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 Topic: New cam and tappet break in |
Harleygaz
Replies: 8
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:46 pm Subject: New cam and tappet break in |
| I have read that section Wes but since I don’t have a dynamometer it doesn’t really help me much which is why I went back to 8012. I know 1804A says run for 15 minutes at 1,000 rpm but that is to warm ... |
| Topic: New cam and tappet break in |
Harleygaz
Replies: 8
Views: 6440
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:51 pm Subject: New cam and tappet break in |
| I have read that section Wes but since I don’t have a dynamometer it doesn’t really help me much which is why I went back to 8012. I know 1804A says run for 15 minutes at 1,000 rpm but that is to warm ... |
| Topic: New cam and tappet break in |
Harleygaz
Replies: 8
Views: 6440
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:54 pm Subject: New cam and tappet break in |
| I just googled flat tappet cam break in and saw similar comments on a number of pages. I don’t recall which ones. Perhaps I could rephrase this and ask is there a requirement to run a rebuilt L134 wit ... |
| Topic: New cam and tappet break in |
Harleygaz
Replies: 8
Views: 6440
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:53 am Subject: New cam and tappet break in |
| Getting ready to build my engine with new camshaft and tappets and I’ve read on some general engine build pages that the new cam for a flat tappet engine should be run at minimum 2000 rpm for 10 to 20 ... |
| Topic: RMC block date |
Harleygaz
Replies: 5
Views: 4992
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:56 pm Subject: RMC block date |
| Hi Wes. Yes, I read about that but I can find nothing on the block where the oil pan fits at all. I’m wondering if post MC production for M38s the RMC blocks were processed differently. |
| Topic: RMC block date |
Harleygaz
Replies: 5
Views: 4992
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:10 pm Subject: RMC block date |
| Serial number RMC106676. |
| Topic: RMC block date |
Harleygaz
Replies: 5
Views: 4992
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 4:28 pm Subject: RMC block date |
| Hi. I have an 804380 casting RMC block to go in my M38. The block has 12 31 on the lower left side where the green book shows the date would be but mine also has a cast letter D next to those numbers. ... |
| Topic: Technique to mating Douglas connectors |
Harleygaz
Replies: 14
Views: 11117
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:23 pm Subject: Technique to mating Douglas connectors |
| I had the same problem with repro connectors. My old ones were an easy fit, new ones wouldn’t go. A touch each end on the belt sander did the trick... |
| Topic: M38 with CJ5 steering box |
Harleygaz
Replies: 0
Views: 3127
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:30 pm Subject: M38 with CJ5 steering box |
| Hi. My steering box is marked TL122987. I believe this is from a CJ5 with a V6 and the steering ration is 19:1. I know it’s not ‘correct’ for the M38 but what are the pro’s and con’s of this box? |
| Topic: M38 waterproof venting |
Harleygaz
Replies: 20
Views: 12651
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:16 pm Subject: M38 waterproof venting |
Thx Ron.
Wes - your thoughts on this material? |
| Topic: M38 waterproof venting |
Harleygaz
Replies: 20
Views: 12651
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:30 pm Subject: M38 waterproof venting |
| Thx Wes |
| Topic: M38 waterproof venting |
Harleygaz
Replies: 20
Views: 12651
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:23 pm Subject: M38 waterproof venting |
| Wes, I think your advice was in relation to not having the gaskets. Do you know if anybody makes those gaskets or if not what is the best material I can use to make my own? |
| Topic: M38 waterproof venting |
Harleygaz
Replies: 20
Views: 12651
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 2:34 pm Subject: M38 waterproof venting |
| Thanks Wes. Mine is June 1952. I have the correct RMC block and engine plate and the later venting system. Diffs have the vents on the cases. I’ll use your advice for sealing the rear engine plate usi ... |
| Topic: M38 waterproof venting |
Harleygaz
Replies: 20
Views: 12651
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 1:04 pm Subject: M38 waterproof venting |
| Many thanks for the replies. Not planning on really deep water fording but the local Jeep club does have some trails with creek crossings that would be deeper than the clutch housing drain hole and po ... |
| Topic: M38 waterproof venting |
Harleygaz
Replies: 20
Views: 12651
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:42 pm Subject: M38 waterproof venting |
Hi. I understand how the pressurized system works. my Questions are:
1 - how long could the fording valves be kept closed without adverse results and what would the results be if kept closed for lo ... |
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