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It is looking really good. You got quite a shop. ![[thumbzup]](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_thumzup.gif "Thumbs Up [thumbzup]")
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Finally restoring the M37
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Installed the transfer case, changed the rear pinion seal, and installed the bed. Also had to mess with the rear right leaf spring.
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Getting started on the engine. Look what Santa (MACCUS) dropped this weekend!
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It's all looking good; real good.
How are you tackling the surface rust on that block; are you using a wire-wheel on a drill or something?
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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 well as how well it runs. Just a thought from a guy with a lot of engine building time on the books.
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Same goes for other engines as well, Multifuels included...! (Maybe not that terrible, but still.)
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Great looking work!
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I guess I was lucky, when I had my 230 balanced the guy at the performance shop could not believe how well balanced the crank was, he said it was so close to perfect that he did not even bother with it and this was a guy who insisted that I go home and bring back my new hypro pistons so he could check them also.
Hndrsonj, your truck is turning into rolling art
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Slowly making progress...
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What are you using to get that rust off?
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Some day I am going to grow up and make something as awesome as that Jim. MACCUS works out great as a helper as well. Toss him a bone every day and he comes through.
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Wire brush on drill, dremel tool, brakekleen.
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So what's wrong with this picture? CRAP!!!!
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If you find 2 of them, we need one.
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Is that an exhaust manifold?
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Yep, Looks like I am pulling another engine out off one of the several spare M37/M42's. Dammmm.
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Clinto, you need a set from a 230?
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Dave's M37 has a cracked exhaust manifold. I believe it's the factory engine.
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You can't close that up with a weld or some brazing?
Is it the rust that's the problem, or the heat at the manifold (for the braze)?