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by RedUtilityTruck
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: M151 exhaust pipe size?
Replies: 4
Views: 1815

Re: M151 exhaust pipe size?

m-11 wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:30 am Header pipe OD is 1.938 inches and ID is 1.875
Thank You! That is a big help... It might be larger than I really want..
by RedUtilityTruck
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Power steering kit
Replies: 9
Views: 595

Re: Power steering kit

I've wondered if electric power steering is an option... I've not looked into any details but my engine room is already full with snow plow pump and valves... which is part of why I would like power steering.. I am in the the woods with the truck as well, but plowing is when I need a third arm.
by RedUtilityTruck
Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: M151 exhaust pipe size?
Replies: 4
Views: 1815

M151 exhaust pipe size?

Can anyone tell me what the id/od of the M151 exhaust is? I am looking at a creating a dual exhaust system for my M37, and found a really good price on M151 manifold to muffler pipe..
by RedUtilityTruck
Tue May 23, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Trailering with Uhaul
Replies: 12
Views: 2022

Re: Trailering with Uhaul

I've never flat towed anything... Years ago I realized it was an option, and began exploring more about it.. If you had a Duce and a half, then you could tow an M37... but an M37 will not flat tow well when compared to an overloaded trailer! I would not tow an M37 with a 3/4 or one ton truck due to ...
by RedUtilityTruck
Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Idler arm and bracket slop: Can it be repaired?
Replies: 4
Views: 871

Re: Idler arm and bracket slop: Can it be repaired?

ashyers wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:58 am
Check the play in that leaf spring bushing.

Andy
Thanks Andy, I will have a look ago all the bushings and spring pins on the front end.
by RedUtilityTruck
Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:16 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Idler arm and bracket slop: Can it be repaired?
Replies: 4
Views: 871

Re: Idler arm and bracket slop: Can it be repaired?

That is probably the best, easiest and cheapest solution, as well as the fastest. And maybe hitting it with grease or synthetic grease weekly will reduct the long term wear? At the moment I am putting 1000-1500 miles a year, and plowing snow in the winter accounts for 1/4 of that. I guess a new one ...
by RedUtilityTruck
Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Idler arm and bracket slop: Can it be repaired?
Replies: 4
Views: 871

Idler arm and bracket slop: Can it be repaired?

I have some wandering in my truck when the crown of the road changes. I have isolated it down to the idler arm having some side to side movement. In searching through past threads, I am seeing that Charles Talbert has welded them up to remove the slop and fix the problem long term. Has anyone else d...
by RedUtilityTruck
Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Window channel adjustments
Replies: 17
Views: 2265

Re: Window channel adjustments

Where are you putting the Teflon sliders? You can find Teflon plastic on Amazon, but most of it is white. It's also expensive If you can't find black Teflon, you might try UHMW plastic instead. It's often referred to as "poor man's Teflon". It's less expensive than Teflon and almost as sl...
by RedUtilityTruck
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Window channel adjustments
Replies: 17
Views: 2265

Re: Window channel adjustments

I'm looking at adding some "teflon sliders" to my daily driver. Only problem is I have no idea where to find such material or even where to look. What little success I have had, shows the teflon strips as white in color rather than the black shown in the pictures. Any leads and suggestions...
by RedUtilityTruck
Sat Nov 05, 2022 7:11 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Transfer case parking brake seal removal
Replies: 10
Views: 528

Re: Transfer case parking brake seal removal

PS The M37 maintenance manual(s) say when installing a companion flange oil seal to "coat the outer surface of oil seals with plastic-type gasket cement and position seals in bearing retainers with lip of leather toward bearing. Install oil seals in retainers with a companion flange and plasti...
by RedUtilityTruck
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Tie rod, castle nut/slotted nut question
Replies: 5
Views: 289

Re: Tie rod, castle nut/slotted nut question

Yeah it seems like the tie rid ball is longer than needs to be....
by RedUtilityTruck
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:12 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Tie rod, castle nut/slotted nut question
Replies: 5
Views: 289

Re: Tie rod, castle nut/slotted nut question

Yes I have that manual, and the rubber-washer-spring is installed below the knuckle as intended.

The only thing I can imagine is that the knuckle-tie rod hole is too big?
by RedUtilityTruck
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Tie rod, castle nut/slotted nut question
Replies: 5
Views: 289

Tie rod, castle nut/slotted nut question

I am just getting done replacing the upper and lower knuckle bearings in an attempt to get rid of a road crown induced wander. My question is this: The tire rod appears ball and threaded portion gives the appearance of being too long. When the Castle nut is torqued down the cotter pin is basically a...
by RedUtilityTruck
Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:56 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Steering knuckle related questions
Replies: 4
Views: 336

Re: Steering knuckle related questions

I just remembered there is an angle to the wavy washer. When faced the correct way it keeps the felt in. So the wavy spring that goes under the felt, can go into the retainer two different ways? Thanks for this information. I have no understanding yet about what it means, the originals were crumble...
by RedUtilityTruck
Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:26 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Steering knuckle related questions
Replies: 4
Views: 336

Re: Steering knuckle related questions

Ok, "The right stuff" it will be!

and I will just get ready for a struggle with the felt.. that clarifies things in my mind.

Thanks.
J