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Thank you for explaining the difference, there isn't much searching for M185 specific to it. Remote start, is this in the dash? There is a circuit breaker and trip switch on the dash that does not appear to do anything, and isn't on a regular M35A2

That PDF on installing electronics in a shop van is perfect, thank you. Connie (from PS magazine) now says "jot down the info" instead of "jot down the dope" on the change recommendation form (on the last pages), just noticed this.

I think its a M185 anyway, according to the dataplate on the shelter. Wikipedia says an M185 is a machine shop, but this one was likely a Wyoming NG ops van based on things I found in it (a commercial phone number directory page). M109 seems to be the more common version, not sure how to...

Drove it quite alot yesterday on backroads and I think I have it figured out. Mainly just matching speed to what gear I am in. When downshifting previously it would bounce around and this apparently was simply because my speed was too fast for whatever gear I was trying to downshift to...

I think my transmission is in good shape, its the operator (me) that is the problem. "blip the throttle" - going to practice this today on backroads - timing and appropriate throttle is what I need to get down. Ill also try floating if I can manage this without mangling my gears.

Thank you very much for the reply, and yes it would be desirable to keep positive control of this heavy vehicle. The problem I am having is I keep missing downshift (wont pop in) or I feel like I am forcing it. I have a long stretch of backroad I can use to cycle this and get familiar with it...

***Summary of Responses to original question*** The vehicle should be in gear while moving to maintain control of the vehicle. Avoid coasting (in neutral) even when deaccelerating. Basic technique: To accelerate: Use first to get moving and quickly get to second from there. Shift second...

Likely not the exclusive use, but I remember these used as AFATDS components - Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) (globalsecurity.org) Been quite awhile though since I have seen green computers, late 90s early 2000s. Early GWOT there was a flurry of largely incompatible...

I think the engine needs rebuilt, I really need to do compression test, but I am sure the answer is that its tired. I don't have a frame of reference having not operated any other M37, but I think mine is really sluggish/worn. Not surprising, its 70 something years old. I assume a rebuild...

I ended up with an M37 that I am using as a camping vehicle. Quite by accident I ended up with a Korean war era setup with tent (purchased prior to truck), truck, and other items. I was interested in the M37 since it was larger than a jeep and I thought having a mil vehicle would be more fun...