Welcome Mechman, and thanks for saving another one! Post your many questions here or use the Search engine. Lots of experience here to help you along. Many of us started where you are, so post away!
Thanks for joining us!
Gary

Perhaps a manifold leak?
Gary

Thank you John for your "purist" point of view!
Gary

With respects, it's Squeeky's truck to do as he pleases. If this forum insisted on originality most of us wouldn't be allowed, as most of the trucks we saved have had modifications of some type. Mine is certainly not original and never will be unless I will it to another enthusiast who insists on re...

The whine of the straight-cut gears is all you should hear-no rattling or clunking. You didn't mention replacing the throwout bearing-if that wasn't replaced I'd check it first. Also, is your pilot bearing in place? If not you could be getting some input shaft wobble. Since your truck is disassemble...

Thanks M-11! Winter is hanging on this season, isn't it?
Gary

I still have manual steering and confess to sometimes long for PS; however, I don't drive the truck that much so I save the cost of PS while still enjoying my truck.
Gary

Hello Jim and welcome! You've found the BEST M37 site anywhere! Lots of expertise here to address your many questions. Thanks for the pix, and for saving another one!
Gary

Agreed. Carb seepage, or if too hot is the fuel evaporating in the bowl?
Gary

Thanks Dana! Hope you're not too buried down your way. We dodged a rough Winter up here.
Gary

My truck was already converted to 12V and on an electric pump, so I stayed electric and replaced the existing once since I had no idea how many miles were on it.
Gary

The M151 exhaust is smaller than the M37 but I don't recall how much. Somebody got a MUTT who can help out?
Thanks,
Gary

Hi 68 and welcome!
DC Truck parts has the PTO stuff on eBay from time to time, so take a look out there.
Glad to have you with us!
Gary

Hi Shawn and welcome! Thanks for saving another one! M37 wiring diagrams are pinned at the top of the Home Page. Looks like a decent truck overall. Post your many questions or use the search engine. We all started where you are-lots of great folks here to offer their expertise! Great pictures too an...

CitizenSoldier hasn't been active since 2012; perhaps another forum member might reach out.
Thanks,
Gary