The M37 uses the same brake shoes as the 3/4 ton WC series in WW2, so how would they last six times longer? I think the ad copy writer got carried away.

Joe

After mounting the dual master cylinder, run one line to the front brakes, if they are still drum brakes install a residual valve in the line, then run a line to the rear installing a residual valve in it too. The tee where the lines are split for the single master cylinder is eliminated, and the fr...

I bought a 6 volt starter for a civilian power wagon (flat fender) several years back for my M37. It has the right starter drive for my flywheel, and turns the engine over really well. I think I got it brand new from VPW. I was able to retain the use of the floor pedal by bending/welding the lever o...

The Power Wagon doesn't use the same axles as the M37 because the axle housing itself is wider than the M37's. They do use the same rig gear/pinion/pig though.

Joe

Welcome to the forum. That looks like a good find. Enjoy!

Joe

What kind or winch is that on the front? It seems to sit more forward because the lower part of the grill is in place. The bumper looks different than an M37 with winch bumper too. Interesting!

On most of the vehicles that specify a certain torque reading, the instructions I've read were that that torque was with clean threads lubricated with oil.

Joe

Thanks so much for your reply. I have an old scout that the body is rusting away that has an original IH snow plow that I would like to put on my M37 and your mount looks ideal. I plow out my driveway and up by the door to my shop I usually pull the snow away from the doors backward, hence the quest...

Looking at Carter's setup for a snowplow and had a couple questions. What does the mount do if you have the blade down and back up since its not attached at the bottom? Does it make it pull away from the bottom of the bumper? Also are the truck headlights high enough to shine ahead with the plow up,...

More than one way to desecrate an M37, but the paint, body color, blackout lights, pioneer rack all present makes it a little more acceptable. Probably gets about the same fuel mileage as mine.

I love those active duty, in-country pictures of our trucks "back in the day". The restored ones are nice, but I like to see how they were used for real.

Glad your repair was successful, always a good feeling to hear them running smoothly again.

Joe

Cal-Gary, that is the kind of gasket I was referring to in my post. The middle part absorbs the water and it compresses better. To install the freeze plugs just clean out the stepped part, put the freeze plug in, with some loctite around the edge. Then with a punch and hammer, hit the center of the ...

The composite gasket with copper on the outside was the kind of gasket I was referring to in my "soak it in water" tip. You'll see water squeeze out as you torque it down.

Joe

An old trick when you put it back together is to soak the head gasket in water for several hours before assembly. It lets the gasket compress better on initial torque-down. But re-torque it after it reaches operating temperature too. Spray the gasket with copper coat before you put it on too.

Joe