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If there is diode in series with the resistor, you need to measure the resistor twice. Read it once then reverse the meter leads and measure again. If you still read 1.9 mohms, I would try a new resistor if that is possible. If it’s a sealed unit, replace the unit...

First off, good for you jumping in and driving it home. When I bought my M934, three of my friends and I drove it 1,000 miles home in 10 degree weather. A total leap of faith. Second, once the breaks are good, ask your bride to drive it. My wife so enjoys the hobby, she has her own M151. Third...

This sounds familiar to me. There is a filter capacitor located at the bottom of the distributor housing. It is where the 24 volt ignition wire is connected to the distributor. There is a small square plate with four screws that hold what looks like a connector. It is actually the filter...

I tried to replace my fuel gauge in my 1953 M37. I bought a new sending unit ( works good), and a new gauge. The new gauge doesn’t work. I reinstalled the old gauge and it works like it did before it died ( old sending unit quit). When the tank is full, it reads 3/4. I was hoping the gauge would...

Here it is installed. It’s not easy to see the top of the distributor but you can see the red rubber spark plug cable end that is plugged on to the brass 1/4 20 bolt. As you can see, I installed a ballast resistor in series with the “12” volt supply wire. The DC to DC converter I used has a 13.8...

I installed my coil replacement adaptor. I’m using an American made 12 volt coil. I power it with a DC to DC converter. Truck runs good even when it’s hot out and I’m going slow. That’s when I had most of my problems. So my heat issues were the coil. Moving it out of the distributor solved the...

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I hate to hear stories like this. Someone decided the stock wiring needed to be improved. I’ve seen this before. Someone that doesn’t know what they are doing cobbles up the wiring and leaves it to the next guy to sort out... Turning on two break lights seams so simple. It is if you don’t want...

Thanks for saving this truck from the scrapers! Vintage Power Wagons May have the parts you need. Vintagepowerwagons.com 641-472-4665

Welcome to the site! That’s a nice M37 you have there. Is this your first military vehicle?

Welcome to the hobby and THE site for it. You are correct that you will find a wealth of knowledge from these folks. You found a great first MV. I hope you have a long driveway for all the trucks in your future! 😜

Welcome to the site! Try these: https://memphisequipment.com/ https://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/online-parts-catalog http://www.adirondackdodgeparts.com/ Depending what you are looking for, you may have to use several suppliers. If you haven’t joined the MVPA, you should. They publish a...

Yes, I checked the vacuum and supply line. They are so small that they aren't effective for removing heat from the coil cavity. Someone told me they are there to remove ozone created by the arc of the points. I have built an adapter that will allow me to use a 12 volt external coil. I plan to...

I don't know if this has been covered before, but My M37 distributor gets hot when running the truck slow. Like in a parade for example. On a hot day the coil gets too hot and quits. When I open the hood and let it cool down, it starts and runs again. The coils I have in stock are the chrome...

I see a lot of nice straight sheet metal. Mine was painted by the forestry service. It looked like used a mop to pile on this horrible blue/green puke all over it. It turned out that the puke job saved the truck. Once it was blasted clean, we found very little rust. Most of it was surface rust...

Hmmm... An MV that can smoke tires. I think I'm in love! :clinto:

First of all, welcome to the site and the hobby. You are going to find a wealth of information here. My first MV is an M37. Just took it out for a long ride tonight. This truck isn't just a military vehicle. It's the vehicle that brought me into this hobby. Through it, I have met many heroes and...

Thank you all. It's an honor just to hang out here with all of you. I'm glad you liked Jan's MUTT. I would like to thank my wife, Jan, who is my partner in this great hobby, Steve Koenig for his help finding parts and setting the standard for this restoration and Thilo Frish for his time and...

Here is a picture from the 2017 MVPA convention. The M151, M37 and M934... Our little motor pool.