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 Topic: m38 tank liner problem and fuel line shutoff |
Jake266
Replies: 4
Views: 7705
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 12:44 pm Subject: It's back running |
| Well, with the guidance and assistance of a mechanic, we were able to clean out the fuel system of the lining material scraped from the tank sleeve, replace one filter and all is fine now. I left the ... |
| Topic: Photo Gallery request |
Jake266
Replies: 1
Views: 5253
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Forum: Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 1:28 pm Subject: Photo Gallery request |
| PG request |
| Topic: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Jake266
Replies: 19
Views: 15514
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:31 pm Subject: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Here is a few engine photos:
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album620/engine_front_1.sized.jpg
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album620/engine_left.sized.jpg
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| Topic: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Jake266
Replies: 19
Views: 15514
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:05 pm Subject: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
I just saw your request and posted. BTW, is there a specific direction the pickup unit fits on the tank? The drawing in the manual is too dark to determine.
Sorry for the delay. |
| Topic: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Jake266
Replies: 19
Views: 15514
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:52 am Subject: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
dpcd67.
Your opinion is noted. Direct is fine with me.
I'll say this, I am learning but it's going to take some time. During that time I will drive it. I have the manuals and have read throug ... |
| Topic: m38 tank liner problem and fuel line shutoff |
Jake266
Replies: 4
Views: 7705
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:06 pm Subject: m38 tank liner problem and fuel line shutoff |
Wes,
Thanks for responding again. Apparently, not only the tank was coated but the extendable neck too and that's where the stuff has come off, again, and is causing me problems. Hopefully it was ... |
| Topic: m38 tank liner problem and fuel line shutoff |
Jake266
Replies: 4
Views: 7705
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:27 am Subject: m38 tank liner problem and fuel line shutoff |
| When the old liner started coming off and damaged the engine causing major repairs, the shop had the tank cleaned and relined. It's been just over a year and the stuff is bubbling and coming off and ... |
| Topic: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Jake266
Replies: 19
Views: 15514
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:11 am Subject: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
| You all have given me a lot to look into once I'm able. No Wes, I never saw anyone test a plug before but recall the wire being tested for a spark when I was in my teens. Maybe a plug was attached, ... |
| Topic: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Jake266
Replies: 19
Views: 15514
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:36 am Subject: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Wes,
First, it appears the cap on this vehicle is not like the one shown in the pic. This one has no center mechanism of any type for fording. It has a round steel disk with 3 tabs as in the pic and ... |
| Topic: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Jake266
Replies: 19
Views: 15514
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:13 am Subject: Thanks Wes |
I have the manuals and have read through them. I wondered if I should even try to tackle this or fine a mechanic who knows these old engines.
I was going to try hitting the starter without the switc ... |
| Topic: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
Jake266
Replies: 19
Views: 15514
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:51 am Subject: advice needed engine just quit M38 1951 |
| I've had major work done to this '51 M38 and last week I finally got her out and it died within 1 mile of home. It seemd the engine just stopped running (total engine silence). It would try to get g ... |
| Topic: AB15 installation on an MP50 mount |
Jake266
Replies: 13
Views: 17138
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:35 am Subject: AB15 installation on an MP50 mount |
Radtech,
It's an RT-68. I finally made a gasket from a tire patch today I couldn't find a neoprene sheet but the fella at the auto parts store came up with the patch idea. Removed the 1 I still h ... |
| Topic: WTB neoprene washer for AB15 No Longer Needed |
Jake266
Replies: 8
Views: 9549
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:38 am Subject: WTB neoprene washer for AB15 No Longer Needed |
| I'm going to head to the auto parts store this AM and get the sheet then use my existing one to make a new one. Struck out @ Lowes and also ACE. Had not thought of an auto parts store. Thanks every ... |
| Topic: WTB neoprene washer for AB15 No Longer Needed |
Jake266
Replies: 8
Views: 9549
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:52 am Subject: WTB neoprene washer for AB15 No Longer Needed |
Brian,
Didn't know about the sheets. I'll be driving by a TS today so I'll stop in and see if they have it. Thanks. |
| Topic: WTB neoprene washer for AB15 No Longer Needed |
Jake266
Replies: 8
Views: 9549
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:35 am Subject: WTB neoprene washer for AB15 No Longer Needed |
Looking for a neoprene washer for the AB15 antenna if anyone has one available.
DISREGARD. Made one out of a tire patch. |
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