BLOOD THIRSTY

[Merc09]

Well I had a change in plans. Ended up getting a Weiland single plane intake and a Holley 600cfm single pump carb along with a set of 194cc stick heads with some minor valve work.

[yukonjake]

  sounds like everything is coming together nicely it should run good whatever ya choose to put it in

[Merc09]

I got the new heads painted today. I got the new camshaft sprocket and timing chain installed. Timing cover gasket installed, head gaskets on, heads on, push rods in, intake gaskets on, intake on, and the carb is bolted up. Now just need valve covers and distributer. I also have to paint and re-install the oil pan.

[yukonjake]

Pmed ya

[mutt truck]

Good deal, sounds like your going to running in no time at all at this rate

[Merc09]

Good deal, sounds like your going to running in no time at all at this rate

now all i need is a vehicle to put it in. i really want a jeep. like an old willys or cj. that would be sweet but i have no money and all i have to trade is a snowmobile and a mini bike that looks like a chopper. lol

[Mudgrunt]

Sounds like everything will be ready for the vehicle keep pics coming sounds like your plan is coming together congrats on that

[Jthomas]

Do you have a frame?

[Merc09]

Do you have a frame?

No

[mutt truck]

Keep an eye out on cl, u might find something on there.

[Merc09]

I'm hoping to get my hands on a really bad a$$ truck for this project. The owner/my boss of my local paintball field might just have exactly what I want. I'm hoping he will let me work it off. I'm excited and I hope I'm able to make a deal with him. This truck I'm getting, well might be getting, I'm not going to say what it is yet but ill tell you this. It already has a set of 50% tread 37" tsl's

[yukonjake]

Nice

[Merc09]

Wellllllll here's some pics... I'm pumped!

[Merc09]

And I'm hoping to  pic this up from work soon! going to re-paint it all O.D. green with a white star on the hood with some made up numbers to make it look cool. I don't know anything about it lol. It's got a set of axles under it they almost look like rockwells but they look smaller. It would be cool if someone could help me figure out what I have here.
Thanks! 

[Merc09]

Wasn't able to get the one with the tsl's but its still a sweet lookin rig!

[Jthomas]

Motor lookin good!

[BIG TODD]

dodge m37  my buddy had 1,should have the 1 1/2 ton axles in it and a divorce case

[BIG TODD]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_M37

[Merc09]

dodge m37  my buddy had 1,should have the 1 1/2 ton axles in it and a divorce case

Are they easy to get part for the axles like axle shafts? Are the axles pretty tough?

[Jthomas]

Dodge M37 Specifications (as supplied to US Armed Forces)
¾ ton Cargo Truck (Cross Country Rating, 1 ton Highway Rating)

Engine
Model...T245 Dodge
Type..."L" Head, 6 Cylinder
Horsepower...BHP-78at 3200 RPM
Displacement...230.2 cu. in.
Bore...3 1/4" Stroke...4 5/8"
Oil Capacity...6 qt.
Radiator Capacity...25 qt.

Clutch
Borg & Beck...Model 11828 10"
Single Plate Dry Disc

Fuel System
Carter Carburetor...Model ETW-1 Down Draft
25 Gallon Tank (vented through engine air intake for fording purposes)

Electrical
Ignition, Starting, Lights, 24 volts

Transmission
New Process...Model 88950 (or NP420)
4 Speed, Synchro-Shift in 3rd and 4th gear

Transfer Case
New Process...88845 (or NP200)
Ratio...High 1:1, low 1.96:1
Twin lever operation, one for 4x4 or 4x2 selection, one for hi or low range

Drive Shaft
MFG...Universal Products

Axles
Dodge Full Floating (Hypoid) Ratio...5.83:1
Front Universal Drive...New Process (tracta joint)

Brakes
Wagner...Hydraulic drum
Parking- External Contracting Band...48 Sq. In

Steering
Gemmer Model B-60...Worm and Sector Type

Wheelbase
Cargo Model M37...112" Command Model M42...112"
Ambulance Model M43...126" Tele. Maint. Model V41...126"

Weight
M37 w/o Winch...5687 lbs., M37 w/w5987 lbs.

Tire Size
9.00 x 16 - 8 ply Non-Directional Military

Highway
Speed 55 MPH, Range 150 miles (6mpg)

Winch
Braden LU-4, PTO operated, 7500lb capacity (250' 7/16" wire rope – 10' chain w/hook)

Torque Specifications
(p124 of  TM 9-1840A, Ordnance Maintenance Engine (Dodge Model T-245) Clutch (Borg and Beck Model 11828)
main bearing cap screws, 80-85 lb-ft,
connecting rod hex nuts, 45-50 lb-ft
cylinder head bolts, 65-70 lb-ft
cranking jaw, 110 lb-ft minimum
intake and exhaust manifold stud nuts 15-20 lb-ft

1953 Dodge M37 Specifications (as Modified)
¾ ton Cargo Truck (Cross Country Rating, 1 ton Highway Rating)

Engine
Model...4BT Cummins
Type: 4 stroke, 4 Cylinder turbo charged diesel
Horsepower...BHP-105at 2500 RPM, Torque... 286lb-ft at 1700 RPM
Displacement...239 cu. in. (3.9L)
Bore... 4.02" Stroke... 4.72" Compression Ratio... 17.5:1
Oil Capacity...10 qt. (oil pan sump cut down for installation, original capacity 12 qt.)
Radiator Capacity...25 qt.

Clutch
GM 11" Single Plate Dry Disc

Fuel System
Direct injection
Bosch VE rotary injection pump
25 Gallon Tank (vented through engine air intake for fording purposes)

Electrical
Ignition, Starting, Lights, Wipers, 12 volts

Transmission
Advance Adapters... Ranger III Overdrive (ratios 1:1 and 0.73:1)
New Process...Model 88950, 4 Speed, Synchro-Shift in 3rd and 4th gear
Transfer Case
New Process...NP200
Ratio...High 1:1, low 1.96:1
Twin lever operation, one for 4x4 or 4x2 selection, one for hi or low range

Drive Shaft
MFG...Universal Products

Axles
Dodge Full Floating (Hypoid) Ratio...4.88:1 with LockRite automatic lockers front and rear
Front Universal Drive...New Process (tracta joint)

Brakes
Wagner...rear Hydraulic drum
GM corporate...front hydraulic disc (from 1980 ¾ ton truck)
Parking- External Contracting Band...48 Sq. In

Steering
Gemmer Model B-60...Worm and Sector Type

Wheelbase
Cargo Model M37...112"

Weight
M37 w/w 6200lbs.

Tire Size
9.00 r 16 - Michelin XZL Radial  Non-Directional Military

Highway
Max speed 73 MPH, Range 425 miles (17mpg at 60mph empty without bed canvas installed, 15mpg at 73mph)

Winch
Braden LU-4, PTO operated, 7500lb capacity (150' 7/16" wire rope – 10' chain w/hook)