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    M37 vs M37B1

    Good mnemonic device. Thank you. My B1 mystery deepens in that my truck has (had) the Douglas connectors. I'm replacing with a new harness with Douglas. So, it seems that at least some early B1s were hybrids until early parts inventory was exhausted. Does anyone have information on that front?
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    M37 vs M37B1

    Thanks for the correction, Rory. Yes: Metal shell wire connectors are Douglas. Rubber are Packards. Things are confusing enough sometimes in this hobby without some careless post like mine making things worse. :censored:
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    M37 vs M37B1

    We might be getting in the weeds a bit with this one. I haven't been able to find a definitive comprehensive list of differences between the base original M37 and the B1 variant, so I thought I'd "crowdsource" the information. I have found that Dodge shifted to B1 production in April, 1958. My...
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    Oil Bath Air Cleaner Gasket?

    The ORD 9 indicates two gaskets required. One is part of the element assembly with cover and crimped gasket. The other (and that which I believe you are referring) is the elbow to air cleaner gasket (a circle shape) located within the element and seals the element to the oil bath cleaner on...
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    LH drivers side "box" ammo door

    Production shifted to B1s in April, 1958. It appears that for a while, Dodge used up existing parts stock from the basic M37 inventory. f I'm not mistaken, the B1s were modified to include a staple such that the door could be secured with a padlock. My B1 (October 1958) has a rather crude...
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    LH drivers side "box" ammo door

    Is yours an M37 or M37B1?
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    WC63 hard cab

    Some might say that sort of thing about other people's wives. :giggle: Anyway, the cab came already installed on the truck. It's beautiful in its own special way. Like other people's wives. :love: On online search turned one up somewhere at an undisclosed location. At least mine has the...
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    WC63 hard cab

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    WC63 hard cab

    My 1942 has a hard cab. It appears to be a professional depot level installation. I bought the truck in the early 80s near Hesperia, CA. Because it's painted (faded) a Navy gray or light blue color, I think it likely came out of China Lake NWS. Does anyone have information about the hard cab...
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    New2Me 1961 M37

    The upper end of the crankcase ventilation line attaches to the center of the intake. If the intake manifold is filling up with fuel caused by, say, a stuck float in the carburetor, then yes. If actually installed on your truck, the line attached to the intake manifold runs through the...
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    New2Me 1961 M37

    Good morning, What you have circled above is the fitting which connects the crankcase ventilation line to the cylinder block. It's part of the vent lines for the water fording system. The seepage in the photo is engine oil. Nothing to worry about. An indispensable resource for proper...
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    Delta Junction

    Hello all, My son-in-law is in Delta Junction all week on a business trip. Both of us own M37s, and he'd be interested in meeting members who reside there. I seem to recall at least one person from Delta Junction on this site, but I can't find the thread(s) or address that he posted. Does...
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    Jerry cans

    Thanks to all for your help. Quite enlightening!
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    Jerry cans

    Hello all, I'm aware of at least 2 different types of jerry cans: one type has a "screw top" lid; the other has an "overcenter" lid with an handle. Can anyone advise which one would have been typical for the M37? Thanks for the help.
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    What does the M37 bed weigh?

    Since kendelrio is endeavoring to weigh various M37 body parts, please remember to adjust for rust, lack of rust, missing fasteners or not, multiple coats of paint, flaking paint, fuel tank access panel, aux power port, etc. We expect precision and completeness. ;) As for me, a couple of...
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    M-37 exhaust and intake manifold design

    If I understand your question, the nut should go on like a castellated nut. I'm getting close to the limit of my competence, though, so if someone else can confirm or correct, please do.
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    M-37 exhaust and intake manifold design

    On our recent rebuild, we used "Permatex Thread Sealant with PTFE." Can't help with the helicoil situation...never had to use one. We put the 4 brass spacers (2 each) on the exhaust manifold studs at each end. The black clamping washers hold both the intake and exhaust manifolds together...
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    What does the M37 bed weigh?

    I've pulled mine for repair. At the shop two of us were able to maneuver (not lift) it by hand. If it were mine, I'd give the 500 lb hoist a try. It'll either lift it or not...
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    Good, Cheap, Fast - Pick one (M37 Rebuild)

    Thanks for posting. As someone who is deep into rebuilding my truck, your cost estimate seems reasonable. What I will add is to be very, very careful in giving your truck over to some of the vendors who advertise rebuilding/restoration services. They will likely take years (yes, much more...
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    Truck recommendations/advice thread - M916/M920?

    I would say the M920 prices reflect the practical considerations that I enumerated. On our M920, we fitted a used commercial 5th wheel. I don't recall that we had to do any special modifications. If you have access to a civilian truck, just take some comparison measurements. You can also look...
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