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 Topic: how to get stop leak out of radiator? |
artificer
Replies: 8
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:09 am Subject: how to get stop leak out of radiator? |
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=139530&hilit=how+to+rebuild+radiators
Lew Ladwig is no expert as he admitted @ the time he offered a complete radiator re-build/repair guide that wa ... |
| Topic: m170 Bleeding Brakes |
artificer
Replies: 9
Views: 11286
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:16 pm Subject: m170 Bleeding Brakes |
I have never experienced aeration problems with DOT 5 & use it on every rebuild.
Vacuum bleeding helps rather than pumping the pedal.
Here is a good cheap simple brake bleeder.
http://i199.ph ... |
| Topic: 15W40 in F134 Engine? |
artificer
Replies: 12
Views: 15424
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 11:37 am Subject: 15W40 in F134 Engine? |
| That is what is listed on the Walmart website as what the latest version container looks like. |
| Topic: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
artificer
Replies: 16
Views: 21337
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 11:32 am Subject: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
You could do some searching regarding Philippines Jeeps. MD Juan are not the only ones in the Jeep building business as anyone who had visited/lived in the Philippines would know.
They fit WW2 Jee ... |
| Topic: 15W40 in F134 Engine? |
artificer
Replies: 12
Views: 15424
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:12 pm Subject: 15W40 in F134 Engine? |
Shell Rotella is very good I have always used
It is available @ Walmart.
A high detergent oil, it will keep good clean engines clean & free from internal sludge & deposits.
Not sure I would ... |
| Topic: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
artificer
Replies: 16
Views: 21337
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:05 pm Subject: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
Ford Pinto/Mustang engines have been used.
The bell housing should mate up with the Jeep transmission quite easily as they used to with the Ford Falcon 6 cylinder by adding a simple 5/8"-3/4"? spacer ... |
| Topic: Porkchop's Clutch Arm problem |
artificer
Replies: 3
Views: 6060
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:53 pm Subject: Porkchop's Clutch Arm problem |
That is called a woodruff key.
It is not intended to shear but just hold things in place & alignment plus rotate with the shaft that the pedal becomes part of when everything is assembled properl ... |
| Topic: NO OIL PRESSURE |
artificer
Replies: 20
Views: 24676
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:37 pm Subject: NO OIL PRESSURE |
| I thought I posted this previously but don't see....make sure the Pressure Regulating Valve [PRV spring & plunger] is in place & free to move in the oil pump. Can be done without removing the ... |
| Topic: Left Hand lug nuts ? |
artificer
Replies: 7
Views: 12858
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:12 pm Subject: Left Hand lug nuts ? |
| Certain marques like Dodge/Chrysler used this until the early/mid 50's when they realized it made no real difference. |
| Topic: Left Hand lug nuts ? |
artificer
Replies: 7
Views: 12858
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:14 pm Subject: Left Hand lug nuts ? |
| They can safely be replaced with all RH treaded ones, if that is your wish. |
| Topic: Stammering engine. |
artificer
Replies: 6
Views: 23244
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 2:46 pm Subject: Stammering engine. |
Concise answers can only relate to accurate, detailed descriptions.
Although NOT described this vehicle's problem may be missing under load/acceleration.
If so spark plugs are the most common caus ... |
| Topic: Stammering engine. |
artificer
Replies: 6
Views: 23244
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:51 pm Subject: Stammering engine. |
| About 90% problems considered to be fuel related turn out to be ignition related. Ask any good mechanic & something one should always be aware of before diving off the deep end. |
| Topic: M38 Engine Rebuilding |
artificer
Replies: 20
Views: 26415
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:41 pm Subject: M38 Engine Rebuilding |
| Why not have a go yourself....really is not rocket science. Moses Ludel will guide you through ANY major components like engines, transmissions & axles. As has been pointed out some folk claimin ... |
| Topic: Battery on neg put out spark |
artificer
Replies: 4
Views: 5209
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:00 pm Subject: Battery on neg put out spark |
Depends on the intensity if the spark....you may have a short somewhere or you may just have the lights, ignition or something else turned on.
First thing to do is make sure everything is turned of ... |
| Topic: Low Compression across the board - Manifold Vacuum Test? |
artificer
Replies: 5
Views: 8148
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:38 pm Subject: Low Compression across the board - Manifold Vacuum Test? |
Has your engine been dusted [run with no air cleaner]? This is indicated by the compression wet test....provided the initial test was done correctly.
Vacuum gauge readings are a very good indicator ... |
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