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M37 transmission question

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I purchased the manuals for my M37 on line and downloaded the pdf files. The TM for the transmission is for the NP420. My question is, can I use that manual for reference when working on my early (1954) transmission? I had the original trans go south, ie; synchro blew up and I found another out of a 53 with what appears to be all good internals. I would like to go through the tranny and check the bearings and install new seals and gasket set. I haven't seen a manual for the early transmission to refer to for specs.

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Re: M37 transmission question

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You should have gotten TM 9-8031-2 in the package deal. That covers the overhaul of the old style unit. Pages 141 thru 176.
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Cav Trooper wrote:I purchased the manuals for my M37 on line and downloaded the pdf files. The TM for the transmission is for the NP420. My question is, can I use that manual for reference when working on my early (1954) transmission? I had the original trans go south, ie; synchro blew up and I found another out of a 53 with what appears to be all good internals. I would like to go through the tranny and check the bearings and install new seals and gasket set. I haven't seen a manual for the early transmission to refer to for specs.

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The 420 manual is basically no good for major servicing of the early trans.
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Re: M37 transmission question

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I purchased the TM's from EMILITARY MANUALS. They list TM 9-8030 - TO 36A-1-411 - Operation and Organizational Maintenance
and to my fault, I assumed that it would cover the TM for the early transmission which it does not. I asked for a refund and they responded very quickly to their credit for customer service. Unfortunately since I didn't read all of the fine print and I had purchased the manuals a month ago, no refund is forthcoming. I understand their position and "Caveat Emptor" prevails. I'll just take my businesss elsewhere. Looks like I need the CD that another vendor sells.
BTW, nothing against the EMILITARY vendor, business is business and they don't who may be scamming them.

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Cav Trooper wrote:I purchased the TM's from EMILITARY MANUALS. They list TM 9-8030 - TO 36A-1-411 - Operation and Organizational Maintenance
and to my fault, I assumed that it would cover the TM for the early transmission which it does not. I asked for a refund and they responded very quickly to their credit for customer service. Unfortunately since I didn't read all of the fine print and I had purchased the manuals a month ago, no refund is forthcoming. I understand their position and "Caveat Emptor" prevails. I'll just take my businesss elsewhere. Looks like I need the CD that another vendor sells.
BTW, nothing against the EMILITARY vendor, business is business and they don't who may be scamming them.

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The manual that covers the early trans rebuild instructions is entitled, Power train, body, and frame. Organizational maintenace & Operation is little more that driver maintenance.
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Re: M37 transmission question

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Charles,

Is there a TM number for the manual for the early Power train, body, and frame for the early M37 transmissions?

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TM 9-8031-2
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Re: M37 transmission question

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Thanks Wes.

Now I need to find a copy of TM 9-8031-2.

Any suggestions?

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Re: M37 transmission question

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Paddyofurniture wrote:Thanks Wes.

Now I need to find a copy of TM 9-8031-2.

Any suggestions?

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Portrayal Press and some others offer the manuals in hard copy. They are also on the CD's from military media for a lot less $$; however you prefer.
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Re: M37 transmission question

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Thanks Charles.

I will give them a try.

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Re: M37 transmission question

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I have a copy of TM 9-8031-2 on the way.

More to read and learn.

Thank you all for your help.

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