M37 not starting

[fullsizeXJ]

Well i finally got the m37 to the house i'll try and get up some new pics, yesterday i was out there trying to get it to start for the first time in about 7 years. it cranks fine i put some starting fluid in there still nothing so im thinking i need some new points i take the distributor apart and sure enough thats what i need. would i be able to get these at any autopart store? thanks

 

[doghead]

Napa, Check out Cabel Garbee's web site, here is a link to his parts cross reference list(you'll find the ignition part numbers you need in it). http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/PartsCross.PDF

here is a link to his site. Website: http://www.garbee.net/~cabell

 

[lovebloodhounds]

Fullsize i would spend the extra money and put pertronix electronic ignition.You will love it i put it in mine no more points adjustments.Charles Talbert at m sreies rebuild is were i got mine. Also Cabell Garbee has parts cross reference guide on his site. hope this helps Kenneth

 

[doghead]

I have installed several Pertronix units in a variety of applications.(not MV's though) They are a nice improvement from points. I did not know that covered the M37 application.

M Series link, http://www.mseriesrebuild.com/

 

[vtdeucedriver]

If you get points, stay away from any off shore ones, either china or mexico. A friends M37 ran into problems with these and we found that their points allow side to side play on the shaft that they piviot on. This eventually will cause the points to ground out or create enough heat to melt the little plastic piece the point rides on the dist. shaft and the gap to become off...................had big time problems at a rally with it one weekend, changed out the cheap points, problem solved

 

[Capt.Marion]

Any performance change on the M37 with the Pertronix solid state ignition kit? I put one on my '50 Ford tractor and got quite a torque boost and quicker starting...

 

[rosco]

Make sure its getting gas. Manual pump the original with the line disconnected at the carb. When they set a long time the vaccuum assist on the bottom end of the fuel pump fails & can pump oil.

Lee in Alaska

 

[fullsizeXJ]

thanks for the info, i manually pumped the fuel i know there is rot in the main gas tank so i have a line plummed into a jerry can, changed the condenser and boom started right up, hopefully my michelin 11.00x16s will be here on friday

 

[Capt.Marion]

thanks for the info, i manually pumped the fuel i know there is rot in the main gas tank so i have a line plummed into a jerry can, changed the condenser and boom started right up, hopefully my michelin 11.00x16s will be here on friday

My gas tank is a 2.5 gallon red plastic thing lashed to the front bumper. Thank goodness for the winch and the extended bumper!