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Topic: Multi-grade w/Zinc or straight 30w with zinc additive |
Smittykid
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 10:11 am Subject: Multi-grade w/Zinc or straight 30w with zinc additive |
The oil manufacturer is the second place to go for information on what oil is best for your car. The first place to go is an independent study. These are usually found on car club and antique/classic ... |
Topic: Multi-grade w/Zinc or straight 30w with zinc additive |
Smittykid
Replies: 18
Views: 29221
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 3:39 pm Subject: Multi-grade w/Zinc or straight 30w with zinc additive |
Thanks for the advice. I did the google search and checked out the Castrol site. I'm more confused than ever. I tried the Castrol site & found Classic XL 30. I can't find anyone in the U.S. th ... |
Topic: Multi-grade w/Zinc or straight 30w with zinc additive |
Smittykid
Replies: 18
Views: 29221
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 2:10 pm Subject: Multi-grade w/Zinc or straight 30w with zinc additive |
Is it ok to use a multi-grade oil like the Lucas 10w-30w for older motors? It has the Zinc additive already in it. Or should I run straight 30w non-detrgnt & add the zinc to that? If it makes a ... |
Topic: Looking to replace the parking brake cable on my 51 M38 |
Smittykid
Replies: 4
Views: 7934
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:51 am Subject: Looking to replace the parking brake cable on my 51 M38 |
Thanks guys ! I printed off page 235 of the parts manual. Hope to get at it today or tomorrow. If I have any other questions-like Arnold said, "I'll be back !" Smitty |
Topic: Looking to replace the parking brake cable on my 51 M38 |
Smittykid
Replies: 4
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:06 pm Subject: Looking to replace the parking brake cable on my 51 M38 |
I have purchased a replacement parking brake cable from MidWest Military. I've tried to do a forum search on how to replace it with no luck. I don't want to screw anything up so I figured I better a ... |
Topic: M38 top bows with Summer top |
Smittykid
Replies: 6
Views: 10360
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:10 am Subject: M38 top bows with Summer top |
Thanks, Wes ! |
Topic: M38 top bows with Summer top |
Smittykid
Replies: 6
Views: 10360
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:20 pm Subject: M38 top bows with Summer top |
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie here. Just bought a 51 M38. She's a beaut, but had no top or top bows. I bought a set of top bows from D & L Bessinger. Unpainted, but only minor surface rust. I w ... |
Topic: 1952 M38 overdrive question ???? |
Smittykid
Replies: 4
Views: 7820
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:29 am Subject: overdrive ??? |
I didn't think so. I would probably us it as a driver & the overdrive would be nice on the road. I now have a 52 CJ3A and if I get a good tail wind and pedal fst enough-I can get her up to 45MPH ... |
Topic: 1952 M38 overdrive question ???? |
Smittykid
Replies: 4
Views: 7820
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:52 am Subject: 1952 M38 overdrive question ???? |
I'm looking at a 52 M38 that has been partially restored (85-90%) It retains the 24 volt elec. system. It also has an overdrive unit installed. My question is this- did any M38's come with overdriv ... |
Topic: ? on fender light |
Smittykid
Replies: 1
Views: 3243
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:19 pm Subject: ? on fender light |
Ok, I'm showing my military Jeep ignorance here - but I have a question. On M38's and other flat fender military Jeeps there is a light and a guard on top of the left front fender, but not on the rt. ... |
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