M47 Dump Project Is Home

[cattlerepairman]

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]

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]

View attachment Scan0038.pdfView attachment Scan0040.pdfView attachment Scan0041.pdfView attachment Scan0039.pdfView 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]

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

 

[OD_Coyote]

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

 

[hndrsonj]

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

 

[rustystud]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[hndrsonj]

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

 

[OD_Coyote]

$350 +shipping.

 

[hndrsonj]

$350 +shipping.

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

 

[OD_Coyote]

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.

 

[rustystud]

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]

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]

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

 

[cattlerepairman]

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

 

[maccus]

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.