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M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:06 am
by k8icu
I finally got out to the garage yesterday with my son-in-law and we spent about 3 hours getting the power steering and drag link installed. Steering, bracket and draglink are from mid-70’s Dodge W200 (aka M880’s). I have never been a big fan of the zigzag draglink of the original truck so I opted for a tad bit more modern design even if it is over 35 years old. I am more comfortable with it. Had to drill some new holes and had to cut a 1 inch hole in the frame to clear the back side of the steering gear box and had to weld a small gusset to the frame for the bottom bolt, but all in all a good install.
35 degree day had two effects on me. First I moved a little slower and two my legs today are killing me. Next step is to figure out the steering column. I see a trip to Summit in my near future....
Here are some pics for you.
Re: M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:31 pm
by Monkey Man
So, please fill me in more on the design, I have been unable to fit my steering box to my RHD setup as the zig-zag link sytem is not giving me the clearance I need for the inverted box....
MM
Re: M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:28 am
by k8icu
MM,
The front axle, steering gear, draglink and the bracket are all from a mid 70's Dodge W200. I'm not sure how you would make it work on a stock axle with its ball and socket setup. This is standard set up with the tappered ball joint type connections on the draglink.
Re: M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:35 pm
by PoW
That 'Zig-Zag' link is what gives the G741 the gift of no 'bump steering'.
Delete at your own risk.
Dennis
Re: M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:06 am
by Monkey Man
No worries guys, I'll keep looking for the bits I need then
MM
Re: M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:03 am
by HingsingM37
K8ICU,
Good to see you got some time to wrench sir. I hope all goes well with the steering mod. One day I will get up there to see that truck.I hope I can find the time to get back on my M101A1 this spring, most free time this summer will be used fixing up mom's house and getting it ready to sell. I still have the brake repairs to do on the M37.
It doesn't get easier with the cold, I had to work on the daily driver this past Saturday with only a LP tank radiant heater for warmth. I ached pretty good the next day. Enjoy your garage time even if it is at a snails pace
Re: M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:08 am
by k8icu
Yeah David it was cold out there. I may be able to get back out there this weekend. We'll see. I need to spend some money so I have to see what the boss says...
