I do have both types, until reading your post I hadn't really compared them. Thinking about it made me look closer at them.
by Glenn
Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:12 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Winch roller fairlead
Replies: 4
Views: 829

Re: Winch roller fairlead

If your cable is installed properly ( CABLE COMES OFF BOTTOM OF DRUM) you should not need one, as the bumpers will do the job as designed. When I got my truck the fellow had a fairlead bolted on the bumpers because the cable was ridding up above the winch housing, he had the cable wound wrong on th...
by Glenn
Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Interesting discovery about fuel filler necks
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Re: Interesting discovery about fuel filler necks

I thought the tank vented out through that line myself till I discovered that the vent valve on the gas tank only allows inward flow to keep from pulling a vacuum on the tank.
by Glenn
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Interesting discovery about fuel filler necks
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Interesting discovery about fuel filler necks

My M37 fuel filler neck has the standard single position where you put the cap on and turn it till it's on all the way. My M43 has a fuel filler neck that is configured like a radiator neck, you can put the cap on part way and it won't come off but it's not tight, and you can tighten it further just...
by Glenn
Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:02 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Correct trailer for my M37
Replies: 7
Views: 1040

Re: Correct trailer for my M37

That sounds like the 1.5 ton trailer. You need the 101 series, 3/4 ton trailer.
by Glenn
Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:11 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Which type of gas can carrier?
Replies: 6
Views: 896

Re: Which type of gas can carrier?

There are definitely flimsy by comparison, non military holders out there.
by Glenn
Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:43 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Tires
Replies: 12
Views: 1479

Re: Tires

I'll throw this thought out. Flat spotting was mentioned, so to add to that Nylon cord tires obviously do that worse when sitting in colder weather. If you were only going to drive for a few miles in colder weather the flat spotting would be aggravating, since most of the ride would be with rough ri...
by Glenn
Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:34 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Which type of gas can carrier?
Replies: 6
Views: 896

Re: Which type of gas can carrier?

Same here, I've never seen any carrier other than the type in the picture Carter posted.
by Glenn
Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:19 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Operating temp?
Replies: 10
Views: 1194

Re: Operating temp?

If the cooling system is in good shape your engine should maintain what the thermostat is rated at, or pretty darn close anyway.
by Glenn
Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:14 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: M37 production figures, interesting
Replies: 6
Views: 1040

Re: M37 production figures, interesting

You both get a "D" on knowing the days in the months. September has 30. :mrgreen:
by Glenn
Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Flea Market tripod find
Replies: 4
Views: 812

Re: Flea Market tripod find

I'd say it's some sort of jack, looks a lot like a jack for a slide in pickup camper.
by Glenn
Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:10 am
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Happy 4th!
Replies: 7
Views: 1078

Re: Happy 4th!

Me neither, but happy 4th to all! :)
by Glenn
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:05 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Found a dead plug wire...
Replies: 1
Views: 390

Re: Found a dead plug wire...

John Bizal (MWM) told me there is only one manufacturer of the plug wires, so based on that it wouldn't matter where you got them.
by Glenn
Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: NOS wiring harness worth
Replies: 13
Views: 1264

Re: NOS wiring harness worth

A B Linn is in NC, that might be who you're thinking of.