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by Steve Turchet

Send your favorite Tech Tip or question to Steve Turchet, c/o Military Vehicles Magazine, 700 East State St., Iola, Wisconsin 54990-0001, USA, or e-mail militaryvehicles@krause.com.
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Tech Tips: With Steve Turchet
Advice on restoring a DUKW, trouble-shooting a radiator problem on a M151, helping out an overheating M38A1, and more, from "Tech Tips" expert Steve Turchet.
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WITH THIS RING...
Have you ever heard of anyone successfully converting a boat trailer ball hitch to a military lunette ring to be pulled by an M37?
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OIL FILTER UPGRADES
I enjoyed the recent article on Multi-fuel Spin-On oil filter adapters. I’d like to add one item to the list of possible upgrades to military vehicle oil systems- actually any vehicle’s oil system, multi-fuel, military or otherwise. The addition of an oil accumulator can be very beneficial.
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GIVE ME THE POWER!
I’m trying to install power steering on my stock 1953 M37, Can you provide any information to aid me in this project?
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SIX-VOLT STARTER UPGRADES
I have noticed that there is much interest in this column in regard to starting problems with 6-volt systems. There is a way to improve starting on older cars with foot operated starter switches.
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ADVICE FROM AN EXPERT
Having your diesel engine reach several hundred-thousand miles is possible with proper maintenance. While you can’t manage all the factors that are part of long engine life, you can take a number of steps to help your diesel engine maintain its power and efficiency for many miles.
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ALL TICKED OFF
After reading the Tech Tips in MVM #125, I was surprised to read of a person who has the same problem as me. “Keeps On Ticking” hit home, as I too have a 1953 M38A1 that made a ticking noise.
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REALLY TICKED OFF
I saw the Tech Tip on the Ticking noise in an M 38A1. (MVM, #125) I have a 1954 M38A1 which, when I purchased it, had a similar ticking sound...almost like the tappet noise heard on old Fords on a cold morning.
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REALLY, REALLY TICKED OFF
I have a 1945 GPW that my father bought in 1946. I have restored it and the engine has been rebuilt. At about 500 miles on the engine, a ticking that I think is a sticky valve lifter has begun.
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AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
In 1946, I bought a 1/2-ton Dodge Carryall. All I knew was how to start it, shift into front wheel drive when needed and how to shift the four-speed transmission.
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