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I wanted to resurrect this thread (temporarily) to give an update on my progress. I was able to find the problem in my generating system: reversed polarity. I had hooked up the batteries in the same configuration as I found them (I couldn't find a wiring diagram that specified polarity). Once...

Took the old gal out on its longest run yet and she performed very well - the generator doesn't charge the system so running just off the batteries is a bit nail biting. Temps stayed at 200 and the oil pressure never dropped to abnormal levels. Plenty of power in all gears and off-road...

Well, the old gal is back running and driving and most importantly, stopping. I just finished setting the brakes this morning and finally was able to get her up to fourth gear toodling around my property. The only thing left to do is figure out what's wrong with the generating system (adapter...

I was finally able to drive it under its own power today. I finished running all the brake lines this evening and tomorrow I'll install new slave cylinders and put the brake fluid in, then it should be ready to go! One new question: Do these engines require a lead substitute, or are the valve...

Thanks to all for the help on the spring. I found what was left of it dangling from the hole in the firewall pinch weld. I guess in the decade it hasn't run it rotted off. Installed a replacement from the local parts store and we're back in business.

The carb kit was $59, but I lied, I got it from Midwest military. Apologies. These carbs aren't really that complicated, installation of the parts is just the reverse of disassembly. :) Be careful of the intake and discharge balls on pump circuit and you'll be golden (you'll get replacements in...

Well, after a couple false starts I can safely report it's running: I rebuilt the carburetor this morning and one thing I would like to warn(?) everyone about is the vacuum piston and plunger. You get two plungers in the VPW carb rebuild kit, and the plunger that's hooked up to the...

The last couple of weeks have been spent waiting on parts from various sources and learning that to do anything on the distributor on these trucks you have to take it out. The waterproof system also adds an extra layer of fun to everything. That being said, through the liberal application of...

Went through the ignition system today. 1.) Checked the coil, got the following readings: Primary coil: 8.5 ohms Secondary Coil: 15,000 ohms Seems like good readings to me based on some info I found at g741. 2.) Cleaned off points with emery cloth. They weren't corroded to...

Got all the lubricants changed. There was quite a bit of goop at the bottom of the transmission which led to an evening long session of cleaning, making new gaskets, and cleanup. But, at the end, it's a clean transmission now. The transfer oil was like new. No foul stenches, not particulate...

A little update for you all. BLUF: Pulled the oil pan and cleaned, cleaned the oil pickup and screen, emptied oil filter housing, added new oil filter, and Valvoline VR-1 oil. Tonight I pulled the oil pan to see what the insides looked like and determine whether detergent oil was an option...

Got a lot done this weekend. Completely disassembled the brakes and removed the master cylinder. The cylinders were all complete trash - pitted beyond repair and brake fluid was leaking around the pistons creating a lot of corrosion. No worries, though! Replacement parts are on the way. The...

Sounds like you've reached quite a milestone in your rebuild, NAMVET. Congrats! Before I went on this board I signed up to g741 and remember seeing your build thread there, too. I also appreciate all the pictures you post to your other thread with all the photos from your time in Vietnam...

Thanks everyone for the advice so far. One question that I've been turning over in my head: Is there a replacement fuel tank that I can drop in with minimal alteration? I talked to the folks at VPW and since the tank has been RENU restored once, it's got a lifetime warranty. However, there is...

I bought this 1963 M37 a few weeks ago and I'm looking forward to getting it running over the next couple of weeks (famous last words!). The previous owner bought it from Vintage Power Wagons of Fairfield Iowa back in 1994 and parked it about a decade ago as the area around his farmhouse slowly...