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I was at a military transport get together this weekend at the Sussex county fairgrounds in NJ and there were 2 M37's and there growing on me. It was the first time 27 years I have seen a M198 towed 155mm howitzer a system I was a mechanic for while in the Marines.

Jim, thanks for the reply I appreciate it and yes its a 47 WDX PW and I drive it every chance I get so I would like to see it stay that way for a very long time.

I started asking and found no one who could give an answer, is a oil bath air filter more efficient than a paper filter. I have a 47 dodge light duty truck that came with an oil bath filter and wanted to know if changing over to a paper filter would be better for the engine in the long run.

Originally Posted By: Chris142 I just finished with a 41 Dodge. Any grease you buy today will be better than what was offered back then. Pic one and use it. I like your tires thanks.

Im working on a 1947 Dodge power wagon 1 ton truck with 4 wheel drive that has 46 zerk fittings and the factory spec for wheel bearing grease is called "Medium short fiber wheel bearing grease" I feel confident I could choose something that will get by but wanted to ask here because there so...

Thanks for all of your responses.

https://lucasoil.com/media/k2/galleries/369/10146_Syn50wtTrans_800x950.jpg This also was recommended but again its 50 weight.

Does this being a straight cut gear transmission make any difference ?

The Delvac 50 was the product I saw being used in place of the 80w90. Its pricey too.

I have a 47 Dodge power wagon with a 4 speed non synchronized 4 speed trans the shop manual calls for a 80w/140 oil. I have been reading some have been using a synthetic 50w oil as a replacement. I believe being a non syncro trans that a yellow metal compatible oil is not a concern so is it...

Thanks for the great reply's the motor has been rebuilt so I am dealing with newer parts.

I did get a wix 51515 today and a detergent additive for a short try. I have been using quaker state Dino only. The oil has been changed twice a year.

What does that mean ?

I had to change my password to get in then as I try to put my password back it keeps doubling my pass word I would like to use this site I think this will put that to a stop. Is there a fix to this ?

I have a 67 mercury with a 390 engine that uses a FL1A type filter and I have been having problems with lifters that stick and then tap from what is thought to be dirt particles. This is an engine that is used on weekends mostly and oil change intervals are often. would a finer filter media help...

Thank you for the recommendation I will give it a try. The luberplate is very expensive and I believe not needed for once in a while use. I never realized how complex these issues can become.

It is a worm drive but all I hear is about bronze and brass non compatability and the wrong oil for this could cost thousands or even not be repairable because of part availability, thanks Paul.

This is a synthetic for a 1947 power wagon winch that has lots of brass and bronze in it is there a comparable non synthetic for an application like this ? It doesn't get used enough for $30 a quart oil that leaks a little thanks Paul.

Thanks for the replies, my concern was for corrosion of yellow metals.

1947 dodge power wagon shop manual calls for a "90wt oil" for the front and rear differentials what would be a good modern equivalent ? This is a 1 ton rated truck with a 6300lb curb weight and factory 5.83 gears, thanks Paul.