vegard
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like the title says... I want to check in with you guys. I have been reading up on the M37's both on this forum and all over the internet.
This 1957 truck was originally airforce and red, but was since in the employ of the Birmingham police department in Alabama. Its final service was as a bomb disposal truck.
I have attached one picture that gives you an idea of what the truck looks like. Basically, the body is really solid, and the engine runs (kind of). I will attach some more photos when I take them tomorrow.
I had the truck started a couple days ago, and drove it around the neighborhood. The wiring is so frayed and generally fragile, I want to replace the essential wires before I drive it again. I have a couple of questions about the wiring, and I though I would share my plans for the truck.
Basically I want to just drive the thing for a while, then , a couple years down the road, put a diesel in it, probably a cummins.
The problems that I want to address are as follows:
1. rewire the essential wires to get the engine running and starting reliably.
2. do something about the exhaust- cracked manifold and pipes
3. rewire all lighting and replace any necessary lights. Also adding turn signals, and possibly some clearance lights for safety.
this is a long post, but I wanted to introduce the truck.
Here's the questions I have right now:
1. Is it dangerous (for the engine) to run with a (badly) cracked exhaust manifold? and any leads on cheap or used manifolds? can I weld it back up?
2. Where is the coil on the truck? I only see the 6 high tension leads going to the spark plugs?
3. there is oil in the air cleaner around the intake tube, what is going on here?
Basically, I think I will start with the battery cables and the ignition wires and hopefully the truck will start easier (it could barely crank even with good batteries in it)
I am very excited about this project and look forward to your responces. I could fill a book with questions and ideas right now, but Ill give em to you guys a few at a time...
Thanks
- Vegard
This 1957 truck was originally airforce and red, but was since in the employ of the Birmingham police department in Alabama. Its final service was as a bomb disposal truck.
I have attached one picture that gives you an idea of what the truck looks like. Basically, the body is really solid, and the engine runs (kind of). I will attach some more photos when I take them tomorrow.
I had the truck started a couple days ago, and drove it around the neighborhood. The wiring is so frayed and generally fragile, I want to replace the essential wires before I drive it again. I have a couple of questions about the wiring, and I though I would share my plans for the truck.
Basically I want to just drive the thing for a while, then , a couple years down the road, put a diesel in it, probably a cummins.
The problems that I want to address are as follows:
1. rewire the essential wires to get the engine running and starting reliably.
2. do something about the exhaust- cracked manifold and pipes
3. rewire all lighting and replace any necessary lights. Also adding turn signals, and possibly some clearance lights for safety.
this is a long post, but I wanted to introduce the truck.
Here's the questions I have right now:
1. Is it dangerous (for the engine) to run with a (badly) cracked exhaust manifold? and any leads on cheap or used manifolds? can I weld it back up?
2. Where is the coil on the truck? I only see the 6 high tension leads going to the spark plugs?
3. there is oil in the air cleaner around the intake tube, what is going on here?
Basically, I think I will start with the battery cables and the ignition wires and hopefully the truck will start easier (it could barely crank even with good batteries in it)
I am very excited about this project and look forward to your responces. I could fill a book with questions and ideas right now, but Ill give em to you guys a few at a time...
Thanks
- Vegard
