-
Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!
Search results
-
M37 Still Won’t Start – Not Sure What To Look At Next
Regarding the timing - even if it's way off - shouldn't I get some indication the engine is trying to start. I don't get anything at all that makes me think that any of the fuel is igniting. When I try to start the engine the sound and feeling I get would be the same thing you'd get if you... -
M37 Still Won’t Start – Not Sure What To Look At Next
Regarding the Electronic Ignition, this is a very small unit that fits into the existing distributor assembly and simply replaces the mechanical points with an electronic version, so the shaft of the distributor is original. The Electronic ignition is made by Pertronix and seems to be made to... -
M37 Still Won’t Start – Not Sure What To Look At Next
I’m not sure putting a small amount of fuel in a few calendars and trying it is going to work since the fuel need to be mixed with air to ignite, but it’s worth a try. Regarding the distributor and the 180 degrees, it not the distributor that I’m rotating it’s the shaft that extends into the... -
M37 Still Won’t Start – Not Sure What To Look At Next
After thinking about the disappointing compression results and reading some of the comments, I figured I’d press on with trying to get it going again today. I decided to start at ground zero and hopefully not overlook anything. 1. Is there fresh fuel in the tank – YES 2. Is the... -
M37 Still Won’t Start – Not Sure What To Look At Next
OK - Well today I started systematically going through all the various suggestions, and it looks like my number one issue is a major problem with compression (or the lack thereof). I measured each of the cylinders and the results were really disappointing. Cylinder 1 90 psi Cylinder 2 70 psi... -
M37 Still Won’t Start – Not Sure What To Look At Next
The engine used to work (before I started messing with it - I know -- if it ain't broke don't touch it) but was not performing very well, sluggish and hesitant. The first thing I did about a year ago was to put in new plugs and subsequently a new carburetor from VPW. This seemed to help a... -
M37 Still Won’t Start – Not Sure What To Look At Next
After months of work I still can’t get my M37 to start and could use some advice. Prior to doing all this work the vehicle ran but would just quit after 15-30 minutes. (usually at a very inopportune time). Here’s the parts I’ve changed so far: 1) Gas tank had rust – so removed and had it...