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by just me
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Brake Pedal Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1613

Re: Brake Pedal Removal

Look in the body and chassis manual. Procedure is there.
by just me
Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Insurance question
Replies: 7
Views: 2341

Re: Insurance question

I have normal unrestricted coverage on my M-37.
Safeco. $211 per year. 100k/300k/100k + un and under + theft.
In Phx

If figures that the military insurance company won't cover military vehicles.
by just me
Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Grandpa’s M37
Replies: 166
Views: 37311

Re: Grandpa’s M37

John Mc wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:30 am
just me wrote: Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:24 pm Try 3rd gear in low range.
He already mentioned trying 2nd low, and said that was too fast.
If you use the skinny pedal, it probably is. But 3rd low at idle works well for me in the parades we do every few months.
by just me
Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Grandpa’s M37
Replies: 166
Views: 37311

Re: Grandpa’s M37

Try 3rd gear in low range.
And I never worry about temps. Driving home from work today at 114F it never got above 190F in traffic.
by just me
Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: GL4 straight 90wt
Replies: 0
Views: 5764

GL4 straight 90wt

FYI:
Shopper's Supply is now stocking 2 gallon jugs of GL4 90wt.
The house brand is Harvest King. $30 a jug. The last time I bought it I paid $130 for a 5 gallon pail.
This is way more economical.
by just me
Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:04 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: AB15 Antenna with CB Radio
Replies: 5
Views: 2048

Re: AB15 Antenna with CB Radio

Yeah, just winding wire around a form is harder to do than it would seem on the surface. Following instructions from someone who did the hard work is a great option. Base loading, center loading and tip loading all have their own pluses and minuses. If I was to try and use the AB base for CB, I thin...
by just me
Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: AB15 Antenna with CB Radio
Replies: 5
Views: 2048

Re: AB15 Antenna with CB Radio

Although it requires some knowledge and external gear to use initially, something like this will match the antenna to the radio. Set it up for the channel you will run and don't touch it again.
http://www.palcoelectronics.com/p1003949.aspx
by just me
Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: 5 Fuel Filters are not necessary!
Replies: 4
Views: 2398

Re: 5 Fuel Filters are not necessary!

The factory put the spin on sediment bowl/cartridge filter on the regulator mount bracket. They eliminated it in the 53 production run, I believe.
by just me
Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: M37 Horn Button
Replies: 6
Views: 3077

Re: M37 Horn Button

I had to perform surgery on an aftermarket one. It had the problem you have. Then I found a new old stock one from that fellow in Texas. It worked fine but the rubber button was short lived.
by just me
Sat Jun 03, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Original Brake Lines With Funk ??
Replies: 9
Views: 2643

Re: Original Brake Lines With Funk ??

Brakes are overrated and only marginally necessary.
But if you don't agree, you should probably replace all the lines.
by just me
Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Crush Washers for F&R Axles
Replies: 6
Views: 2658

Re: Crush Washers for F&R Axles, Transmission, Transfer Case

My Ace Hardware has them. Any auto supply will have them. I anneal them at each oil change until they are too deformed. Then use a new one.
by just me
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Leaking antifreeze
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

Re: Leaking antifreeze

Tighten all the hose clamps first. That's the usual culprit.
If it still leaks, then clean it thoroughly and dry it.
Spray it with a talc powder
The leak will be obvious very quickly.
(Head bolts, t-stat, bypass housing, water pump, etc.)
by just me
Mon May 29, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY !!
Replies: 4
Views: 1685

Re: HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY !!

Happy isn't the term for today.
The size limitations prevent any pictures from today's observation of General Order 11. We had 20+ vehicles from MB's to Hemtt's. Even a Gamma Goat.
by just me
Wed May 24, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: AB15 Antenna with CB Radio
Replies: 5
Views: 2048

Re: AB15 Antenna with CB Radio

It will actually need to be longer. Not shorter. The AB-15 as used in our trucks is 6m or 50Mhz. CB is 11m or 27Mhz. A 1/4 wave for CB is 102" long. In general, you will need to be resonant in order to appear as a 50ohm impedence to your radio and keep your VSWR below 2.5:1. You can run just ab...
by just me
Tue May 23, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Trailering with Uhaul
Replies: 12
Views: 2092

Re: Trailering with Uhaul

7500 GVWR is not enough. You will be on the ragged edge. (The weight of the trailer has to be added to the truck weight.) I reengineered my trailer to 12,000 GVWR to have the cushion. The trailer running gear was really straining until I upped the wheels, axles, springs and coupler. And redoing it w...