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  1. kendelrio

    Trailering a M37

    OK all- I believe in the 6 "P"s.... if you know you know.... I'm pretty sure in the future there will be a time I want to bring both the 5 ton and M37 on a trip and don't want to be limited by the top speed of the M37 on the interstate.... (Let's say I'm setting the 5 ton up as a campsite and...
  2. kendelrio

    M37 windshield removal question

    All- The weather has cooperated today and it's warmish and I have sunshine. I'd like to remove the windshield today, but have no idea how to remove the pictured items. Do the simply spin off? Pics for reference
  3. kendelrio

    Working underneath my '52

    I'm in the process of pulling body panels, fenders etc in prep for repair etc. All I can say is with all of the 70 year old rust etc falling in my face, I think I caught polio.... 😳😳😳😳😳 😅😂😁 Actually, I put a 50-60s playlist on and got lost in the work... it DEFINITELY put me in the right...
  4. kendelrio

    I am truly humbled

    All- As most of you are aware, I've recently been blessed enough to get a 1952 M37 to restore. In the process of researching, I had come across the "Dodge M37 Restoration Guise" by Davis Ahl and had asked if anyone had a copy they would be willing to part with. @rtk Stepped up and gifted...
  5. kendelrio

    Red winch light?

    OK all- found this in a discussion on FB. Being as my truck has a winch, I would like to eventually acquire one of these for accuracy. (And it's cool af!) Does anyone have a lead on a source? Apparently they were used for winch operations at night to reduce "white light" noise during winching...
  6. kendelrio

    Is this the correct coil?

    All, I know for a fact I am going to need a new coil for my '52. Im looking around the web and see this one, but want to make sure it's the correct coil for my truck. Please bear with me as I'm completely new to this truck and have never replaced a coil on an MV. I know they're supposed to...
  7. kendelrio

    Operation: Ethel. Kendelrios M37 (re)build thread

    OK all- Im offshore and couldn't get pics, so my sweet lady went today (after working a 16 hour shift! 😳), cleared weeds away and took pics for me. If you happen to see something cool/rare or interesting that jumps out at you, feel free to point it out. I am a TOTAL NOOB with this truck and...
  8. kendelrio

    Military Magazine resto guide

    Does anyone have a copy of this they would part with? Or a PDF copy? Thanks in advance...
  9. kendelrio

    1952 M37

    Ok all- Into the Power Wagon breach for me... First, a little history.... My first dream vehicle as a kid wasn't the "Army Jeep" like most kids. I saw a M37, but had no idea what it was. It wasn't until years later when I saw another one and asked about it that I learned the designation...
  10. kendelrio

    Circuit 28 Fuel gauge question

    OK all- Once again offshore and thinking about things I need to fix on the 5 ton. My fuel gauge isn't working, and I know it's because the Packard connector to the gauge is disconnected. (Well, there's a Packard connector marked "28" anyway. I'm not sure if it goes from the gauge to the...
  11. kendelrio

    "Unloader" valve questions

    OK all- I had a situation last week where my "unloader valve" got stuck in open(?) position and I had to whack my air compressor with a hammer to close(?) it. For those who don't know, it's located under the injection pump on the driver's side of the engine. Here are my questions: 1. What is...
  12. kendelrio

    Always an adventure....

    So today I took the 5 ton to Mamou, Louisiana for some fun in the mud.... She ended up working pulling people out almost more than just having fun... Anyway... on my way home I lost all air.... on the side of the road @fuzzytoaster and @charlesmann came through with some troushooting...
  13. kendelrio

    Deville, La Christmas parade 2021

    We had a local parade and everyone had a ball! Decorating: Loaded and ready to go! Very important to have a competent A-driver! Someone is all paraded out!
  14. kendelrio

    Serpentine belt for Cummins 8.3

    All- It just occurred to me to make sure I have a spare serpentine belt. After checking the 5 ton parts list, it isn't listed. Does anyone have a crossover number for NAPA, O'Reillys etc?
  15. kendelrio

    The coolest thing happened...

    So, I posted pics of my 5 ton on a local truck club fb page and gave a little history of the truck (that it belonged to a combat support hospital.) A local man messaged me and asked which unit, so I sent him pics of the front bumper. He was in that unit with my truck! He just came by and...
  16. kendelrio

    Alternator changeout issues

    Ok- so I swapped to the civvy alternator for my 5 ton that is offered to us by @74M35A2 Installed correctly (I believe) but am having issues. I made sure when I installed the belt was tight, so that isn't the issue. With the truck running, I am showing 29vdc from the positive post of the...
  17. kendelrio

    Pioneer rack mounting spot

    All- I found this for sale and will be picking it up this week: My question: Where on a 5 ton would it be mounted? If not on a 5 ton itself, what about on a M105A2? Thanks!
  18. kendelrio

    Mix and match tires

    Question: I have a local who has 4 Michelin 395/85/20s that are in great shape, about 8 years old and wants 325 a tire for them (wheels are included but I'll be using my stock rims). The question I have: Can I run the 4 new tires on the drive wheels and take my two best and put them as steer...
  19. kendelrio

    I have an antenna that needs a radio...

    All- On a whim, I bought an antenna for my M923A2 5 ton, mounted it on the fender and LOVE the way it looks... However.... Now I feel I need a radio...... Any ideas on what I need and where to start? BTW, please talk to me about these like I have zero idea what you're talking about...
  20. kendelrio

    What does it mean when this light comes on?

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