Just a note for those rebuilding their engines:
I purchased a new Melling oil pump for the M37. Box said part number M37. Inside was a civilian pump which is different than the military (T245A) engine. Pump was returned. See the pic below.
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- Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:53 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: 230 oil pumps
- Replies: 8
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- Mon Aug 26, 2019 5:06 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
- Replies: 116
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
Im aware that they recommend that. I was taught how to rebuild engines buy guys that built nascar and indy engines back in the day. they spray them regardless of manufacturer recommendations. I have never blown a head gasket in problaby 250K of driving 230s ive rebuilt. half of that or more on one ...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:29 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
- Replies: 116
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
I called the Felpro technical line. They said use the copper gasket spray on the copper side only.
- Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
I used a Felpro head gasket that was copper on one side, and blue paper on the other. Used the copper spray on the copper side. I torqued per the military manual, 65-70 ft.lbs. Went to 68 each time. This was my first engine rebuild that required a retorque of the head bolts. Dry on the nuts for the ...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 5:40 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
- Replies: 116
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
performed the head bolt retorque today. Amazed that there was about an 1/8 turn to reach the torque setting of 68lb/ft. I also adjusted the clutch linkage, it was set a little bit tight with the fingers starting to "click" on the springs of the disc. A little more each day.
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:36 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
- Replies: 116
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
Had to pull the gas tank and flush the rust out. After cleaning, the tank was dried on our wonderful 110*F sunshine for a day. I coated the inside of the tank with the POR15 tank coating. Tank reinstalled. Waited an extra 2 days before adding the high test (87 octane) fuel for the flatty. With a pri...
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:51 pm
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: M37 clutch linkage arm
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1355
Re: M37 clutch linkage arm
Thanks Cal_Gary, will be looking for it.Cal_Gary wrote:Sorry for the delay, Outpost; taking down an influx of spammers here on the forum.
I might have some pix of replacing my front leaf spring mount bushings (I replaced the springs as well). Let me me dig around-might take a few days....
Gary
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
- Replies: 116
- Views: 17445
Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
Not yet. Will be by August. Lots of little things to do. The 110*F plus 60* dew point has me reducing time on the critter. I did take the four wheels/tires off and had them balanced. Cheap. $10/each at Big O. One wheel took 14oz of weight! We used the stick on weights that were only about 3/16"...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:12 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: M37 clutch linkage arm
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1355
Re: M37 clutch linkage arm
My truck had a very hard life. How is the job of replacing front leaf spring bushings? Any pics by chance?
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:38 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: M37 clutch linkage arm
- Replies: 9
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M37 clutch linkage arm
Make sure you check these on both the bell housing and inside the driver's side frame rail.
This one is ready for retirement.
This one is ready for retirement.
- Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:20 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
Cut the long stick shift and fabricated a mounting block. Heated and bent the stick to fit above the seat. This seems to work well.
The heat and humidity with dew points in the 60's are limiting my time on the truck. The Porta-Cool effectiveness has dropped significantly due to the monsoon weather.
The heat and humidity with dew points in the 60's are limiting my time on the truck. The Porta-Cool effectiveness has dropped significantly due to the monsoon weather.
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:21 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
- Replies: 116
- Views: 17445
Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
Some more done today. Carburetor is on, vent lines.
My newly acquired NP 420 4 speed has a very tall and long stick shift. The stick hits the bottom of the dash in first and neutral.
Need to do some mods to get it to fit and function. Would like to find a stick like this one:
My newly acquired NP 420 4 speed has a very tall and long stick shift. The stick hits the bottom of the dash in first and neutral.
Need to do some mods to get it to fit and function. Would like to find a stick like this one:
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:33 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
I am keeping the body in full patina mode. Just want a safe, reliable (?) vehicle for the Christmas parade, and assault on the local coffee shop.PoW wrote:So far, so good. When are you going to do the rest of it?
PoW
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:39 pm
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
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Re: Rebuild time on the 230 flat head engine
The cherry picker lifted the engine nearly level, no issues with the connection to the bell housing.
It is coming along. More work to be done.
It is coming along. More work to be done.
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:58 pm
- Forum: Swap Meet
- Topic: WTB 1 window crank handle for my '63 M37 Arizona
- Replies: 2
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WTB 1 window crank handle for my '63 M37 Arizona
One of my window cranks has the knob about to fall off. The retaining shaft that holds the knob onto the handle is worn to extreme. Anyone have a usable used one for sale? Tempe Arizona.
thanks
Mike
thanks
Mike