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Topic: 1952 M38 converting to 12V |
Xamon
Replies: 9
Views: 244
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:29 am Subject: 1952 M38 converting to 12V |
This is a relatively common modification. pretty sure there are many discussions here somewhere.
For the pulley you can swap it but really if the single pulley lines up with one groove and is of th ... |
Topic: Clutch release bearing support cast tab for return spring |
Xamon
Replies: 14
Views: 772
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:08 am Subject: Clutch release bearing support cast tab for return spring |
if you put a link to your photo album in your signature we can pop over to it easily. |
Topic: Engine serial number |
Xamon
Replies: 2
Views: 495
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:19 am Subject: Engine serial number |
if you wrote it down before sending it then just pop into harbor freight or whatever and buy a cheap set of stamps and a hammer. |
Topic: M38 Excessive Body Angle |
Xamon
Replies: 8
Views: 950
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:53 am Subject: M38 Excessive Body Angle |
looking at it I would just say it is jeep lean and might be time to swap the springs from left to right. |
Topic: John Bizal of Midwest Military has had a heart issue and see |
Xamon
Replies: 15
Views: 2404
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:19 am Subject: John Bizal of Midwest Military has had a heart issue and see |
Have a safe recovery. |
Topic: M38 Underhood Battery Box Cover |
Xamon
Replies: 3
Views: 825
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:32 am Subject: M38 Underhood Battery Box Cover |
Interesting.
Judging from the fact the rest of the box is not insulated I would assume it is to prevent shorts should the lid get crushed down onto the battery.
This is all just speculation on my p ... |
Topic: TRANSFER Shift Knob MODIFICATION |
Xamon
Replies: 3
Views: 1306
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:56 am Subject: TRANSFER Shift Knob MODIFICATION |
might be better to make an adapter, it would add some height to the shifter but wouldn't risk ruining the knob. just my half a cent. |
Topic: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
Xamon
Replies: 39
Views: 5820
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:36 am Subject: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
If you had the appropriate acid for making the circuit boards you could use it to take off the copper. Haven't done that since high school so I don't remember what it is called, or I guess you could s ... |
Topic: Vendor C&C surplus |
Xamon
Replies: 1
Views: 1564
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Forum: M Series Parts Supply & Service Review Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:24 am Subject: Vendor C&C surplus |
okay no idea how good these guys are, saw them in a vid the other day. they mostly appear to have md juan stuff but there is some take off as well I think. Just thought someone in their area might kno ... |
Topic: Attention All M38 & M38CDN Owner's |
Xamon
Replies: 19
Views: 50399
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:00 am Subject: Attention All M38 & M38CDN Owner's |
Unfortunately the canadian military destroyed all records when they surplussed out vehicles and depending on where/when tended to sand all marking on them as well. They also had ford turn over all thi ... |
Topic: M38 Project |
Xamon
Replies: 19
Views: 4782
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:22 am Subject: M38 Project |
if there is any depth at all, even half a millimeter, you could try using a wax crayon. just work it over the area and then wipe the surface and it should stay in the depressions. |
Topic: Fun times with timing. |
Xamon
Replies: 9
Views: 1278
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 8:18 am Subject: Fun times with timing. |
I am gonna butt in with a probably useless question but do you have an engine serial number? There is little difference between m38 engines and mb or equivalent civi except timing gear vs timing chain ... |
Topic: Texas M-38 and New Member |
Xamon
Replies: 27
Views: 17495
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:35 am Subject: Texas M-38 and New Member |
Looking good. |
Topic: Will it be a New Record? |
Xamon
Replies: 19
Views: 4988
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Forum: Auctions Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:30 am Subject: Will it be a New Record? |
They sprayed everything, look at the fuel lines oil lines and spark plug wires. |
Topic: M38 fording system vacuum leak? |
Xamon
Replies: 69
Views: 10724
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:36 am Subject: M38 fording system vacuum leak? |
Just going to ask , would that spring in the carb that the manual shows in the wrong place cause this type of issue? |
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