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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
I have 700 X 16 on a 1943 GPW. No problems rubbing. The 750 X 16 is 1/2 inch taller...so I do not know if they will clear. Strangely enough I have a friend who wants me to try a 750 X 16 new Military tread NDT tire on my jeep to see if they will work. I will be doing this in about ten days from...
I could not find any warning labels and only one data plate for this trailer. So I had a label maker make these up for me.
I copied the exact dimensions of the original warning labels and printing position of the words as well as the colors and here is what I got.
I won a M1112 Water Trailer from Gov. Planet and picked it up with my M35A2C . The (8) eight tires all needed to be inflated and the trailer brakes did not work. But the tank was empty so I towed it home.
I soon found out there were few to no places to get any parts for this trailer. I managed...