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by just me
Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: So now, to the blown head gasket...
Replies: 55
Views: 7226

Re: So now, to the blown head gasket...

The least expensive to the most expensive spark plugs will make no difference in these engines now with unleaded fuels. (When I was an insultant for an OEM running their engine dyno, we could find no repeatable measurable gains from various spark plug offerings. Heat range made more difference. ( we...
by just me
Mon Aug 10, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: We Need A Diagnostics Post/Link
Replies: 11
Views: 1203

Re: We Need A Diagnostics Post/Link

I wish I could post pics on the forum. I have a most appropriate flow chart.
by just me
Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Laughter is the Best Medicine.....
Replies: 334
Views: 52038

Re: Laughter is the Best Medicine.....

The police officer radioed in that an old woman had shot her husband for walking on the freshly mopped floor.
The dispatcher radioed back asking if he had arrested her.
he answered "No, the floor is still wet."
by just me
Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: PTO installation
Replies: 5
Views: 799

Re: PTO installation

The body and drivetrain manual has it all. It is just gasket shimming, but has to be measured from inside. With the loads that are possible, having it right is important.
by just me
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:35 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Another Horn Question
Replies: 26
Views: 3444

Re: Another Horn Question

Or you could cheat and use an e-clip available from Ace or your local hardware store.
by just me
Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:01 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: PTO installation
Replies: 5
Views: 799

Re: PTO installation

The PTO isn't a bolt and go item. You are going to need to pull the trans So you can easily work on it and set the backlash. The procedure is in the manual. Hopefully, the holes for the lever and latch are on your trans tunnel/floor. If not, you may want to find those parts from a winch truck, too.
by just me
Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Steering Knuckle Stop Bolt Adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Steering Knuckle Stop Bolt Adjustment

When the sun goes down, I'll see if I can get a good measurement.
by just me
Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Steering Knuckle Stop Bolt Adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Steering Knuckle Stop Bolt Adjustment

If you haven't dismantled yours yet, you could measure the gap.
by just me
Sun Jul 26, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Electric 24V wiper and fuel pump upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 1674

Re: Electric 24V wiper and fuel pump upgrade

The unit in your link is rain only, also. The units capable of snow and ice are too big and block my vision since they hang down from the frame. Doesn't help that I'm 6'-1". If I needed better wipers, I would go to air motors and put a compressor and tank on the truck. Then I could have air hor...
by just me
Sun Jul 26, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Electric 24V wiper and fuel pump upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 1674

Re: Electric 24V wiper and fuel pump upgrade

ABLinn sells a 24V wiper kit that fits easily and works better than the vacuum wipers. It is rain rated only. Not snow and ice.
by just me
Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Another Horn Question
Replies: 26
Views: 3444

Re: Another Horn Question

No. I have it all buttoned up. It is a c clip that fits on the groove at the end of the wire terminal to keep it from being pushed through the insulator into the steering shaft.
by just me
Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Another Horn Question
Replies: 26
Views: 3444

Re: Another Horn Question

I just did the horn wire and button on my truck this morning. (The last inch of old wire on he truck) Mine was a cobble of homemade springs, insulator and ruined aged wire. What I am not seeing in the above pics is the retaining clip in the cable terminal (M in the drawing fig 151 in TM9-8030.) Keep...
by just me
Sat Jul 25, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: NDT lifespan?
Replies: 3
Views: 793

NDT lifespan?

What kind of life are you getting out of your NDT's? My truck has Denman tires and they are wearing at an alarming rate. Half the tread gone in 1500 miles. Granted, they have some age and the road surface is extremely hot, but that seems weak. Are the Coker or Speedways better? I wanted to pick up a...
by just me
Thu Jul 23, 2015 3:13 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Head lamp question
Replies: 5
Views: 1082

Re: Head lamp question

French used them as headlights in all vehicles. And in an area with fog and mist, they create less glare. I don't like them as I find them to washout contrast for me at night. Especially here where the background is tan.
by just me
Sat Jul 18, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: '54 M37 value needed??
Replies: 5
Views: 1281

Re: '54 M37 value needed??

Barrett Jackson isn't interested unless it is an over restored retro rod. I always figure 25% of what you have in it is doing good. 35% is exceptional. It is an MV that is not a Jeep. Makes it worth half. At least here in AZ.