New member - 1952 M37

[Cal_Gary]

Had to laugh when I saw your PCV plumbing plugged off-mine is the same way, and while I have the parts I just haven't gotten around to installing them.
Gary

[murano3]

Had to laugh when I saw your PCV plumbing plugged off-mine is the same way, and while I have the parts I just haven't gotten around to installing them.
Gary

I thought that the part of the fording kit and was found to introduce problems hence why it has been blocked off?

[Cal_Gary]

I've heard that too but don't plan on fording with mine. i need to replace the heat riser valve too-yet another kit I have but no time to install. Busy with work and still doing home updates prior to selling out in 2021.
Gary

[murano3]

Exterior is basically now done - all stencils added







Also, fixed water temp - replaced gauge but new one didn't work; however as it pegged to the right highlighted problem was either
sender or wire - fitted a new direct wire and began to work.

As always, onwards and upwards.

[ashyers]

Ben,
You truck is really coming along well! I am amazed how you are able to work in that garage of yours.

I noticed you mentioned that you had left the PCV system plugged because it "was found to introduce problems". I'd suggest you hook it up. You don't need all of the fording valves, just use a simplified system. This will keep your engine oil and internals cleaner and reduce sludge in to engine.

Andy

[Cal_Gary]

I wish I had the time and drive to make the progress you've made in such a short time, Ben-well done!
Gary

[murano3]

Ben,
You truck is really coming along well! I am amazed how you are able to work in that garage of yours.

I noticed you mentioned that you had left the PCV system plugged because it "was found to introduce problems". I'd suggest you hook it up. You don't need all of the fording valves, just use a simplified system. This will keep your engine oil and internals cleaner and reduce sludge in to engine.

Andy

Andy, tell me more - this is how I received the truck. What is supposed to be connected to where - can you point me in the direction of the relevant manual?

[murano3]

I wish I had the time and drive to make the progress you've made in such a short time, Ben-well done!
Gary

To be fair I am very lucky that my partner and daughter are so understanding. I also guess I have an OCD ... I need to get on and sort any issue / problem / task that I know needs doing.

I even dream about solutions - I came up with a solution the other night to get the stuck pipe plug out that didn't involve heat. I shortened one of the studs on the diff so I could get my torque wrench onto the pipe then placed my 4ton jack under the end of the socket and pumped away - this amazingly got the filler to undo - happy days.

[ashyers]

Ben,
Here's what VPW has. You can likely fab up your own for less $.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxzO_O ... lOMWs/view

Here's the manual info:
TM 9-8030 Pg.162, Para. 117

Andy

[murano3]

Ben,
Here's what VPW has. You can likely fab up your own for less $.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxzO_O ... lOMWs/view

Here's the manual info:
TM 9-8030 Pg.162, Para. 117

Andy

Brilliant, will study and work out what I need to do, thank you. Received my heat shield today to go over fuel pump so will cover with modern heat reflective sheets. Also still to reroute the pump to carb pipe and add a fire sleeve. The UK doesn't get quite as hot as the states but still worth doing.

[murano3]

Attended a show this weekend gone. Truck went down really well - some chap said it was by far the best and most
intresting vehicle there.

However annoyingly I must have done something wrong when fitting the fuel pump and found i had an oil leak - will resolve shortly.

[m-37Bruce]

Nice report Ben!

[murano3]

Not much to report, waiting for the good weather .. but little update

Job list

1. Finish Cab
2. Recover drivers seat
3. Paint inside rear bed and all wood work, replace the odd piece that is too far gone.
4. Fit safety belts DONE
5. Clean and paint underside
6. Add all stencils DONE
7. Clean and paint engine and engine bay
8. Paint instrument panel whilst replacing gauges
9. Replace all wheel brake cylinders and master with new / refurb so that I know I have a good start point
10. Fit my new window / weather rubbers DONE
11. Fit my new spark leads DONE
12. Fit my new spark plugs DONE
13. Change oil in diffs, transfer case and gearbox DONE

First shows are booked, can't wait for it to be warm again so I can get it on !!

[sturmtyger380]

Not much to report, waiting for the good weather...

I hear yah! We have just had the second wettest Feb on record for my area and one of the wettest Dec - Feb periods as well. The temp has hovered around 45 - 50 (7 - 10C) in my shop. I work some in there on the warmest days. I am thinking March will be better. Cheers!

[ashyers]

Send some of that rain our way! The weather here has been beautiful, but we're going to pay for it in the summer with wild fires if we don't get some rainfall.