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Looks like your almost there. Then once you start driving it after it is all together you get to deal with the teething troubles. Like tweaking the little things that no one will notice but just annoy the heck out of you as the owner. Looks great.
I have been bending wrenches since I was 15 and this is another one of those situations that will go into my "ODD but TRUE" book. I have been chasing a small oil leak on my M37 since I did the frame off restoration two years ago. I could clean everything off and run it in the driveway for...
Ahh memories. I still remember that good feeling when mine was almost done. Then when it is just about done and your almost to that first time drive out you start wondering what is going to leak or not work right. Fortunately mine experienced very few teething troubles. A couple minor leaks...
I have one that is all restored and ready to go. Not looking for $$$ just want it out of my basement. Crating and shipping would be a bear to send to TX but if your up Chicago way in your travels let me know.
Check out an outfit called Portrayal Press. They are on line at www.portrayalpress.com. You can get a full set of M37 TM9 manuals for about $25.00 US on a CD. Pretty much a key item to have when working on these old vehicles.
I have been running regular unleaded. Had my gas tank internally coated and rebuilt my fuel pump with parts to handle the ethanol When I rebuilt the engine all valves were replaced and hardened seats were installed on the intake and exhaust. I run Valvoline SAE 30 racing oil which contains...
The guys are right. Never leave the ignition switch on, it will fry the coil. Heat is a killer make sure the distributor lines are connected and connected properly, the direction of the fittings at the air horn makes a difference. Aftermarket coils are junk. All lessons I learned the hard...
Did you remove all the freeze plugs and flush the block? I have found in many cases the lower portion of the water jack on these engines is filled with gunk making for poor coolant circulation and high cylinder temps. Now is also a good time to pull the coolant distribution tube and inspect it...
Hello guys, I am wondering if anyone out there has a DD313 form. That was the form used for military drivers license's back in the mid 60's to late 70's or so. A while back Storm and a few others on the site helped me put together a log book and I would like DD313 to put in my log book for my...
Not sure if you are planning on rebuilding your engine but if you do I would spend some money on getting everything balanced at the local speed / machine shop. Factory balancing on the crankshaft and flywheel is notoriously terrible as in not even close. Makes a big difference in longevity and...
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