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  1. K

    Parts suppliers recommended / not recommended?

    I'm in Alabama, so it's mail order for sure I think
  2. K

    Parts suppliers recommended / not recommended?

    I'm interested in knowing your experiences with parts suppliers for the m37, feel free to PM me if you want to express negatives privately. I'm begining to start buying parts and I'd like to learn from your experiences.. Thanks Chris
  3. K

    Brake drum removal, m37

    Thanks that's a great rundown!!
  4. K

    Brake drum removal, m37

    I was wondering if MAPP is still readily available I remember they were talking about phasing it out ... I should have one anyway I think :-)
  5. K

    Brake drum removal, m37

    Hand impact driver, broke one had to get a new one. No dice
  6. K

    Brake drum removal, m37

    Yea, I was successful in removing large chunks of the screw when I tried that. But at this point saving the screw is not an option... I figured I could use some heat since they are different metal than the drum, but maybe a propane torch won't get hot enough.. I still have two wheels after...
  7. K

    Brake drum removal, m37

    I'll have to drill one for sure, the other two still have slots... Any experiences to help free these?
  8. K

    Brake drum removal, m37

    I'm officially stumped... I have been trying to get the three screws off the drums so they can be removed. I've tried wd40, liquid wrench, 2 bottles of propane to heat, large screwdrivers, hand impact screw driver, angled screw driver, air wrench, chisel .... All ive succeeded in doing is...
  9. K

    RT524. whats missing?

    did you get the manuals? they are available online if you search... there are some troubleshooting flowcharts to go through that... so i take it its not blowing the circuit breaker (light stays on)?. does it receive at all, anything? Just to be sure, make sure the XMODE switch in the back is...
  10. K

    RT524 Speaker Audio TOO loud !!

    BAM! Tightened the grounds off the volume control... Perfect.. Chris.
  11. K

    Ham Radio Operators / Steel Soldiers

    Check in from Birmingham, AL K6RWJ - Birmingham, AL Got lots of ham gear and some Military Rigs, been a ham since '94 when i was in the army.. i restore lots of old tube gear to keep busy... Mil Rigs.. RT524 R442 2 - PRC77 Lots of Antennas too.. Anyway im interested in any military nets i...
  12. K

    RT524 Speaker Audio TOO loud !!

    normally you get volume that is too low.. but this thing is LOUD! even with the volume all the way down its way loud.. all the way up its not tolerable.. anyone know how to reduce the amp output, i looked in the TM it talks about squelch and tones but not adjusting the audio out. I also...
  13. K

    RT524. whats missing?

    There doesnt seem to be anything missing on the unit from the pictures. The plug J404 is empty on mine and it transmits fine. That module is the Receiver IF amp... Make sure the mics key on another radio before you assume its the rig, ive been burned by that before... clean contacts etc... chris
  14. K

    Should there be a SE US show??

    Anyone thought about linking up with airshows? Co-locating? I know there is(was) a show at the Bessemer airport Alabama (birmingham), they got b25's and lots of other military aircraft. Lots of space.. Comments?
  15. K

    Kennesaw Mtn GA MVPA Show and Swap Meet

    we had a great time at the meet, our first one, met some great people. We rattled in late on friday in the big "ROLL TIDE" motor... we were glad for the air on saturday.. We couldn't get the M37 truck going enough to even be pulled, we have to try next time. great contacts and lots of...
  16. K

    Kennesaw Mtn GA MVPA Show and Swap Meet

    I was looking at google maps, satellite view.. im a bit concerned about bringing a motor home, especially if im towing the truck... you guys think this will be ok? Ive never been there before... I hate to take up too much space... im planning on getting there afternoon friday... Id love to...
  17. K

    Kennesaw Mtn GA MVPA Show and Swap Meet

    What Frequencies for Talk in / Convoy link up? Hey all, i wanted to know if there were standard frequencies we use for talk in or link up.. CB Channel: ? FRS Channel: ? GMRS Freq: ? 6 Meter (military rig): 51.00, 51.60 ?? Ham 2M (Simplex): 146.520 ?? Ham 2m (Repeater): ? Im trying to get...
  18. K

    Im considering this, but if i do, will i be ridiculed and ostracized from rallys :^)

    Thanks all, I'm planning to come to kennesaw, look for a univ of Alabama branded motor home pulling a dirty yellow m37. Chris
  19. K

    Too much fuel in engine - a lesson learned

    I been working to get this m37 running. We had been able to get good sputter with ether and manual fuel to the intake. We discovered a "hidden" electric fuel pump near the tank. After getting that running, the fuel still won't pump from the tank. We rigged up an outboard boat fuel tank to the...
  20. K

    New Members Truck (m37) and some general questions

    I just remember having to replace filters all the time while I was in ft Irwin, California. Was kind of a pain.
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