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It is probably too late, but I cannot highly enough using the separate fire ring head gaskets. Eastern Surplus (215-598-8227) has them. They call them simply Multi-Fuel Engine Head Gasket w/separate fire rings. I have included a picture of the standard black gasket and the light red separate...

After years of watching posts here, the problem posts for the 1008/1009 are probably four or more to one than for the deuces. Chevy cut too many corners designing the motor in them, and the gen system and glow plug problems seem to pop up a lot. It appears that if you got a good one, you are...

I am reserved about owning an M1008 orM1009. After years of watching posts of problems on here, the posts of problems with the 1008 and 1009 are probably four to one more than the deuce or five ton. Chevy did not do well on the engine design. They seem to be like Harleys though in that though...

The number one cause of a broken crank, if broken near the center main, is a bad harmonic balancer. They are to be warmed before installing on the crank to make fitment easier, but if warmed too much, the rubber strip in them is degraded, leading to it not damping right, The result is undamped...

You might try contacting John Walker at americanhuey369.com. Phone number is 765-473-3303 or 765-469-2727. They have two flying restored Vietnam veteran Hueys at Grissom AFB in Peru, IN. I am sure he can help you. He and his brother are excellent guys that dedicate the Hueys to Vietnam...

Nice! So, are you going to buy another military truck? Welcome to the group! Regards Marti

Something to remember in changing is if you want a winch in the future, you could have problems getting the drive hooked up. My son and I have done several conversions in other things than Deuces. I can say from them that it always looks like you have the details sorted out in the beginning...

DON'T EVEN TRY IT!! A diesel has the timing too quick and compression too high. I tried it with a Massey Harris 55 diesel tractor with a 383 cubic inch engine. It kicked back because of the quick timing. I knew if I let go of the crank it could break my arm or take my head off. I managed to hang...

Memphis Equipment also a very good source. 901-774-0600 Regards Marti

Use gasket paper and a ball-pein hammer to make gaskets. Use the ball end end of the hammer to carefully tap around the profile of the housing and into bolt holes while firmly holding the paper in place. Once paper is tapped into bolt holes, it helps hold the paper in place while you finish the...

Cat dealers have nice voltage drop boxes you can use to convert 24 to 12, You might also get them at NAPA. Regards Marti

My manual says: Attach the ground cable from the receptacle to the left running board front hanger. Connect the hot receptacle cable to the battery cable side of the switch on the starter. It does not designate which of the sockets in the cable receptacle are + and -. They may be marked on the...

The critical determining factor for propane conversions is exhaust valve seats. The fuel is so dry it will allow the exhaust valves to eat up into a cast iron head or block in this case if they are not there. The M-37 does have exhaust seats, so it will be good that way. You will see a power...

My son follows Detroits a lot, I will ask him. Finland I assume has a lot of fishing enterprise. A look into sources for boat engine parts suppliers in the area might be of help. A lot of boats use Detroits. Regards Marti

I have put West Coast truck mirrors on two winches. I would not be without them, I even put a light on shining on the winch for night work. They are supported on each end by brackets from the frame or winch end frames, holding the mirror laterally high enough to see into it from the drivers seat...

Glad to see it saved. Looks like a nice straight truck. A good start! Regards Marti

Good to see these testimonies. I have been saying switch to ATF in these trucks for years with still some resistance because of what was specified when these trucks were in the military. I changed mine over and got over 20 years of severe trouble-free service on the farm and plowing snow out of...

The GM axles are definitely not as tough as the Rockwells. I have twisted the axle shaft in the GM in normal farm service with a loaded truck in the mud in an M135 6x6. I have never damaged a Rockwell in the same to more severe conditions. We tried a test with a center punch once. We used it on...

We had a turbo that the bearings went out on that did what you describe. Grasp the end of the turbine wheel shaft on the intake side when it is cool ant try hard to move it up and down, checking for looseness. It should only move a few thousandths. Ours moved about 1/8" or so. When this failure...

If and when you get into taking the tank down, check the filter at the end of the fuel pick-up tube in the tank. I have had them plug with crud also. If you have the fuel flow you need, don't worry about it for now. It must be clear enough it is no problem. Regards Marti