M47 Dump Project Is Home

cattlerepairman · Mar 10, 2015

OD_coyote, thanks for starting this build thread! This truck is well worth restoring.
I am a sucker for threads with lots of pictures and weekly updates (no pressure).

OD_Coyote · Mar 12, 2015

Does anyone know where I can find a drawing or picture of the rear cab support bracket for a M47?
The bracket is missing on my truck and someone rerouted the parking brake cable and welded in a custom cable bracket on the back of the cab.

rustystud · Mar 13, 2015

View attachment Scan0038.pdf View attachment Scan0040.pdf View attachment Scan0041.pdf View attachment Scan0039.pdf View attachment Scan0042.pdf From searching manuals "TM 9-819 " and "ORD 9 SNL G-742" I found that the M47 used the spare tire carrier as the cab rear mount. In picture 3 you can see the cab mounted to the spare tire carrier. In picture 5 you can see the long brackets are actually cross frame brackets. Picture 2 shows a regular cab mount.

OD_Coyote · Mar 13, 2015

Thanks rustystud...That is just what I was looking for!

OD_Coyote · Mar 16, 2015

The front fenders are off and the dump box comes off next.

hndrsonj · Mar 17, 2015

I thought the cab support was the same? Both mine aren't here so SOL?

rustystud · Mar 17, 2015

hndrsonj said:
I thought the cab support was the same? Both mine aren't here so SOL?

Unless you can find the spare tire carrier.

OD_Coyote · Mar 20, 2015

Thanks to hndrsonj's suggestion I have a carrier assembly on the way from Memphis Equipment. Tripp at Memphis Equipment was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with and he also gave me a little history on the REB kit that his company developed and sold.

rustystud · Mar 21, 2015

OD_Coyote said:
Thanks to hndrsonj's suggestion I have a carrier assembly on the way from Memphis Equipment. Tripp at Memphis Equipment was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with and he also gave me a little history on the REB kit that his company developed and sold.

Did the guy from Memphis Equipment say if they would ever start selling the REB kits again ? I have two good transfer cases that I would like to convert. Also I need to call you and set up a time to bring those winch brackets up to you. So much is going on right now I keep forgetting.

OD_Coyote · Mar 21, 2015

rustystud said:
Did the guy from Memphis Equipment say if they would ever start selling the REB kits again ? I have two good transfer cases that I would like to convert. Also I need to call you and set up a time to bring those winch brackets up to you. So much is going on right now I keep forgetting.

He said they have no plans to sell anymore REB kits, since they need to order a minimum of 100 gear sets from the supplier that makes the gears for the kit. He also mentioned that they submitted the REB kit to the U.S. Army as an upgrade for the sprag, but that the Army decided to go with the air shift transfer case instead.
No hurry on the winch brackets, it will be several months before I am to the point of needing them.

OD_Coyote · Mar 31, 2015

Picked up the rear platform with cab support and tire carrier/tool box from the freight depot today.

hndrsonj · Mar 31, 2015

So how much did that set you back? I had to trade a very nice water buffalo for mine...

OD_Coyote · Mar 31, 2015

$350 +shipping.

hndrsonj · Mar 31, 2015

OD_Coyote said:
$350 +shipping.

Damm, I'd pay that in a second....

OD_Coyote · Mar 31, 2015

hndrsonj said:
Damm, I'd pay that in a second....

Agreed...I am glad that I was able to buy one at all since they are probably becoming hard to find...Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction. [thumbzup]

rustystud · Mar 31, 2015

OD_Coyote said:
Agreed...I am glad that I was able to buy one at all since they are probably becoming hard to find...Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

Considering how rare the truck is in general, looking for a specific part seems almost impossible . No other truck that I know of use's the tire carrier as a cab support. Now that has to be rare !

OD_Coyote · Apr 9, 2015

Thought I would post a video of the M47 running before I get to the point of removing the engine during the tear-down process. I finally installed the replacement water pump, so this was the first time I could let her run for any period of time. None of the gauges worked so I hooked up makeshift oil pressure and temp gauges to monitor the vitals.

https://youtu.be/aUgS-23EjRA

rustystud · Apr 10, 2015

Sounds real good ! No lifter noise or rods banging or crankshaft clunking ! Good pressure too.

cattlerepairman · Apr 10, 2015

Man, is that engine QUIET! It sounds silky-smooth, compared to a cold start on a multifuel.

maccus · Apr 15, 2015

They are very quiet, the quietest of all the deuces. How does your intake manifold look? On my M34 it was cracked at the heat box for the winter/summer damper, it was a common problem. Was a big chore to find a replacement.

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