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Engine
Engine
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MM: I have a strong opinion about gasket cement, but it's just my opinion. The worst thing you could do is to use silicone. Since your filter mount is new and freshly machined, and assuming that the surface on the block should be nice and smooth/clean also, I'd soak the...
[Transmission
Transmission
The transmission is a common GM SM-420, 4 speed, except for the remote shift cover.
General Information
Transmission
Type - Manual shift
Speeds:
Four forward - One reverse:
Synchromesh shift - second, third,
and fourth.
Gear Ratios
First 7.06:1
Second...
Steering & Suspension
Steering & Suspension
Steering
General Information
Steering System
Type Mechanical front and rear
simultaneous operated.
Steering ratio 24:1
Turning ratio 29 feet
Alignment (Wheel)
Camber and Caster: Gama Goat steering is not supposed to return to...
Fuel System
Fuel System
Fuel Filters -
Baldwin: F845-A (primary) and PF902 (secondary)
Delco: TP540X and T522
Fram: CH 1126PL and CH1169
NAPA: 3552 (primary ) and 3540 secondary (engine mounted)
General Information:
Diesel Additive -
MM: It is a good idea to add a diesel fuel additive about...
Cooling
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Water pump: NAPA: 25-7355 or 25-09033
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Radiator -
The radiator has a 4 core radiator design and will not overheat easily;
MM: Stick to a 7psi radiator cap ( add part# )which less likely to have problems.
Thermostat -
Thermostat is 303814, 3-53 (170 Deg. Opening Temp)...
Belts, Oil, Brakes, Clutch, Crank Shaft Seal, Oil Filter
From the Ol' Gamagoat.com website.
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Fan belt / Alternator:
NAPA: 25-9670HD (recommended)
NAPA: 25-17035, AC/Delco 17670 which is a 1/2 inch x 67-3/8 inch (fit is near perfect)
MM: Make sure the tensioner spring is working on the...
I hope this can become 'just' a M561/M792 Gama Goat Parts thread.
No conversations, jokes or polls.
Please post comments to this thread in 'Comments on the Gama Goat Parts X-ref thread'.
Since there are 5 or 6 projects currently in the process of getting Goats up and running, plus the handful...
Big box folk tend to put it on sale around Memorial Day, 4th of July and Memorial Day.
But because they are big box they are moving away from dollars off to prepaid debit cards.
I bought a few M35a2 from WA state auctions thru GSA.https://gsaauctions.gov/
They were ex-fire vehicles, and only came with a govt. title.
No applying for an EUC in that case.
I wonder if they would be easier to export.
Ring Gear Part#
Here is a page from the 353 Detroit diesel engine manual.
Part # 5116301 GEAR, FLYWHEEL RING
It is from 53MPC Detroit Diesel Engine Manual.
I didn't see 53MPC in the TM's, I will see if I can get a copy OK to add there.
I am not up on who the most successful part vendors...
First look up the Technical Manuals in the TM section of this site.
General workings of fuel system is there.
M800 series = old 5 tons.
M939 = newer 5 tons.
Then there is the FMTVs.
When you flip the battery switch do you hear the fuel pump in the tank turn on?
if no, there might be enough...
Better get busy martinv.
Lots to do and it will be getting cold soon,
Welcome to the addiction.
And as always, post some pictures and you'll make more new friends.
That would be a fun trip....
From the pictures I saw of the Winer's Champs (2012) they were pretty rough.
Maybe internals might still be there but the sheet metal was bent & rusted and they all set on flats.
I think they were pics from the ACOC registry listings.
Later a relative of Sam Winer's...
Here's an Easter Egg for you.
If you haven't become a ACOC member yet.
Solex type 40 WNHEO/2
Mechanical pumps are known for not holding Prime.
An electric pump is fitted above gas tank drivers side (remember right hand drive).
Access through the bed of the passenger compartment.
Did you by...
Mark,
Your winch is looking good.
Where did you source the hull seal for the winch input shaft ?
I am going to have to get one or add another bilge pump to the hull before she goes swimming.
Thanks
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+1 on Summit. I ordered coker/firestone NDCCs a couple years ago. Hard to beat fast free shipping.
I have also bought PowerKing Super Traction for my Austin Champ from Simpletire.
I have also looked at tires-easy.com .
They always seemed to have access to the same deals and sales at...
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