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  1. Torisco

    HELP! Rebuilt engne less than 700 miles. Engine started acting irregular, low vacuum reading, sooty spark plugs. Will no longer idle correctly.

    Ordered a set of points, condenser, rotor and a new coil (black U.S.A. made) coil from Memphis Equip as back ups if needed. Will be checking compression as soon as I purchase then get the tester I need. Do not want any Chinese junk testers and do not wish to support the C.C.P.. if I can help it.
  2. Torisco

    HELP! Rebuilt engne less than 700 miles. Engine started acting irregular, low vacuum reading, sooty spark plugs. Will no longer idle correctly.

    I have a 24VDC electric fuel pump (inline) back up and use the standard dodge 230 CI 6 cylinder civilian (glass bowl) fuel pump that does not have the built in vacuum pump. The only vacuum line installed comes off of the intake manifold for the windshield wipers. There are the two air lines to...
  3. Torisco

    HELP! Rebuilt engne less than 700 miles. Engine started acting irregular, low vacuum reading, sooty spark plugs. Will no longer idle correctly.

    Thank you...Wilco on the compression test. The valves were adjusted at rebuild. Wondering if the valve adjustment is out of whack and whether it alone could cause this much trouble?
  4. Torisco

    HELP! Rebuilt engne less than 700 miles. Engine started acting irregular, low vacuum reading, sooty spark plugs. Will no longer idle correctly.

    Recap: 1. Engine rebuilt by machine shop. Ran great for around 500 miles. Properly broke in engine. Began stalling momentarily as if running out of gas or loss of ignition. Engine finally would not idle for any length of time and had a very...
  5. Torisco

    M37 engine rebuild initial start with oil leak

    Well...it was not the oil galley plug that was leaking. I found that the lowest bolt on the timing chain cover had fouled threads and would not tighten. It was in fact, loose at best. I re-tapped the hole threads and tried the equivalent new bolt which tightened down like the rest of the timing...
  6. Torisco

    M37 engine rebuild initial start with oil leak

    Just getting ready to check out my leak and will definitely look at the added oil line you have described. Really appreciate your assistance and the fact that you posted a oil leak resolution that is not found in the manuals or elsewhere. Will let you know about my oil leak after today's...
  7. Torisco

    M37 engine rebuild initial start with oil leak

    I just finished my M43 engine rebuild install (9 miles on the new engine). I have the same problem you have described to a tee! So, I am going to s=check on that plug tomorrow and see if it is the cause of my leak. I had the engine rebuild done by a professional machine shop. The did the block...
  8. Torisco

    Truck Bed or Flat Surface Tow Bar Bracket Holder Method

    I posted these pictures for a member inquiring about storage brackets for the military tow bar. I hope it is useful to anyone viewing this post
  9. Torisco

    Just bought a M1112 Water Trailer

    Trailer gone over 100%. New gates brake supply air hose's Master cylinder removed and reinstalled after repairing New vacuum relief valve New stainless steel drain valve Emergency brakes adjusted, inspected All eight wheels brake shoes adjusted Air leak on one wheel repaired Wheels checked for...
  10. Torisco

    Just bought a M1112 Water Trailer

    I posted a reply today on your original post where you stated you were looking for a vacuum equalizer plug for the lid. I had the same problem and spent a lot of time finding a suitable stainless drain plug and tank breather. I used this vacuumn relief fixture on my M1112 water buffalo and it...
  11. Torisco

    Water buffalo Lid Breather

    I used this vacuumn relief fixture on my M1112 water buffalo and it works great. 24 March 2023 purchased American Made 3/8” Breather vent vacuum =$10.54 relief pressure equalization filter E-Bay Sellerocity...
  12. Torisco

    Just bought a M1112 Water Trailer

    I actually found an original mint condition tank lid seal. Scooped it up as a spare. I have not tested the current seal for leakage as yet. Need to sanitize then fill with water, The seal was a pricey $70.00 but I wanted the OE replacement.
  13. Torisco

    Can the M37 Oil pan be removed with the engine still in the truck?

    Thank you for your reply, I have two daughters living in Tucson and one daughter living in Goodyear, Az. Love the state and hope it does not go the way of some other unmentioned states...like Calimexizuela.
  14. Torisco

    Can the M37 Oil pan be removed with the engine still in the truck?

    Thank you both for your reply. I thought about jacking up the frame, but felt I should ask first. I am not as spry as I once was and try to eliminate unwanted extra labor with no results. Again, Thank you both.
  15. Torisco

    Can the M37 Oil pan be removed with the engine still in the truck?

    I want to inspecty the lower end of the engine without removing it. I un-connected the oil pan and removed the flywheel cover but cannot remove the oil pan from under the vehicle. It seems I must lift the engine as in removal of the engine to clear the oil pan from under the engine. I am...
  16. Torisco

    Will 7.50X16 NDT tires fit on MB/GPW?

    I have the 750 x 16's on the jeep. At first there seemed to be no problem, but after driving around a bit (flexing the suspension) I found that the tires do rub the edges of the tire tread when reaching the maximum turning point on left or right turns. They appear to not rub in normal small...
  17. Torisco

    Largest tire size that can be used on a M37, M43 with stock suspension?

    Thanks to all...I found my answer.
  18. Torisco

    Largest tire size that can be used on a M37, M43 with stock suspension?

    Largest tire size that can be used on a M37, M43 with stock suspension? I have heard that a 1100 X 16 can be used without vehicle suspension modification. Can anyone tell me who has used larger tires on their M37 and M43. Many thanks for any reply.
  19. Torisco

    Just bought a M1112 Water Trailer

    Now if I could only find lid seals or a method of making a lid seal...Like a good soldier I posted a request in the parts wanted section.
  20. Torisco

    Just bought a M1112 Water Trailer

    Git through Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W9HY5DH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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