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Me contemplating my wiring looms before cutting them open I may have found the foundational issue: The 2ga wire coming from positive battery to solenoid (then to the rest from there) is worn through in 3 spots, the worst is shown above. It appears burned so this may have been the or a cause...

BD Radiator in McLouth, KS recored my original M37 radiator, but he has an extensive shop that focuses on radiators exclusively. He seemed to be really happy about getting an old military vehicle back up and running, and did a good job on my setup. I dont know if he can adapt something in your...

https://www.lonestar-mvpa.org/events/2005/05_katrina.htm is a working link as of March 2024 http://lonestar-mvpa.org/events/2005/05_Katrina.htm, mentioned in the original post, is not working. It looks that the website reformatted their domain name, requiring the www instead of leaving it implied.

While messing with my M37, and watching some tactical repair videos, it occurred to me that the instrument cluster can come off, perhaps giving me access to the vent tubing and buzzer. I looked around regarding the speedometer cable and saw where some folks have removed the speedometer cable...

I have a Signal Stat 900 in my M37, I am not sure if these were ever government purchased items or not, but they sure do look the part, particularly when painted green. Mine appears to be rugged and solid, I don't feel like I have to be gentle with it. They seem to be a popular choice, I am...

I am finding corrosion and wire rot in several areas. I disassembled the barrel connector and cleaned it thoroughly, I have seen some types of oils cause electricity jump in communications barrel connectors so getting it cleaned up should help, ill post photos of that process. It isn't easy...

canofworms.gif I am going through the likely suspects, the wire seems rotted in parts which may have been the issue. I may just have to redo it. That does not seem like a straightforward task. At least I got to drive it for a day 🥳

You mean like running lights? If you have the military three lever switch, "service drive" should be headlights and taillights or headlight and "running lights" (for all 4 amber lights) both with stop lights. The second type is what I have seen most often, and I found a reference here - MV...

My M37 is done rebuild (engine/transmission) and is running beautifully. I do have an electrical system issue, however. Symptoms include: Turn signal and headlights are intermittent, but mostly not working. I have not found a pattern to what makes it work vs not work, like jiggling a wire...

Witamy What a great truck. Very well maintained it appears. They are really fun to drive and people really find them interesting, I would imagine the ambulance doubly so. My oil pressure runs about 60 too. I have read from several sources that Rotella (Shell brand) 10-30 is appropriate, and...

searched but really didn't find much. I have an M35A2 and I need to do a couple things behind/under the dash. I got replacement heater hose sections to replace the rotten hose thats in it now. The 4in sections are easy to reach, but the 3in sections going to defroster vents are not. Also the...

Got old rubber items replaced (hoses, fan belts, wheel seals, etc) just in time for Winter Field Day 2024, an amateur radio activity.

Older thread but closest to my question and there is great info in this thread. It has been below zero in my area last few weeks, and I was curious about its ability to start in these cold temperatures. Good news is that it does start after a small handful of tries, like 7-10, which I think is...

For anyone interested in the parts list, which of course was specific to my truck but could be useful for an idea of what may go into a 'full' rebuild, I itemized it here: Cost of Dodge M37 rear main oil seal repair (by rebuilding everything) – Stickelman.net I will post pictures when I get...

This was my experience, but for someone wondering what it might cost to rebuild an M37, I can share what I ended up spending. Overall, it was just under $20k ish This was full engine rebuild, done by NAPA in (North) Topeka. Transmission rebuild done by Smith Brothers transmission in Topeka...

I have 395s and do not have full swing on right hand turns. You also cannot keep spare in the spare rack since it wont fit there. Not show stoppers, but factors for consideration. My thoughts - If you want a truck that is "as issued" then naturally you would have to keep the multifuel. I am...

I had a shop in my region (B&D Radiator in McLouth, KS) do an M37 radiator for well under $1000. This was less expensive than a replacement and he did a beautiful job of it. Whatever Depot last touched it went nuts with solder and he cleaned all that up and recored it. I dont know if I am...

More like 10' :v

That is really bad news. I got a PRC-9 from them not too long ago. They were super helpful. I have been looking at their stock and have been planning to get some stuff, dunno if ill have time to gather enough spare cash to swing it. I may have to take a road trip there and see what I can manage.

Got the M185 bumper numbers painted and let it frolic with other tactical vehicles in its natural habitat M109/M185 windows are a pain. There are wood slats holding the window frames together and mine were rotted out, leaving the double pane glass flopping around. Found a window guy with the...