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 Topic: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 12
Views: 13619
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 3:10 pm Subject: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
| Finally got my jeep running! Had to adjust distributor, oil pump so the timing was correct. Once that was done, it purred like a kitten. I ended up keeping it 24 volt with one exception. My starte ... |
| Topic: 12v using a 24v alt? |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 2
Views: 3915
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:25 pm Subject: 12v using a 24v alt? |
| I've been watching an M38 on eBay to what it sells for. It's advertised as a 12v conversion and it does show a 12v dist and coil. I also noted the original 24v alternator, cable, and regulator was st ... |
| Topic: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 12
Views: 13619
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:18 pm Subject: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
| I believe it is in series. From the starter, it's wired to positive in firewall box, negative from same battery to positive terminal of battery in engine bay, negative on same battery to ground. I al ... |
| Topic: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 12
Views: 13619
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 3:42 pm Subject: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
| Thanks guys. Ill l keep you posted. |
| Topic: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 12
Views: 13619
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:34 pm Subject: Almost ready to convert to 12v |
| Totally rebuilt motor, I finally have spark, timing correct...I hope, but the starter seems slow in turning motor over. Both batteries fully charged and even connected a 12 v booster. I'm guessing s ... |
| Topic: Low compression |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 2
Views: 4837
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:25 am Subject: Low compression |
| Finally wired up motor to crank it over. Checked compression between 40-60 in all cylinders. Do you guys find a valve lapping and honing, new rings usually do the trick? Also this is a 51 m38 but ... |
| Topic: 4 wire harness from regulator. |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 2
Views: 4738
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:20 pm Subject: 4 wire harness from regulator. |
| That's it! Thanks Wes......again! |
| Topic: 4 wire harness from regulator. |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 2
Views: 4738
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:44 pm Subject: 4 wire harness from regulator. |
| I know where 1 wire goes....to the starter which charges the batteries. Does it matter where the other 3 wires go...ignition switch, circuit breakers? Do the other 3 wires have th same voltage? The ... |
| Topic: Vacuum lines etc |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 2
Views: 4711
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:13 pm Subject: Vacuum lines etc |
| Thanks again Wes. You've been a huge help through this |
| Topic: Vacuum lines etc |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 2
Views: 4711
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:08 am Subject: Vacuum lines etc |
| I am finishing an M38 24 volt project which I had to put it back together without the luxury of taking it apart! Yes, a basket case. Question: motor is put together but do I need all of the vacuum ... |
| Topic: Jeep paint colours |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 7
Views: 9854
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:42 pm Subject: Jeep paint colours |
| Thanks guys! Did they use yellow to mark tire pressure and fuel expansion etc? I haven't seen one. |
| Topic: Jeep paint colours |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 7
Views: 9854
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:24 am Subject: Jeep paint colours |
| Yes it helps a great deal.....thanks!!! |
| Topic: Jeep paint colours |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 7
Views: 9854
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:37 am Subject: Jeep paint colours |
| What description would you use to describe the yellow paint for USMC markings? I read somewhere they painted those markings with any kind of yellow they had lying around. It looks to me like "school ... |
| Topic: Transfer case seal |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 1
Views: 3787
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 2:35 pm Subject: Transfer case seal |
| I have a bad leak from the transfer case front drive shaft. Big job? Advice? Thanks |
| Topic: Spare tire carrier |
Shakinboxcarjoe
Replies: 0
Views: 3538
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:36 pm Subject: Spare tire carrier |
| Any condition. Thnx! |
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