Dodge Military 6 cyl flathead help won't start

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You probably already know about vintage power wagon in Iowa. They sell everything for civilian and military power wagons.

I have an m-37 1952 model. Still has 24 volt system, water proof spark plug wires I wish I had the snorkel kit and the exhaust pipe that is a stack that daylights above the cab.

The 24 volt headlights are kind of expensive.

 

Not aware of the place in Iowa we use Mephis Equipment in TN but I'll check them out. I assume they have a web page. Thanks

 

I have been following this post. Glad to see you got it running. Would love to see some pic's of that big old Dodge if you get a chance.

 

You say you have gas running out the crankcase vent tube??? You are getting gas into the crankcase from somewhere!

 

We got her fixed, the float valve was stuck!

 

That looks cool, thanks for posting a pic.

 

Thanks guys! This thread led me to the exact fix I needed. The truck was filling the trap between the air filter and the carb. The comment about pulling out the float stopper right at the inlet was dead on and was such an easy fix. I wish I hadn't bought the entire carb rebuild kit now.

One question though: is the needle really supposed to be just a metal tip? Other carbs I have worked on had rubber tips to seal the inlet.

 

Yes, just a metal tip. You use your fingers to make the adjustment, never a screwdriver as that would apply too much torque and damage the needle.

 

I Bet that's a cool truck

 

John Bizal at Mid west Military, in Minnesota, he has the parts and knowledge about the M 37,M38 and the Jeep and Command Cars.
If you still have the Ew series carb on it those don't have a mechinal acc pump it is a vacume set up.

 

Damn,,,an M37 army truck. I have many a sore spot on me from working on those damn things way back whe. When I was in the good ol US Army. Best thing that happened to most of those were that the Germans blew the shit out of most of em. Ever try to open the drivers door on one with that spare tire bolted on? Heavy as shit huh? Try turning the wheel when not moving,,,impossible.

I hated the one I was assigned to.....

 

How about getting into a Command car with the spare tire bolted to the drivers side running board,you always have to get in from the pass side.