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Topic: dangerous shimmy at 35-40 mph |
Sal
Replies: 5
Views: 8973
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:42 pm Subject: dangerous shimmy at 35-40 mph |
Thanks folks-- i've rotated the tires as Wes suggested and it did get a lot better--still did it above 35 but not every time. i checked the steering box adjustment and found it to be to tight. Readj ... |
Topic: dangerous shimmy at 35-40 mph |
Sal
Replies: 5
Views: 8973
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:26 am Subject: dangerous shimmy at 35-40 mph |
For some reason, a couple weeks back, my M38 developed a scary shimmy at speeds above 35. it is so bad, i no longer drive it. So far, i have replaced the wheel bearings(they wre bad), verifed that t ... |
Topic: how to remove the round metal cups at the engine side |
Sal
Replies: 8
Views: 8375
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:14 pm Subject: how to remove the round metal cups at the engine side |
Erik,
I was going to give you the name: freeze plug, but i thought it might confuse you. Hope the information was useful. Just take your time--it is not a hard job at all. I also suggest you use ... |
Topic: how to remove the round metal cups at the engine side |
Sal
Replies: 8
Views: 8375
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:13 pm Subject: how to remove the round metal cups at the engine side |
Erik,
You basically have to drive it into the block but place more effort on one side. This way the plug will twist sideways and once it is almost thru, grab it with a pair of pliers or vice-grips a ... |
Topic: Tire Air Pump |
Sal
Replies: 0
Views: 4270
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:56 pm Subject: Tire Air Pump |
Hi guys,
Not sure where to post this so please excuse me if it is in the wrong place. Does anyone know where I can find a new hose and pump cup(leather piece) to repair/rebuild my tire pump? Thanks ... |
Topic: Spare tire carrier differences |
Sal
Replies: 12
Views: 17306
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:04 pm Subject: Spare tire carrier differences |
Is there suppose to be a reflector on the spare tire carrier? I noticed that neither of the photos had one but I've seen pictures of vehicles with one mounted central to the rim center hole. |
Topic: photo uploading |
Sal
Replies: 3
Views: 8220
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Forum: Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:59 am Subject: photo uploading |
Ryan,
Your directions worked like a champ--some photos have been added--more on the way.
Thanks |
Topic: WTB: Four 7.00X16 NDTs |
Sal
Replies: 6
Views: 10520
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:19 am Subject: WTB: Four 7.00X16 NDTs |
Bill,
I'll take picture this week and forward to you. I looked them over carefully and do not see any dry rot, cracking etc. I estimate that they have over 90% of the thread left. BTW: I never men ... |
Topic: WTB: Four 7.00X16 NDTs |
Sal
Replies: 6
Views: 10520
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:33 am Subject: WTB: Four 7.00X16 NDTs |
Bill,
I'm putting new tires on my M38 in about 3-4 weeks. The "takes-off's are in really good shape. Do you still need a set? If you view my photo gallery, they are the ones on the M38 shown by its ... |
Topic: photo uploading |
Sal
Replies: 3
Views: 8220
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Forum: Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 11:36 am Subject: photo uploading |
Can you tell me the trick to uploading photos? I can't quite figure it out--and it's probably simple to do right? |
Topic: Gallery request |
Sal
Replies: 1
Views: 5933
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Forum: Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:42 pm Subject: Gallery request |
Wes/Ryan,
When you have a minute, can you please create a photo gallery for my 1952 M38. I'd like to post the project for all to see and enjoy. I have photos from the day I bought it.
Thanks,
S ... |
Topic: M38A1 fuel line set |
Sal
Replies: 1
Views: 6053
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:29 am Subject: M38A1 fuel line set |
Anyone need a fuel line set for an M38A1? I purchased a fuel line set for my M38 along with several hundred dollars of other parts for my resto project and the "dealer" sent me a set for an M38A1. Up ... |
Topic: M-38 / M38A1 Copper Vent Lines |
Sal
Replies: 19
Views: 25118
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:21 am Subject: M-38 / M38A1 Copper Vent Lines |
To all,
I bought a set and they are well made and fit without any problems. It's nice to see new shiny copper pipe running along to all the connections.
Hal does a nice job.
I'd recommend a s ... |
Topic: M38 Book? |
Sal
Replies: 41
Views: 47377
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:39 am Subject: M38 Book? |
I'll take 3 copies--one for me and two for gifts.
Thanks |
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