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 Topic: Exhaust gases been drawn into Jeep. M38a1 |
BBDE
Replies: 4
Views: 694
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu May 01, 2025 4:51 am Subject: Exhaust gases been drawn into Jeep. M38a1 |
The easiest way is to get one of the exhaust extension pipes
WO-811293
used with the M170, which is also offered by many dealers for the M38 and M38A1.
This part can make a big difference, as the e ... |
| Topic: Early M38 light switch resistor value |
BBDE
Replies: 3
Views: 1370
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 4:59 am Subject: Early M38 light switch resistor value |
TM states on page 55
under DIMENSIONS OF HARDWARE FOR LIGHTNING SWITCH
WW- Resistor 30 Ohms, 5 Watts |
| Topic: M38a1 clutch problem |
BBDE
Replies: 13
Views: 5350
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:40 am Subject: M38a1 clutch problem |
Hello Richard,
Have you checked the rear clutch lever and see if the levers are in the correct position.
The levers must be aligned opposite each other.
There are repro parts out where the lever ... |
| Topic: M38 Arctic Hood Cover Hardware *WANTED* |
BBDE
Replies: 2
Views: 2622
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 6:51 am Subject: M38 Arctic Hood Cover Hardware *WANTED* |
If you don't get the loops, you could make them yourself.
Take a sturdy wire of the right size,
https://up.picr.de/44409768fa.jpg
and if you have an original one as a template,
bend the required ... |
| Topic: M38A1 crank but not starting |
BBDE
Replies: 33
Views: 14395
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:30 pm Subject: M38A1 crank but not starting |
| If you don't have an ignition spark although there is 24 volts at the distributor and you have already cleaned the contacts, the distributor shaft rotates when you turn the engine, you have also alrea ... |
| Topic: Location of the original plates on my aftermarket radiator |
BBDE
Replies: 10
Views: 5049
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:40 am Subject: Location of the original plates on my aftermarket radiator |
Had the same experience with the rivets from a M38A1 dataplate set a few years ago.
At first glance, the data plates looked very good.
But even when removing the protective film, some of the color c ... |
| Topic: Letter size |
BBDE
Replies: 2
Views: 3900
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:42 am Subject: Letter size |
The normal stencil size was 1" for the "caution-do not overfill allow for expansion" lettering.
Frank |
| Topic: Today, 60 years ago |
BBDE
Replies: 4
Views: 4263
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:52 pm Subject: Today, 60 years ago |
But I can turn the colour on.
https://up.picr.de/42330734fu.jpg
On the picture (in the picture on the right) the 2nd picture what Wes has posted(right arrow).
It shows the same place where the ... |
| Topic: Today, 60 years ago |
BBDE
Replies: 4
Views: 4263
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:57 am Subject: Today, 60 years ago |
Today, 60 years ago, the "cold war" was a little bit hotter.
The Tank "stand off" in Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie October 27th, 1961
Time warp:
Same place today
https://up.picr.de/42328024zv.j ... |
| Topic: Willys M170 fuel line routing |
BBDE
Replies: 2
Views: 2788
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 12:05 pm Subject: Willys M170 fuel line routing |
Hello Claudio,
the routing is shown in the Part TM.
The main difference between M38A1 and M170 is the lengh and that the rear fuelline goes to the left side, instead the 90° elbow that the M38A ... |
| Topic: AM 65/ RT 70 , Graphics" stencils" stickers" |
BBDE
Replies: 2
Views: 3011
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:36 am Subject: AM 65/ RT 70 , Graphics" stencils" stickers" |
Hello Murray,
you can try those Dry transfers, also called rub-ons or rubdowns, for lettering
what you need on your Radio set.
For example from decadry, or what you can buy in the UK.
Choose t ... |
| Topic: M38 Engine Mounts |
BBDE
Replies: 34
Views: 13822
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:43 am Subject: M38 Engine Mounts |
MB/GPW and CJ's didn't have bottom plates on the mounts.
M38 and M38A1 had them for the lower radiator support rods for complete Powerplant changing, the Army did.
Frank |
| Topic: Member's question: plug and caged nut in right side panel M3 |
BBDE
Replies: 2
Views: 3424
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:36 am Subject: Member's question: plug and caged nut in right side panel M3 |
| Lower attachment point for support bar from Fording Kit Intake hose |
| Topic: M38 front wheel bearings identification |
BBDE
Replies: 5
Views: 4300
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:51 pm Subject: M38 front wheel bearings identification |
It has all infos and specs you need.
Take a look to page 254
Group-13 Wheels, Hubs and Drums
1311- Wheels, Hubs and drums
There you find the Bearings (Cup & Cone) whith the specs.
So yo ... |
| Topic: M38 front wheel bearings identification |
BBDE
Replies: 5
Views: 4300
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:25 am Subject: M38 front wheel bearings identification |
These should be right for the MUTT and will fit M151 & M416 wheel hub's,
not for Willys M38 / M38A1
Just my opinion
Frank |
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