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I'm installing the 6.2 into an M37 now & have been looking into a remote air filter assembly - you might take a look at a Donaldson air filtration system, like : eBay Motors: Donaldson Air Filter and Housing (item 170298465480 end time Apr-29-09 13:37:04 PDT) as an option & you could adapt...

If you opt to go with another truck & perform a 4BT swap & associated changes required, you could EASILY tie up $8k in just the powertrain swap alone to do it right... ask Garbee about the outlay on his 4BT swap - Tanner

I'd agree... you've got the foundation of the truck complete, do a 4BT swap... contact Cabell Garbee regarding his 4BT swap & check out 1953 Dodge M37 - Charles Talbert is also a great source of info - www.mseriesrebuild.com 'Tanner'

Typically, to prevent the vapor lock issues, you should insulate or otherwise route the fuel lines away from high heat sources - Tanner

Nice unloading job Joe - continues a strong, rich Southern tradition of 'Hey Y'all, watch this...' Two Thumbs WAAYYYYY up!! Though if there are no trees in the landing zone, I prefer - http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=32775447 'Tanner'

Forget the :tin hat:- and the silly cheap aluminum foil substitute... I've had a Scrambler Chip (tm) implanted in my noggin' - it's WAY less cumbersome & you don't have people pointing at your 'crazy guy hat' - Get your own Scrambler Chip (tm) today for 3 low payments of $19.95; call...

If his SS activities are being performed on 'company equipment' over a 'company line', then the 'Company' has the right to monitor activities. That's why I use 'non-company' equipment/facilities/bandwidth... 'Tanner'

More like ODDD - Olive Drab Deficit Disorder... better yet, it's just ODD. 'Tanner"

You 'found' it? I believe it might be best to lose it again... Pass me the M1905 E1 bayonet, I need to clean out my eyes - 'Tanner'

But I'll bet that the Taurus will require more maintenance than the Honda or M37... :lol: 'Tanner'

Give your truck some credit - I had you on flat stretch of US-1 on GPS at 56mph towing the trailer... 'Tanner"

Yep - the folks on SS are a great bunch! I'm doing the work on my truck at Cabell's house & knew that he & Brandon wouldn't be back for awhile - 'Tanner'

Great job Cabell & Brandon! Of course, Amnon, Evan & I had to deal with Cabell & Brandon at lunch... then I later got the engine hoist stuck in the dirt - :-D Okay - so the 6.2 is SORTA in the M37...:roll: 'Tanner'

At the time that I was selling the Jasper 6.5's to the military, a Running Complete NA engine was ~$4700 + tax... this was 5-6 years ago though - 'Tanner'

6BT might be a doable swap, but it wouldn't really be a M1008 any longer, would it? :wink: 'Tanner'

You might take a look at a Jasper Engines & Transmissions reman diesel - I used to be a Field Sales rep for them & know FIRST HAND what parts went into their diesels. As always, be aware that if you go the long-block route & install your old inj pump on the engine, you COULD be setting yourself...

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Did any miswiring cause the generator to become a motor? Odd? :confused: "Tanner"

Hey Barrman! I KNEW I saw this somewhere! Something that I considered earlier today in thinking about this was the possibility of making a thicker spacer like you did, but making it with 8 through-holes... One set of 4 holes matches the Spicer 3053A flange pattern & the other set of 4 holes...

TxRider - Seems like you might be correct re the need for a spacer on the back of the 3053A to clear the nut. I ran across someone else on the Web doing a 3053A swap & noted that they used a spacer maybe 1/2" thick(?) to makeup trhe difference in length. I'm not quite to the engine drop in...